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Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), is engaged in discussion with Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Chairman, Milton Samuda, prior to the start of Monday’s (June 15) Business Leaders Power Breakfast at Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James. The breakfast formed part of scheduled activities for the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, being held from June 13 to 18, at the Montego Bay Convention, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and The Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

Global Logistics Big Business – Minister Hylton

Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says global logistics is big business and Jamaica intends to play a significant role in the area. He was speaking at a Business Leaders Power Breakfast on Monday (June 15), at the...

Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (centre), and President, University College of the Caribbean (UCC), Dr. Winston Adams (left), listen to a presentation by GraceKennedy Limited Chief Executive Officer, Don Wehby, during Monday’s (June 15) Business Leaders Power Breakfast at Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James. The breakfast formed part of scheduled activities for the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, being held from June 13 to 18, at the Montego Bay Convention, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and The Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

US$300M Annual Earnings from Proposed International Financial Centre

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, addresses a workshop on open map and open data at the Mona School of Business, University of the West Indies (UWI), in St. Andrew, today (June 15).

Open Data Offers Prospects for Wealth Creation

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Derrick Kellier.

Jamaicans Urged To Protect Children from Child Labour

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Sen. the Hon. A.J. Nicholson (2nd right), is greeted by State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (left), when he arrived for the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference worship service, held at Faith Temple Assembly of God Church in Montego Bay on Sunday, June 14. At right is Chief of State Protocol, Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Elinor Felix.

Members of Diaspora Urged to Give More Assistance to Less Fortunate

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson, addresses the opening of the 6th Jamaica Diaspora Conference on Sunday (June 14) at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay.

11 years ago Foreign Affairs

Gov’t to Discuss Diaspora Vote

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson, says the matter of allowing overseas nationals to participate in the country’s electoral process will be discussed at length, in order for the best arrangement to be put in place. Addressing the opening of the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in...

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, addresses the opening ceremony for the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on June 14, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort, where he gave a report on the work of the Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board.

11 years ago Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Foreign Affairs State Minister Outlines Achievements since 2013 Diaspora Conference

The Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board has compiled a successful list of accomplishments since the staging of the last Diaspora Conference in 2013. State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, who presented a report card at yesterday’s (June 14) opening of the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in Montego Bay, cited...

11 years ago Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Social Security Reciprocal Agreements at Disapora Conference

The importance of retirement planning and continuity of social security benefits between countries will be highlighted by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) at the sixth biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference scheduled for June 13-18, 2015 at the Montego Bay Conference Centre in St. James. Through its Montego Bay Parish Office, the Ministry will showcase the benefits of the...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, addressing the official opening of the Youth Information Centre (YIC) and National Youth Service (NYS) parish offices, in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on June 12.

11 years ago Culture

More Youth Facilities Now Available in Spanish Town

Young people in the parish of St. Catherine now have access to the permanent complex housing the Youth Information Centre (YIC), and the National Youth Service (NYS), at 42 Young Street, in Spanish Town. The doors were officially opened on June 12, to offer services, such as career guidance, professional development, interactive sessions, communication technology, and other programmes offered by...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), in discussion with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson (centre) and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, at the opening ceremony for the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, on June 14. Mrs. Simpson Miller delivered the keynote address for the conference, which is being staged at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from June 15 to 18 under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

11 years ago Foreign AffairsJamaican DiasporaPrime Minister

Prime Minister Calls On Diaspora Members to Be Ambassadors

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has called on Jamaicans in the Diaspora to become ambassadors for their country and help to promote and protect Brand Jamaica. Delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony for the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, on June 14, Mrs. Simpson Miller said...

Region five principals attend a conference held on June 12, at St. Elizabeth Technical High School, which was addressed by Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites.

11 years ago Education

Principals Urged to Add Value to Schools

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is advising school principals not to measure their competence on the basis of examination passes but on the value they add to the students and schools that they lead. “The measure is adding value…it’s very important when we recognise the need not to be complacent with mediocrity, but rather to strive for excellence and...

Chair of the United Kingdom (UK) Diaspora South Region, Yvonne Brown , addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

11 years ago Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

UK Diaspora to Discuss Regulation of Professionals

Regulation of overseas professionals, who want to do business in Jamaica, will be among the areas for discussion at the 6th biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference. The six-day event, from June 13 to 18, is being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’. Chair of the United Kingdom (UK)...