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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), emphasises a point while addressing journalists following Thursday
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), emphasises a point while addressing journalists following Thursday's (April 9) bilateral meeting with United States President, Barack Obama (left), at Jamaica House. Both leaders had wide ranging discussions on key issues of mutual interest, including national security, climate change, and energy. The meeting formed part of activities for the two-day visit to Jamaica by President Obama, and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of State and Government, from April 8 to 9. President Obama departed Jamaica on Thursday afternoon for Panama, for the Summit of the Americas conference, from April 10 to 11, which will also be attended by CARICOM leaders, including Prime Minister Simpson Miller.

Energy, ERP Highlight Bilateral Talks Between PM and President Obama

Matters pertaining to energy and Jamaica’s Economic Reform Programme (ERP) were among the highlights of bilateral talks between Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, and United States President, Barack Obama, at Jamaica House on Thursday (April 9). Addressing...
President of the United States, Barack Obama, pays respect to the thousands of Jamaicans, who died in World Wars I and II , during a wreath laying ceremony today (April 9), at the Cenotaph at National Heroes Park.
President of the United States, Barack Obama, pays respect to the thousands of Jamaicans, who died in World Wars I and II , during a wreath laying ceremony today (April 9), at the Cenotaph at National Heroes Park.

President Obama Pays Respect to Fallen Soldiers
President of the United States, Barack Obama, addresses Caribbean Youth leaders at a Town Hall Meeting at the University of the West Indies, Mona on April 9.
President of the United States, Barack Obama, addresses Caribbean Youth leaders at a Town Hall Meeting at the University of the West Indies, Mona on April 9.

President Obama Announces US$70 Million Youth Training and Employment Programme
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (third right, front row);President of the United States, Hon. Barack Obama (fourth left, front row); and CARICOM Heads of State and Government pose for an official photograph prior to the start of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)-US Summit at the University of the West Indies, Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew today (April 9). Also pictured (third left, front row) is Chairman of CARICOM, and Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Hon. Perry Christie.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (third right, front row);President of the United States, Hon. Barack Obama (fourth left, front row); and CARICOM Heads of State and Government pose for an official photograph prior to the start of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)-US Summit at the University of the West Indies, Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew today (April 9). Also pictured (third left, front row) is Chairman of CARICOM, and Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Hon. Perry Christie.

CARICOM Remains Committed to Strengthening Ties with US
President of the United States, Barack Obama, addresses the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)-US Summit at the University of the West Indies, Regional Headquarters, in St. Andrew, Jamaica. The Summit was one of the activities scheduled for the President’s brief visit to the island. President Obama left Jamaica on April 9 for Panama to attend the Seventh Summit of the Americas.
President of the United States, Barack Obama, addresses the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)-US Summit at the University of the West Indies, Regional Headquarters, in St. Andrew, Jamaica. The Summit was one of the activities scheduled for the President’s brief visit to the island. President Obama left Jamaica on April 9 for Panama to attend the Seventh Summit of the Americas.

US President Optimistic about Further Progress in Process to Re-Establish Diplomatic Relations with Cuba

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President of the United States, Barack Obama, addresses the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)-US Summit at the University of the West Indies, Regional Headquarters, in St. Andrew, Jamaica. The Summit was one of the activities scheduled for the President’s brief visit to the island. President Obama left Jamaica on April 9 for Panama to attend the Seventh Summit of the Americas.
US President Visit

Caribbean Countries Must Work Together to Address Energy Problem – US President

President of the United States, Barack Obama, says Caribbean countries must work together to immediately address the pressing problem of high energy costs within the region. “Expensive, often unreliable and carbon intensive energy is going to be one of the greatest barriers to development in the Caribbean,” he noted. The President was addressing the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)-US Summit at the...
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Jamaica and US Sign Energy Cooperation Agreement

The Governments of Jamaica and the United States today (April 9) signed a Statement of Intent outlining the planned areas of cooperation on the development and deployment of energy-related technologies between both countries. The document was signed by Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, and Secretary of the United States (US) Department of Energy, Dr. Ernest...
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Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (second left), examines a large dry coconut during a tour of the display area of the Montpelier Agricultural Show in St. James, on April 6. Others (from right) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry; Mayor of Montego Bay and President of the St. James Association of Branch Societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Glendon Harris and Zonal Director of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in Western Jamaica, Donald Robinson.
Agriculture

Farmers Commended for Contribution to Growth of Economy

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has commended the 230,000 farmers across Jamaica for their “sustained” contribution to the growth of the economy. Mr. Kellier said the agricultural sector continues to play a pivotal role in the employment of the country’s workforce and the “visible” reduction of Jamaica’s large food import bill. The Minister was speaking...
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Deputy Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Claudia Grant.
Transport

MAJ Stages Professional Maritime Women Conference

Women from at least 24 countries will meet in Montego Bay, St. James, from April 13 to 17 to discuss their involvement in maritime affairs, during a conference at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort. The inaugural staging of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Women in Maritime Affairs (WiMA) Conference is aimed at supporting the efforts of the region to deepen...
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Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses the launch of Farmers’ Month and the 120th Anniversary Celebrations of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), held today (April 8), at the JAS’ headquarters downtown Kingston.
Agriculture

High Int’l Demand for Local Produce

The country’s farmers are being urged to take advantage of opportunities for local produce in the international marketplace. Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says there has been an increase in the demand for crops such as banana, coffee and cocoa, which are fetching high prices in the world market. “Our bananas are in high demand...
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