Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has hailed the island’s farmers noting that that agriculture is the “lifeblood of our existence” and a platform for sustainable rural development. The Prime Minister also pointed out that agriculture is the direct source of livelihood for thousands of Jamaicans and their families in rural communities. “It is for these reasons that...

Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Professor Stephen Vasciannie, has commended the Jamaican Diaspora in that country for its invaluable contribution to the process of nation building. “Rest assured that your efforts have not gone unnoticed by the government and people of Jamaica.  In fact, it is fair to say that support by organizations such as yours has prompted...

Hundreds of Jamaicans turned out last Sunday, August 4, at Howard University's Dunbarton Chapel for a service of thanksgiving in celebration of Jamaica's 51st anniversary of Independence. The annual church service, which is the centrepiece of the Jamaican Embassy's commemorative activities, was attended by members of the Jamaican community in the Washington metropolitan area, Baltimore and Richmond, Virginia. Addressing the...

Media and Entertainment Consultant, Clyde McKenzie, says that as informal cultural ambassadors, the Jamaican Diaspora has been integral in cementing the global appeal of the country’s culture. “We have to really applaud the presence of the Diasporic communities and what they did in terms of having our music and our culture filter into the mainstream society, such as the American...

Jamaicans have been encouraged to strengthen their bond as a people, and to maintain focus on the vision towards greater successes, as the country proudly celebrates 51 years of Independence. “As proud Jamaicans, we celebrate many aspects of our culture.  Our way of life has influenced many around the world, and as a promise to our children that they too...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has called on citizens to get familiar with the new Regulations barring tobacco smoking in public places, to ensure that their right to a smoke free environment is obeyed. “The citizens of Jamaica must be the police of these Regulations, not just the formal Police Force. My intention is not to lock up...

The fisheries sector is poised to benefit significantly from a multimillion dollar aquaculture project, which targets the production of the imported Silver Tilapia species of fresh water fish, for sale to the local and overseas markets. The initiative, for which a four-month $10 million pilot project was recently concluded, is spearheaded by newly established entity, Sunshine Aquaculture Limited, in partnership...