Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, presents Bloomfield Mayor, Danielle C. Wong, with a package of premium Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee, during a recent visit to the town in Connecticut.

Connecticut Governor, Ned Lamont, welcomes Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, during a recent courtesy call at the State Capitol in Hartford.

Consul General of Jamaica in New York,  Alsion Wilson, has commended the Help Jamaica Medical Mission (HelpJaMM) for its unwavering dedication to providing quality healthcare to undeserved communities in Jamaica and New Jersey for 14 years. Addressing HelpJaMM's 14th annual black-tie fundraising dinner held recently at the Hanover Manor in New Jersey, Mrs. Wilson  said that since its founding in...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to fostering a more secure environment conducive to economic growth and prosperity. Addressing the launch of ASPIRE Jamaica, the Government’s new policy framework for inclusive growth, at the Office of the Prime Minister on November 19, he highlighted  the substantial investments made in security since 2016. "We...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will continue to be relentless in pursuing infrastructure rehabilitation and development as a central part of the growth strategy. The plans include modernising road networks, expanding access to water, upgrading airports and seaports, and enhancing educational and healthcare facilities. He was speaking at the launch of ASPIRE Jamaica, the...

Local spice farmers are to benefit from increased access to financing to expand their operations and boost productivity. The support is being provided under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food for Progress Jamaica Spices (JaSPICE) Project, which targets the revitalisation of the turmeric, ginger, and pimento value chains. The Local Umbrella Agreement for Tripartite Value Chain Financing, which...

The Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC) is reviewing the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) global and regional conventions with respect to the recognition of qualifications concerning higher education. Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer of J-TEC, Dr. Dameon Black, said the review is to assist in the “internationalisation” of the local tertiary education sector. “When we speak to the internationalisation,...