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Director-General at the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy.
Director-General at the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy.

Census Day Is September 12
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right); Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre) stand with President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame for an official photo, during the ‘Think Jamaica 2022 - Government to Government and Civil Society Dialogue
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right); Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre) stand with President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame for an official photo, during the ‘Think Jamaica 2022 - Government to Government and Civil Society Dialogue', at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (April 15). The session formed part of the activities for the three-day State Visit of President Kagame who departs the island today (April 15).

Jamaica And Rwanda Begin Process To Strengthen Ties
Minister of Transport and Mining Hon. Audley Shaw (second left) observes the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the University of Technology (UTECH) Jamaica and the University of Birmingham by President (Ag) UTECH, Professor Colin Gyles (left), and Head of the School of Engineering, University of Birmingham, Clive Roberts. The event was the International Symposium on Railway Engineering held at the University of Technology (UTECH) Jamaica recently. The signing of the MOU is intended to forge collaboration between the two institutions focused on the promotion of rail technology in Jamaica through academic and industrial capacity building, knowledge transfer and promotion of research activities.
Minister of Transport and Mining Hon. Audley Shaw (second left) observes the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the University of Technology (UTECH) Jamaica and the University of Birmingham by President (Ag) UTECH, Professor Colin Gyles (left), and Head of the School of Engineering, University of Birmingham, Clive Roberts. The event was the International Symposium on Railway Engineering held at the University of Technology (UTECH) Jamaica recently. The signing of the MOU is intended to forge collaboration between the two institutions focused on the promotion of rail technology in Jamaica through academic and industrial capacity building, knowledge transfer and promotion of research activities.

Government Pushing Ahead With Plans For Railway Service
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) greets President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame. Occasion was the signing of two bilateral Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Jamaica and the Republic of Rwanda to formalise joint activities and laying the groundwork for deeper engagement between the countries. The agreements were signed during a meeting between Prime Minister Holness and President Kagame on Friday (April 15) at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) greets President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame. Occasion was the signing of two bilateral Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Jamaica and the Republic of Rwanda to formalise joint activities and laying the groundwork for deeper engagement between the countries. The agreements were signed during a meeting between Prime Minister Holness and President Kagame on Friday (April 15) at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).

Jamaica And Rwanda Sign MoU

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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), officially bids farewell to President of the Republic of Rwanda His Excellency Paul Kagame (right) during a ceremony at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Friday (April 15). The President was in Jamaica for a three-day State Visit. Pictured (at left), is Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. Also waiting to say goodbye to the President is Opposition Spokesperson on Industry, Investment and Global Logistics, Anthony Hylton (third left). Photo: Rudranath Fraser
Rwandan President Visit

State Visit Ends With Official Farewell

Before leaving the island on Friday (April 15), President of the Republic of Rwanda His Excellency Paul Kagame, was treated to an official farewell, accentuated by the strains of Jamaica’s national anthem and the customary Royal Salute. The President departed the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston at 3:22 pm, marking the end of a three-day State Visit to Jamaica....
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Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), escorts President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame, to the ballroom at King’s House for Thursday’s (April 14) State Dinner, hosted for the visiting Head of State. Photo: Donald De La Haye
Governor GeneralRwandan President Visit

G-G Praises Rwanda For Growth As A Nation

Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the Republic of Rwanda has emerged from the political challenges of the 1990s to become a model of economic growth for other developing countries. “The level of progress and the very mature approach towards reconstruction… has made the country an excellent example of how to advance social transformation,” he said....
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), shakes hands with President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame following his participation in a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament on Thursday (April 14). The sitting was held as part of activities for President Kagame’s three-day State visit to Jamaica. Photo: Mark Bell
Rwandan President Visit

Africa And The Caribbean Can Strengthen Ties – Kagame

President of the Republic of Rwanda His Excellency Paul Kagame, is calling for Africa and the Caribbean to work closer together in a direct and sustained manner particularly through organisations such as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the African Union. “Africa and the Caribbean should work together to advance common positions in these bodies, where our interests align, as they...
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The new Montego Bay Fire Station in St. James.
Local Government

Date Set For Official Opening Of New Fire Station In Mobay

The newly constructed Montego Bay Fire Station in St. James will be officially opened on May 13. Speaking at the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (April 14), Jamaica Fire Brigade’s (JFB) Assistant Superintendent (Acting) of the St. James Division Shayne Jones-Henry, informed that JFB is currently working to complete the installation of utilities for full...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. Hon. Norman Dunn, conversing with Country Representative (Ag), USAID Jamaica Alex Gainer, during the official launch of the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies’ Online Registration and Monitoring System (ORMS) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (April 14).
CommerceIndustryInvestment

DCFS Online Registration Now Operational

The Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies (DCFS) has officially launched its online registration and monitoring system as part of efforts to improve the ease of doing business. Addressing the official launch at The Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday (April 14), Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said the project supports...
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President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame (centre), arrives at Gordon House on Thursday (April 14) to address the joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament. He is escorted into the building by Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (second left); and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman (second right). The event is part of the schedule of activities for his three-day State visit to Jamaica. The President leaves the island on Friday (April 15).
Rwandan President Visit

Jamaica To Strengthen Technical Co-operation With Rwanda

Jamaica is to strengthen its technical cooperation with the Republic of Rwanda in several fields, including culture, information and communications technology (ICT), health, tourism and sport. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in his address at a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament on Thursday (April 14), which was held as part of activities...
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