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Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret'd) Antony Anderson (left), receives a check in the sum of US$54,000 from interim President of Howard University, Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, to aid the island's hurricane-relief efforts. The presentation was made at the President’s office in Washington DC, recently. The funds were raised from a 12-hour radiothon hosted by Howard University's WHUR radio, and collections from motorists and passers-by during the event.

PHOTOS: Howard University Donates US$54,000 to Aid Hurricane Relief Efforts

 
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks (left), shares a photo with World Bank Director for Caribbean Countries, Lilia Burunciuc, during the official opening of the World Bank
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks (left), shares a photo with World Bank Director for Caribbean Countries, Lilia Burunciuc, during the official opening of the World Bank's new offices in Kingston, Jamaica, located at 1 Belmont Road, on Thursday (Jan. 29).

World Bank Opens New Caribbean Offices In Jamaica
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right), accepts a dignity kit from United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Caribbean Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, Jenny Karlsen, during a recent handover of Hurricane Melissa relief supplies at the Ministry’s headquarters in New Kingston. The Bureau of Gender Affairs received 1,000 kits containing hygiene essentials for women and girls. Also sharing the moment are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry,  Denzil Thorpe and BGA Principal Director, Sharon Coburn Robinson.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right), accepts a dignity kit from United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Caribbean Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, Jenny Karlsen, during a recent handover of Hurricane Melissa relief supplies at the Ministry’s headquarters in New Kingston. The Bureau of Gender Affairs received 1,000 kits containing hygiene essentials for women and girls. Also sharing the moment are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry,  Denzil Thorpe and BGA Principal Director, Sharon Coburn Robinson.

Bureau Of Gender Affairs Receives 1,000 Dignity Kits From UNFPA For Hurricane Melissa Victims
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi, raise a toast to India during the celebration of the country’s 77th Republic Day. The event was hosted at India House in Kingston on Monday (January 26).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi, raise a toast to India during the celebration of the country’s 77th Republic Day. The event was hosted at India House in Kingston on Monday (January 26).

PHOTOS: Minister Johnson Smith Attends India’s Republic Day Reception
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (seated left), observes as Principal of Muschette High School in Trelawny, Leighton Johnson (seated, second left), and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Kohei Maruyama, sign an agreement for the provision of two school buses for the institution on Tuesday (January 27) at the Education Ministry’s Student Assessment Unit Conference Room, Caenwood Centre, Kingston. Also participating are Executive Director of the National Education Trust, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; Board Chairman of Muschette High School, Paul Muschette, and students of the institution.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (seated left), observes as Principal of Muschette High School in Trelawny, Leighton Johnson (seated, second left), and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Kohei Maruyama, sign an agreement for the provision of two school buses for the institution on Tuesday (January 27) at the Education Ministry’s Student Assessment Unit Conference Room, Caenwood Centre, Kingston. Also participating are Executive Director of the National Education Trust, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; Board Chairman of Muschette High School, Paul Muschette, and students of the institution.

Japan Donates Two School Buses to Muschette High

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the International Economic Forum, Latin America and the Caribbean 2026 in Panama on January 28.
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Resident Representative at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Multi-Country Office in Jamaica, Dr. Kishan Khoday, displays the Proclamation for National UNDP Day.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (centre), dances with the Charles Town Maroon group during a welcome reception and tour at the Seville Great House in St. Ann, on Sunday (January 25). Observing in the background is Jamaica
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, gives remarks during a welcome reception and tour at the Seville Great House in St. Ann, on Sunday (January 25).
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), greet the Republic of Ghana
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (centre), discusses Jamaica’s overseas employment programmes with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden (second left), who has oversight responsibility for overseas employment programmes in the United States and Canada, during a meeting at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, D.C. Also participating are Liaison Officers in the Ministry, Sheldon Brown, and Karlene Brown (right), and Minister Counsellor for Trade and Economic Affairs at the Embassy, Aliecia Taylor.
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