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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Rhoda Moy Crawford (left), speaks in a plenary session on ‘Connecting, Engaging and Empowering the Youth Diaspora for National Development’, at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (June 16). Also participating is data science and artificial intelligence (AI) researcher, Ananda Francis.

Diaspora Members Encouraged to Support School Rehabilitation and Student Assistance Initiatives

Members of the Jamaican diaspora are being encouraged to support school rehabilitation and student assistance initiatives, as recovery efforts continue in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The call came from Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (left), participates in a plenary session titled 'Connecting, Engaging and Empowering the Youth Diaspora for National Development', during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (June 16). Also participating is data science and artificial intelligence (AI) researcher, Ananda Francis.

Diaspora Encouraged to Support Youth and Community Development

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

Gov’t Invites Diaspora Support for Creative Economy

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday (June 16).

Gov’t Targeting 3,000 Hectares of Fruit Trees by 2035

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), and State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), interact with Conference Chair, Earl Jarrett, during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Wednesday (June 17).

Government Strengthens Engagement with Global Diaspora

Trevor Forrest (right), Senior Advisor to the Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, makes a point during a plenary session at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Wednesday (June 17). Also participating in the discussion is Chairman of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force and Deputy Chair of the Caribbean AI Task Force, Chris Reckord.

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Government Workers to Receive Mandatory Training in AI

Government workers are to receive mandatory training in artificial intelligence (AI) as part of efforts to improve public-sector efficiency and modernise service delivery. Trevor Forrest, Senior Advisor to the Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, outlined the initiative during a plenary session on...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks at the 11th Biennial Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on June 16.

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Tourism Industry Must Be Protected – Minister

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says tourism remains the main engine of economic growth, which requires a hands-on approach to protect it at all costs. Speaking at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on June 16, Mr. Bartlett framed tourism and the diaspora as intertwined engines of growth, job creation, and...

Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Living Well Community Care Centre (LWCCC), Dr. Joan Williamson (second right), highlights the range of medical items donated to the St. Jago Health Centre at the handover on Monday (June 15) at the health facility in St. Catherine. Looking at the items (from left) are LWCCC volunteer, Marie Bell Dobson; Managing Director of Jamaica 4-H Foundation, Peter Thompson; and Medical Officer, St. Catherine Health Department, Dr. Tanesha Burke Grant.

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St. Jago Health Centre Receives Donation of Medical Supplies from Diaspora Charity

The St. Jago Health Centre has received a donation of medical supplies valued at $5 million from the Florida-based diaspora entity Living Well Community Care Centre (LWCCC). The items, which include medications, gloves, gauzes, syringes, needles, masks wheelchairs and walkers, were handed over on Monday (June 15) at the health facility in St. Catherine. Chief Executive Officer and Founder of...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), looks on as Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen, pins 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Award – Diaspora (GGAA-D) recipient, Dr. Richard White. He was among seven honourees who received awards during a ceremony at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (June 15).

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Diaspora Honouree Urges Jamaicans Abroad to Stay Connected with Homeland

Recipient of the 2026 Governor-General’s Diaspora Achievement Award, Dr. Richard White, has urged Jamaicans abroad to remain connected to their homeland, even as they strive for excellence in their adopted countries. “Do not cast aside your roots, your heritage, your culture, or your people,” Dr. White declared, speaking on behalf of this year’s seven diaspora awardees during the presentation ceremony...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) shares a moment with Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (June 15).

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Jamaica’s Education Resilience Model Drawing International Attention

Jamaica’s response to the widespread disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa is attracting international attention, with global education stakeholders citing the country's efforts as a model of resilience. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, said the reopening of all schools within 90 days of the hurricane represents one of the education sector's most...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a panel discussion on ‘Building a Resilient Education System in Partnership with the Diaspora’, during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Monday (June 15).

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$18 Billion Allocated to Reconstruct and Rehabilitate Schools Damaged by Hurricane Melissa

The Government has committed $18 billion towards the reconstruction and rehabilitation of schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa, as part of efforts to build a stronger and more resilient education system. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, provided the update during a session on ‘Building a Resilient Education System in Partnership with the...

Manager in the National Housing Trust (NHT) Construction and Development Division, Ali-Maa Thompson.

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NHT Showcasing Housing Partnership Opportunities at Diaspora Conference

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is leveraging the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference to attract developers and investors, with the aim of expanding the country’s housing stock and advancing the delivery of climate resilient communities. The conference runs from June 14 to 18 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, under the theme “Empowering Jamaicans in the Diaspora:...