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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), and President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama (second left), meet Jamaican sprint legend, Asafa Powell (third left), and members of his family during a visit to Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann. The occasion formed part of President Mahama’s recent State Visit to Jamaica.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), and President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama (second left), meet Jamaican sprint legend, Asafa Powell (third left), and members of his family during a visit to Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann. The occasion formed part of President Mahama’s recent State Visit to Jamaica.

Asafa Powell Invited to Visit Ghana

President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, has extended a personal invitation to Jamaican sprint legend, Asafa Powell, to visit the West African nation, expressing hope that the former world record holder can help inspire and...
Founder and Chairman of the Jamaican Rising Day Parade, Dr. Bill Tinglin (centre), joins event marshals, including Grand Marshal and Reggae artiste, Nadine Sutherland (left), at the start of the inaugural Jamaican Rising Day Parade in New York, United States, on August 8.
Founder and Chairman of the Jamaican Rising Day Parade, Dr. Bill Tinglin (centre), joins event marshals, including Grand Marshal and Reggae artiste, Nadine Sutherland (left), at the start of the inaugural Jamaican Rising Day Parade in New York, United States, on August 8.

Thousands Turn Out for Inaugural Jamaican Rising Day Parade in New York
President of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama (right), is greeted by Managing Director of Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM), Donna Marie Howe, during a visit to Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann on Tuesday (August 4).
President of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama (right), is greeted by Managing Director of Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM), Donna Marie Howe, during a visit to Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann on Tuesday (August 4).

JBM and Ghana in Discussion to Revive Bauxite Trade
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, receives the credentials of Head of Country Office of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Jamaica, Richard James LeSueur, during a recent courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, receives the credentials of Head of Country Office of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Jamaica, Richard James LeSueur, during a recent courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston.

PHOTOS: Foreign Affairs Minister Receives Courtesy Call From IFRC Country Office Head
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre), and the Republic of South Africa’s Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Alvin Botes, engage in conversation with Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) President, Kathryn Silvera, during a High-Level Ministerial Luncheon at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Wednesday (August 5). Mr. Botes is on an Official Visit to Jamaica from August 4 to 8
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre), and the Republic of South Africa’s Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Alvin Botes, engage in conversation with Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) President, Kathryn Silvera, during a High-Level Ministerial Luncheon at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Wednesday (August 5). Mr. Botes is on an Official Visit to Jamaica from August 4 to 8

JMEA President Optimistic South African Deputy Minister’s Visit Will Boost Trade Ties

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), greets the Republic of South Africa
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Minister Hill Proposes Special Group to Advance Jamaica-South Africa Trade and Investment

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has proposed the creation of a Jamaica-South Africa Investment Delivery Group to help drive and strengthen trade and investment opportunities between the two countries. “South Africa’s outward direct investment position of US$153.6 billion tells us your firms are already looking outward… operating beyond the continent and searching for entry...
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Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), shares pleasantries with President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, during a State Dinner at King
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Governor-General Hails Ghana President’s State Visit as Pathway to Stronger Ties

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has expressed the hope that the State Visit of President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, will usher in new chapters of cooperation, partnership, and mutual understanding between the two nations for generations to come. Addressing the State Dinner in honour of President Mahama at King’s House...
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President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama (at podium), addresses a reparatory justice dialogue at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters on August 3. Pictured (at left) is Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Reparations Commission, Sir Hilary Beckles.
CultureEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEducationForeign AffairsJustice

President of Ghana Says Africa and Caribbean Must Strengthen Partnership

President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, says Africa and the Caribbean must strengthen their historic partnership to achieve economic prosperity and advance reparatory justice for future generations. Speaking at a reparatory justice dialogue, hosted by the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters on August 3, President Mahama said the relationship between Ghana and...
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Professor Emerita of Social History at The University of the West Indies (UWI),  Verene Shepherd. 
CultureDiasporaEducationForeign Affairs

Professor Encourages Stronger Academic Partnerships Between Jamaica and Ghana

Professor Emerita of Social History at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Verene Shepherd, is encouraging stronger academic partnerships between Jamaica and Ghana, arguing that expanded collaboration among universities and research institutions will help deepen the long-standing relationship between both countries. Speaking with JIS News during President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama's tour...
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Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson (left), greets President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, during a courtesy call at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (August 4). Looking on is Opposition Senator Donna Scott-Mottley, who represented Opposition Leader, Mark Golding. The meeting formed part of President Mahama’s four-day State Visit to Jamaica from August 2 to 5.
Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Ghanaian President Receives Courtesy Call from Members of the Parliamentary Opposition

Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson (left), greets President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, during a courtesy call at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (August 4). Looking on is Opposition Senator Donna Scott-Mottley, who represented Opposition Leader, Mark Golding. The meeting formed part of President Mahama’s four-day State Visit...
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