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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).

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...

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).

Jamaica’s Education Resilience Model Drawing International Attention

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).

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

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

NHT Showcasing Housing Partnership Opportunities at Diaspora Conference

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith ( right), speaks with Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service ( JIS) Giovanni Dennis, during a Ministerial Interview at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on Tuesday (June 16), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James.

NaRRA to Facilitate Diaspora Investment and Expertise

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses the opening ceremony of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday, June 16.

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Diaspora Conference Embraces Innovation

The 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference is embracing innovation with the introduction of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Connect platform and NFC RFID-enabled wristbands. State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, said the tech allows delegates, sponsors and exhibitors to network and engage more seamlessly throughout the event, while exploring new ideas to advance...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the ceremonial opening of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Tuesday (June 16).

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Foreign Minister Says Diaspora Conference Great Opportunity for Engagement

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has welcomed visiting members of the diaspora attending the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, emphasising that the event is a great opportunity for Government to engage with them. “The Government of Jamaica, with our foreign ministry team, continues to deepen engagement with you, our diaspora. We have worked...

Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents Dr. Sandra Colly-Durand with the 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Award during a ceremony at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (June 15).

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90 Students Benefiting from Diaspora Mentorship Initiative

Some 90 students across Jamaica’s 14 parishes are now benefiting from one-on-one guidance and support through the Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy. The programme, which was launched two years ago by Vice Chair of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council and Education Sector Lead, Dr. Sandra Colly-Durand, currently pairs 90 mentors from around the world with the students selected through a partnership...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address during the Ceremonial Opening of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (June 16).

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Diaspora Encouraged to Invest in Jamaica’s Rapid Development

Jamaicans living abroad are being encouraged to invest in the nation’s rapid development. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, underscored major milestones in real estate growth, public safety, and the modernisation of healthcare infrastructure. Speaking during the Ceremonial Opening of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (June...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce , Hon. Delano Seiveright, addresses a plenary session during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on June 15.

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Jamaica Investment-Ready – Seiveright

Minister of State, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, is encouraging more overseas Jamaicans to invest in the island. Anchored by rigorous fiscal discipline and macroeconomic and political stability, he said that “Jamaica, today is stronger, more stable and more investment-ready than at any point in our modern history”. He was addressing a plenary session during Monday’s...

Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.

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Diasporans Encouraged to Invest in Housing Sector

Jamaicans living in the diaspora are being encouraged to take advantage of available opportunities to invest in the local housing sector. Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick, in making the call said that the prospects go beyond homeownership. “The NHT has built out a construction programme that has different opportunities for partnerships...

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Jamaican Diaspora Members Urged to Assist with Support Services for Children with Special Education Needs

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, is calling on members of the Jamaican Diaspora to partner with the Government in expanding support services for children with special education needs. Addressing a panel discussion on ‘Building a Resilient Education System in Partnership with the Diaspora’, at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, at...