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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing a Prime Ministerial town hall meeting, held as part of a virtual Jamaica Diaspora Sustainability Symposium, on Wednesday (June 16).

Prime Minister Outlines Areas In Which The Diaspora Can Invest

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging members of the Jamaican Diaspora to take advantage of the myriad opportunities that exist for investment in the country. “There are so many areas in which we would welcome the investment...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

Six Jamaicans In The Diaspora Receive G-G Achievement Awards

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the opening of the two-day virtual Jamaica Diaspora Sustainability Symposium on Wednesday (June 16).

Gov’t Committed To Building Robust Diaspora Engagement Strategy

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (left), consults with Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, just before the start of the two-day virtual Jamaica Diaspora Sustainability Symposium on Wednesday (June 16).

Global Jamaica Diaspora Councils Operationalised

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, makes a point while speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held on June 11 at the JIS Head Office in Kingston.

Plans Far Advanced For Virtual Jamaica Diaspora Symposium

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, makes a point while addressing a JIS Think Tank on Friday (June 11).

5 years ago DiasporaForeign Affairs

Jamaicans At Home And Abroad Encouraged To Participate In Diaspora Symposium

Jamaicans at home and abroad are being encouraged to participate in the upcoming virtual Jamaica Diaspora Sustainability Symposium. The two-day event, which will take place on June 16 and 17, is being held under the theme ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora – Stronger Together for a Sustainable Future’. Addressing a JIS Think Tank on Friday (June 11), State Minister in the...

Jamaica’s Honorary Consul to Scotland, Professor Sir Geoff Palmer, who has been named the new Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland.

5 years ago Diaspora

Jamaican Named Chancellor Of Heriot-Watt University In Scotland

Jamaica’s Honorary Consul to Scotland, Professor Sir Geoff Palmer, has been named the new Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland. Sir Geoff, who is an internationally renowned scientist and human rights activist, will assume his new role at an official inauguration ceremony, which will be held during the University’s Bicentennial celebrations in October 2021. As Chancellor, Sir Geoff will...

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Leslie Campbell, speaks on March 24, at a virtual launch of a new enterprise, Integrated Diaspora Services Ltd. (IDS).

5 years ago Diaspora

State Minister Commends Diaspora For Increase In Remittances

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Leslie Campbell, has commended the diaspora for its 30 per cent increase in remittances and support for its families. “I must commend those who have been supporting their families through remittances, which showed an increase of more than 30 per cent last year,” he said. Speaking at a...

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Leslie Campbell, speaking on Wednesday, (March 24), at a virtual launch of a new enterprise, Integrated Diaspora Services Limited (IDS).

5 years ago Diaspora

Diaspora Policy To Be Approved As White Paper Shortly

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Leslie Campbell, says that the draft National Diaspora Policy will soon be approved as a White Paper. “I am truly excited about the prospect,” he said, while addressing the virtual launch of Integrated Diaspora Services Limited (IDS) on Wednesday (March 24). The policy reflects the commitment of the...

5 years ago DiasporaForeign Affairs

Government Committed To Tackling Human Trafficking

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, says the Government is committed to ridding the country of the crime of human trafficking. Mr. Campbell, who was addressing a virtual Jamaica Diaspora Round Table on Trafficking in Persons (TIP) on Thursday (March 11), said that “considerable” gains have already been made in...

5 years ago Diaspora

Jamaicans In Diaspora Encouraged to Invest in Local Ventures

Jamaicans in the diaspora are being encouraged to invest in several potential areas of opportunity that have been identified locally by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO). JAMPRO Vice President for Sales and Promotion, Norman Naar, says they include tourism, agriculture/agro-business, manufacturing, and mining, noting that these and others are key investment opportunities that position Jamaica as a “unique selling proposition”. He...

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UK Diaspora Makes Donation To Basic And Primary Schools

A United Kingdom (UK)-Jamaica Diaspora early-childhood education support group has provided more than $650,000 worth of school supplies and funds to four basic and primary education institutions in the island. The group, representing community organisations and individuals, was brought together by the Jamaican High Commission. The beneficiary institutions are All Saints Infant, Cornwall Gardens Basic, Mount Salem Primary and St...