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...

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...

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...

Indian Diaspora Day 2021 will be celebrated on Saturday, January 9. The day also commemorates the late political and spiritual leader, Mahatma Gandhi’s return from South Africa on January 9, 1915. High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui, told JIS News that several Indian nationals who have made Jamaica their home will be recognised for their contribution...

The Port Antonio Health Centre is the latest primary health care facility to benefit under the Minister of Health and Wellness’ Adopt-a- Clinic programme. The Southern United States (US) Diaspora group has pledged over $3 million to support some of the critical needs of the facility, as part of efforts to enhance the delivery of health care. Portfolio Minister, Dr....

A virtual forum for Jamaican small businesses in the North-east United States of America (USA) will be held on Wednesday, July 22 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The forum, organised by the Jamaica Diaspora North-east, USA, will focus on grants for small business and access to financing. Global Jamaica Diaspora Council Representative, North-east USA, Dr. Karren Dunkley, told JIS...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, is calling on members of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC) to become ambassadors for Jamaica’s indigenous products by leading the charge in promoting the country’s cultural and creative industries. "Jamaica's culture is one of our strongest assets. In fact, it is the essence of who...