On Sunday, July 28, Jamaicans in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland will take part in a special Service of Thanksgiving for the 186th anniversary of Emancipation from slavery and the 62nd anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence. The event promises to be a vibrant display of cultural pride and community spirit. It will also mark the second year that Jamaicans in the...

‘Let’s Connect’ with Ambassador Marks will discuss the country’s recovery after the passage of Hurricane Beryl, plans to celebrate the island’s 62nd anniversary of Independence and will feature a book launch by Jamaican author, Dr. Patricia V. Smith. Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, will host the town hall meeting on Thursday (July 18) at 7:00...

Jamaica is fortunate to have enjoyed excellent partnerships with its bilateral partners, the Diaspora and the international community, the evidence of which is now being seen with the generous offers of assistance as the island recovers from the impact of Hurricane Beryl, says Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Jamaica’s Foreign Minister. “The Government and people of Jamaica are thankful...

The Trade Board Limited (TBL) is encouraging exporters to apply for certificates of origin to benefit from duty concessions. Issuing of the certificate of origin enables qualifying Jamaican products, exported under various preferential trade agreements, to be granted concession in the form of duty free or reduction of duty. Public Relations Officer at the TBL, Rushelle Whyte, said that having...

The inaugural Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy (JDMA) was officially unveiled on June 19, on the final day of the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. The initiative is the brainchild of Global Jamaica Diaspora Council member and Education Sector Leader, Dr. Sandra Colly Durand, and is supported by the Ministry of...

Five overseas-based Jamaicans have been bestowed with the prestigious 2024 Governor-General Achievement Awards (GGAA), in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the country and the Global Diaspora. They are Steve Getten and Mark Henry from Canada; Dr. Pearl Ann Jarrett, United Kingdom (UK); Dr. Dahlia Ann Blake, United States (US); and Musician, Roy ‘Gramps’ Morgan (Morgan Heritage fame). The awards...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), speaks with residents prior to handing out care packages containing food items at Goodwill Primary and Infant School in St. James on Thursday (June 20). Approximately 100 packages were distributed to needy persons in partnership with Food For the Poor as part of Diaspora...

The National Land Agency (NLA) is encouraging Jamaicans at home and abroad to make use of the entity’s services to seek assistance with property-related matters. “We all have questions; even if it’s not us, it’s our family, it’s our friends. So, we encourage people, not only the diasporans, to come and ask questions,” said Senior Director for the Business Services...

Diaspora members are being encouraged to sign up for government business missions as the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce commences engagements in some non-traditional markets in July. Since last year, the Ministry has spearheaded a series of export and investment business missions to the Caribbean, United States, Canada and London. “This year, we’re doing a lot of non-traditional markets....