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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing the Jamaica Christian Diaspora Conference at the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites, St. James on October 14.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing the Jamaica Christian Diaspora Conference at the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites, St. James on October 14.

Jamaica to Utilise Skills of the Diaspora as Part of Growth Strategy

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith says the Diaspora represents a wealth of human capital and expertise, which Jamaica will utilize as part of its growth strategy. She was addressing the Jamaica Christian...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens as Dr. Julius Garvey, son of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, addresses a town hall meeting in Queens, New York, USA, on September 22.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens as Dr. Julius Garvey, son of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, addresses a town hall meeting in Queens, New York, USA, on September 22.

PM Lobbying Diaspora’s Support for Petition Seeking Marcus Garvey’s Pardoning
Mrs. Juliet Holness and President of the Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA), Alan Stewart, open the dance floor at the AJA’s Independence ball held at the Atlanta Marriott Gateway hotel on Saturday (August 13).
Mrs. Juliet Holness and President of the Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA), Alan Stewart, open the dance floor at the AJA’s Independence ball held at the Atlanta Marriott Gateway hotel on Saturday (August 13).

Diaspora Group Commended for Support to Education in Jamaica
Mrs. Juliet Holness ( left) shares a light moment with first lady of Georgia, Sandra Deal (centre), and Jamaica’s Honorary Consul to Atlanta, Jewel Scott, during a courtesy call on Mrs. Deal at the Governor’s Mansion in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday (August 10). She is in Atlanta on a five-day visit.
Mrs. Juliet Holness ( left) shares a light moment with first lady of Georgia, Sandra Deal (centre), and Jamaica’s Honorary Consul to Atlanta, Jewel Scott, during a courtesy call on Mrs. Deal at the Governor’s Mansion in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday (August 10). She is in Atlanta on a five-day visit.

Mrs. Holness in Atlanta for Jamaica Independence Celebrations
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second right), having a light exchange with Chairperson of the Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force, Leo Gilling (second left), on the first of the two-day 2nd Biennial Advancement in Education Summit at Jamaica College, on Old Hope Road in Kingston, on March 23. Others (from left) are: President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Norman Allen; President of the Mico University College, Dr. Ashburn Pinnock; Executive Director of the Jamaica Diaspora Institute, Professor Neville Ying; Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid and Opposition Spokesperson on Education and Training, Rev. Ronald Thwaites.
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second right), having a light exchange with Chairperson of the Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force, Leo Gilling (second left), on the first of the two-day 2nd Biennial Advancement in Education Summit at Jamaica College, on Old Hope Road in Kingston, on March 23. Others (from left) are: President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Norman Allen; President of the Mico University College, Dr. Ashburn Pinnock; Executive Director of the Jamaica Diaspora Institute, Professor Neville Ying; Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid and Opposition Spokesperson on Education and Training, Rev. Ronald Thwaites.

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Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Ambassador Marks Presents Credentials to OAS Secretary General

Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, presented her credentials as Jamaica’s Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) to the OAS Secretary General, Luis Almagro, in Washington on September 29. The Ambassador said Jamaica is committed to the principles and objectives of the OAS. “These principles include the promotion of democracy, the protection of human rights,...
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Deputy High Commissioner, Diedre Mills, welcomes guests to a Reggae Month event at the Jamaican High Commission in London on February 23.
Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

High Commission Stages Reggae Month Event in the UK

‘My Boy Lollipop – Reggae from JA to UK, A Musical Journey’, was the theme of this year’s Reggae Month event organised by the Jamaican High Commission on February 23. Music and History Consultant, Kwaku, in a presentation, highlighted the reggae influence in the UK. The event also featured music, recorded interviews and a lively discussion session. Kwaku noted that...
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Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre), displays the 2015 Latin America Bond Deal of the Year Award at the International Financing Review (IFR) award ceremony, held on February 10, at the headquarters of the IFR in Times Square, Manhattan, New York. Sharing in the occasion (from left) are: Thompson Reuters Bureau Chief of the Americas, John Doran; Managing Director and Head of Latin America Capital Markets Organization, Citi Global Group, Christopher Gilford; Technical Advisor to Minister Phillips, Helen McIntosh; Financial Secretary, Donovan Rowe; Dian Black of the Ministry of Finance, and Maxim Vernon from Merrill Lynch.
Finance & Public ServiceJamaican Diaspora

Bond Deal of the Year Award Shows Confidence in Country – Finance Minister

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says the Latin America  Bond Deal of the Year award given to Jamaica by the International Financing Review (IFR), shows  the level of confidence which  the  international community has in  the country. Accepting the award at the IFR 2015 America’s Award ceremony, at the IFR headquarters in Time Square, Manhattan, on...
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Recipient of the Atlanta Jamaica Association (AJA) Black History Month Award, Jamaican born Professor of Theology and Ethics at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Noel Erskine (center) displays his award at the AJA’s Black History Month celebration, which was held at the St. Timothy Methodist Church on Saturday, February 6. Others (from left) are: Immediate Past President of the AJA, Errol Ritchie; Journalist, Mrs. Connie Whitter; wife of Professor Erskine, Glenda Erskine, and Jamaica’s Honorary Consul to Atlanta, Mrs. Jewel Scott.
Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Jamaican Born Professor gets Black History Month Award in Atlanta

Jamaican born Professor of Theology and Ethics at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Noel Erskine, is the 2016 recipient of the Atlanta Jamaica Association’s (AJA) Black History Month Award. Professor Noel Erskine, who hails from St. Thomas and is the former Pastor of the Ulster Spring Baptist Church in Trelawny, has been recognized for his...
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CultureJamaican Diaspora

Jamaican among the Queen’s Young Leaders For 2016

Tijani Christian, a 24-year-old Jamaican, is among 60 young people from across the Commonwealth being recognised as exceptional leaders in their community and who will receive a prestigious Queen’s Young Leaders Award. Despite a difficult childhood, Tijani excelled at school and went on to win many awards, including the Prime Minister's National Youth Award for Excellence for 2013 in the...
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Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

British Gov’t to Fund Installation of Mary Seacole Statue

The British Government has announced that it will be providing £240,000 towards the erection of a permanent statue of noted Jamaican-born Mary Seacole, nurse and heroine of the Crimean War. The money will come from fines imposed on banks for fraudulently manipulating the foreign exchange markets. Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, made the announcement during his autumn statement and...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Ralph Thomas (centre); United States Congresswoman, Yvette Clarke (2nd left); and President of Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO), Gary Williams (4th left), shares with COJO’s 2015 honourees, at the organisation’s 21st annual Awards and Scholarship Gala held at the JFK Airport, Hilton New York hotel in Queens recently. The honourees are (from left): Trevor Smith, representing Visionary awardee Patrick Jolley; Madge Warren, Distinguished Service awardee; Olympian Veronica Campbell Brown, who received the Humanitarian Award; Oliver McKenzie and Attorney Donald Vernon, who received the Community Service Award; and Carl Stuart, who received the Corporate Award for Caribbean Airlines.
Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Ambassador Thomas Hails Contribution of COJO

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Ralph Thomas, has praised the New York-based Jamaican charity, Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO), for its support to various educational and childcare institutions in the island. Over its 21 years of operation, the charity has contributed just over US$500,000 to assist less fortunate children and youth in Jamaica. “Your invaluable efforts, especially...
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