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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (sixth right), along with Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica, participates in the service of thanksgiving to mark Jamaica’s 63rd year of Independence, held at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland, on Sunday, July 27
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (sixth right), along with Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica, participates in the service of thanksgiving to mark Jamaica’s 63rd year of Independence, held at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland, on Sunday, July 27

Ambassador Anderson Urges Diaspora to Be Proud and Bold as Jamaica Celebrates 63 Years of Independence

The colours of black, green and gold adorned the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland, on Sunday (July 27), as scores of Jamaicans and friends of the island gathered in thanksgiving for Jamaica’s 63rd year of independence. Ambassador...
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, with Global Jamaica Diaspora Council member and Education Sector Leader, Dr. Sandra Colly-Durand, following the unveiling of the Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy in 2024. The launch took place during the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, with Global Jamaica Diaspora Council member and Education Sector Leader, Dr. Sandra Colly-Durand, following the unveiling of the Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy in 2024. The launch took place during the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy Concludes Impactful Milestone Pilot Year
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses a special post-Cabinet press briefing on Thursday (May 29) at Jamaica House.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses a special post-Cabinet press briefing on Thursday (May 29) at Jamaica House.

Gov’t Expands Reintegration Strategy for Returnees
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Jamaica Benefiting from Fiscal Discipline – PM
Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.
Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.

PM Welcomes Latest Fitch Ratings

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, presents a cheque, valued US$5,218, to Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon, for the St. Elizabeth infirmary during a brief handover ceremony at the Ministry’s office in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (February 5). The funds were raised by Jamaicans living in the Washington DC (District of Columbia), Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area in the United States, during a church service to commemorate the island’s 62nd Independence Anniversary.
Foreign AffairsHealth & WellnessJamaican Diaspora

Foreign Affairs Ministry Hands Over Diaspora Donation to St. Elizabeth Infirmary

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, on Wednesday (February 5), handed over a cheque, valued US $5,218, to the St. Elizabeth Infirmary on behalf of Jamaicans in the Diaspora. The sum was raised by Jamaicans living in the Washington DC (District of Columbia), Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area in the United States during a church service to commemorate...
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José Martí Technical High School student, Sanique Roberts (right), is presented with a trophy by Science teacher at the St. Catherine-based institution, Shanice Laing, for outstanding performance in academics and ports. The student is the recipient of the JMcKay Collection scholarship awarded by Jamaican-born registered nurse in the United States (US) and past student of the school, Jillianne McKay Burrell. The scholarship will enable Sanique to pursue nursing studies at Northern Caribbean University (NCU).
EducationJamaican DiasporaYouth

José Martí Technical Student Gets Scholarship to Pursue Nursing

José Martí Technical High School student, Sanique Roberts, is well on the way to achieving her ambition of becoming a nurse. The upper-sixth-form student is the recipient of the JMcKay Collection Award, granting her a full scholarship to pursue the nursing programme at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) in Mandeville, Manchester. The scholarship was awarded by Jamaican-born registered nurse in...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre), addresses the hybrid launch of the Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy (JDMA), at the Ministry’s downtown Kingston location on Monday (October 28). He is flanked by Acting Director of Diaspora Affairs, Tracey A. Blackwood (left), and Advisor, Zayne Hull.
Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy Officially Launched

The Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy (JDMA) is now in operation, with the objective of providing holistic support for Jamaica’s youth, empowering them to contribute to the country’s development. The academy, which comprises experienced professionals across various fields, will fill an important gap in mentoring students ages 12 to 19 from grades six to 13, said Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Jamaican DiasporaOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

Gov’t Commits to Significant Long-Term Investments in Jamaica’s Road Infrastructure

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be making significant long-term investments in improving Jamaica’s road infrastructure. “It is going to be a 20-year journey for us to get all our roads into the conditions where we can drive in comfort on all of them. Going forward, the Government is making the commitment, with the...
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Flyer for PM Town Hall Meeting
Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

PM to Connect with Jamaican Diaspora in New York

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, will engage members of the Jamaican diaspora from the New York tri-state area at a town hall meeting on Saturday (Sept. 21). The event is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx. Prime Minister Holness will engage Jamaicans in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut...
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Jamaica’s Honorary Consul in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Dr. Elaine Grant Bryan.
Foreign AffairsJamaican DiasporaYouth

Back-to-School Mission Hosted for Students in Portland

More than 650 children from Port Antonio and adjacent communities in Portland benefited from a recent back-to-school mission hosted at Carder Park in the parish capital. The event – ‘Portland Paradise Weekend’ – was spearheaded by Eunice Rashford, a Jamaican residing in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She received support from Jamaica’s Honorary Consul in Atlanta, Dr. Elaine Grant Bryan, through her...
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