Two projects, aimed at enhancing communication and engagement between Jamaica and the Diaspora, will be launched during the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James from June 16-19. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, will officially launch the Diaspora Registration Portal (DRP) and Jamaica Diaspora Engagement...

As the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference draws closer, organisers have reiterated their readiness, and enthusiasm regarding the number of registered delegates. The conference, slated for June 16 to 19, is scheduled to take place at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, under the theme ‘United for Jamaica's Transformation: Fostering Peace, Productivity and Youth Empowerment’. The event will bring together members...

Jamaicans resident in the island can volunteer their time and service at community projects organised by Diaspora groups on the Diaspora Day of Service, scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024. The Diaspora Day of Service marks the conclusion of the Jamaica Biennial Diaspora Conference, slated for June 16 to 19, allowing attendees to take part in pre-arranged projects in communities...

Several Jamaicans abroad who have contributed towards their community of residence and in Jamaica will be awarded the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA). The awards will be presented at the upcoming Jamaica Biennial Diaspora Conference, scheduled to take place at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from June 16 to 19, under the theme ‘United for Jamaica's transformation: fostering peace, productivity and...

Crime, education, agriculture, investment and technology are among the topics to be discussed at the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference scheduled for June 16 to 19. Discussions will also focus on artificial intelligence, the creative industry and other areas in which young people can contribute. This was disclosed by Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign...

A youth innovation challenge will be a key feature of the programmed activities for the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, slated for June 16-19 at the Montego Bay Conference Centre in St. James. The challenge, which was conceptualised by the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC), aims to catalyse the spirit of innovation among young people across the Diaspora through...

The Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC) have strengthened the process of engagement and partnership between the Government and overseas nationals, says State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge. From an eight-member group of Diaspora representatives primarily from the United States (US), United Kingdon (UK) and Canada, the combined 30-member...