Local agro-processors and food and beverage manufacturers are being encouraged to explore the many prospects for exporting Jamaican food products. “We continue to see demand for ready to eat products, not just from our Diaspora members, but also from mainstream consumers,” said Agri-Business Exports Acting Manager, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shanique Edwards. “Export offers significant opportunities for local companies in...

Two cities in the American state of Iowa will participate in this year’s observance of Jamaica Day on Friday, February 23, under the theme ‘Celebrating Jamaica: Authentic and Unique… A Fi Wi TREND A Dweet’. Several Jamaicans residing in Waterloo and Cedar Falls, along with city officials, have organised activities to coincide with local celebrations. Addressing a Jamaica Information Service...

Through strategic engagements at the regional, hemispheric and multilateral levels, Jamaica harnessed bilateral assistance of $4.5 billion in 2023, towards national development. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure while delivering the the 2024/2025 Throne Speech in Gordon House on Thursday (February 15). Highlighting initiatives under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, he...

The establishment of the Jamaica Diaspora Engagement Model (JAM-DEM) is demonstrative of the Government’s commitment to strengthening ties with the country’s nationals based overseas, according to Project Manager with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Krystal Lofters. The virtual platform, valued over $30 million, is designed to enhance engagement with members of the Jamaican Diaspora in the areas of trade...

The Government has made another step to expand engagement with Jamaicans living overseas, with the establishment of the virtual platform – the Jamaica Diaspora Engagement Model (JAM-DEM). Speaking at the handover of the facility, today (January 30), at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, downtown Kingston, Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, said it is...

Jamaicans abroad are being invited to attend the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference from June 16 to 19. The four-day event, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and its Legacy Partners, is scheduled to take place in Montego Bay, St James. Minister of State, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, made the announcement during a recent radio interview on...

The Government is committed to deepening diaspora engagement, says State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.   Speaking during the virtual discussion forum, ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’, on Thursday (January 25), Mr. Terrelonge thanked members of the diaspora for their contributions to Jamaica in the form of their wealth of knowledge, skills, expertise...