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Ramocan left the island on December 21 to take up duties in that country. He will also serve as the non-resident High Commissioner to Ireland, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Cyprus and the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and … Continued
The life, legacy and inspirational thoughts of Venezuelan liberator Simón Bolívar, were discussed at a commemoration ceremony, held on December 17 at the Simón Bolívar Monument, Heroes Circle, Kingston. Simón Bolívar, who died in 1830 in Santa Marta, Colombia at … Continued
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has emphasized Jamaica’s strong and long standing relationship with the European Union (EU) in a meeting this morning (December 14) with EU Ambassador to Jamaica Malgorzata Wasilewska. The Prime Minister and Ambassador Wasilewska spoke on many … Continued
Cabinet has approved the award of a contract in the amount of $103 million to Nakash Construction and Equipment Company Limited for the construction of 90 metres of shoreline protection wall at the proposed site of the Ministry of Foreign … Continued
The Venezuelan Institute for Culture and Cooperation will be offering a new Spanish-language course next year. The post-superior course will be open to candidates who have completed classes at the superior level. The Institute has been offering free Spanish classes … Continued
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, was the special guest at last Saturday’s (December 3) Citizenship Ceremony, hosted by the Jamaican High Commission, in London. The Minister, who addressed the function and presented … Continued
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica and Cuba have pledged to identify ways to deepen collaboration and exchanges in the areas of trade, tourism, climate change and disaster mitigation as well as culture and education. “We have … Continued
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, leaves the island today for Brussels, Belgium, where she will lead Jamaica’s delegation to three meetings related to ACP-EU relations. Her programme begins with the 104th Session … Continued
Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has died at the age of 90. His brother and President Raul Castro, who made the announcement in a televised statement, said the late leader died at approximately 10:29 p.m. on Friday (November 25). Fidel … Continued
The government and people of Jamaica join with our Cuban neighbours in mourning the passing of former Cuban President Fidel Castro. Prime Minister Andrew Holness has written to President Raul Castro extending deep sympathies on behalf of Jamaica. “The Government … Continued
The European Union (EU) is urging the local private sector to take full advantage of the Economic Partnership Agreement signed between countries in the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) and the EU. Head of the EU Delegation to Jamaica, Malgorzata Wasilewska, said … Continued
Two postage stamps have been issued by Jamaica and Mexico as part of celebrations to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between both countries. The stamps, which were designed and developed through the collaborative efforts of the Government of … Continued
United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno, says Jamaica shares a very special friendship with the United States, which will survive despite the change from a Democratic to a Republican administration. Speaking at the commissioning of liquefied natural … Continued
A cheque valued at some US$4,788 was this morning (November 11) handed over to the Wortley Home for Girls, 193 Constant Spring Road in St Andrew, to assist in rebuilding the place of safety. Work has started on the building, … Continued
The Government has commenced work to develop a roadmap to guide the implementation of the United Nations (UN) post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Jamaica. A five-member United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Mainstreaming Acceleration Policy Support (MAPS) Mission Team was … Continued
Foreign Service Officer, Kavoy Ashley, has embarked on another career-enriching journey, as he is currently in the Republic of Chile pursuing a three-month Diplomatic Training Programme. Mr. Ashley, who is attached to the Caribbean-American Department at the Ministry of Foreign … Continued
The Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force (JDETF) has launched a campaign called ‘Pledge 2 Build’, to raise US$2 million over the next three months to support education in Jamaica. The fundraising drive was officially launched by Jamaica’s Ambassador to … Continued
Relations between Jamaica and Spain have strengthened, and this year the two countries are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic ties. This year is also the 10th anniversary of The Spanish-Jamaican Foundation (SJF), which has been in existence since 2006. “The … Continued
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 … Continued
A formal statement outlining discussions to date between Jamaica and the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago will be presented to the Senate soon. This was disclosed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson … Continued