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Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Wynter.
Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Wynter.

PICA Head Encourages Diaspora Members To Get Jamaican Passports

Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, is encouraging members of the diaspora to acquire a Jamaican passport. Speaking during an interview with JIS News, he said there are multiple benefits for persons who...
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second right), with (from left): Canadian High Commissioner, Her Excellency Laurie Peters; Ambassador of Norway to the Caribbean, Her Excellency Ingrid Mollestad; and European Union Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Malgorzata Wasilewska, following the Minister’s address to members of the Diplomatic Corps at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (March 3).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second right), with (from left): Canadian High Commissioner, Her Excellency Laurie Peters; Ambassador of Norway to the Caribbean, Her Excellency Ingrid Mollestad; and European Union Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Malgorzata Wasilewska, following the Minister’s address to members of the Diplomatic Corps at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (March 3).

Minister Johnson Hails Support From Diplomatic Partners
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses members of the Diplomatic Corps, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (March 3).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses members of the Diplomatic Corps, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (March 3).

Cabinet Approves National Diaspora Policy For Tabling
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), Receives Letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of the Swiss Confederation, Mauro Reina, when he called at King’s House on Monday (March 2).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), Receives Letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of the Swiss Confederation, Mauro Reina, when he called at King’s House on Monday (March 2).

PHOTOS: GG Receives Letters Of Credence
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), receives Letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Denmark, Lars Steen Nielsen, at King’s House, on March 2.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), receives Letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Denmark, Lars Steen Nielsen, at King’s House, on March 2.

PHOTOS: GG With Ambassadors

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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Jamaica Mission, Deputy Director, Jason Fraser (right), makes his presentation at the 4th Energy Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) Ministerial Meeting, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on February 27. At left is outgoing President of the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica, Allison Peart.
Finance & Public ServiceForeign AffairsLocal Government

Jamaica To Benefit From US$5 Million Investment By USAID

Jamaica is to benefit from a US$5 million investment by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to improve the nation’s financial and economic resilience to safeguard against losses during natural disasters. Jamaica Mission Deputy Director, Jason Fraser, said the USAID signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Finance and Public Service last year, and through...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), and Defence Attaché at the United States Embassy, Lieutenant Colonel Robert Ramsay, examine the controls of the CASE Front-End Scoop Loader donated to the Ministry by the United States Embassy. The heavy-duty equipment and a Bobcat Skid Loader were handed over on February 24, at the Ministry, in Kingston.
Foreign AffairsLocal Government

Government Gets Disaster Response Equipment From US

The Government has received a donation of heavy-duty equipment from the United States (US) Embassy in Kingston, and the Department of Defence, US Southern Command, to boost local disaster relief capacity. The presentation was made at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in Kingston on Monday (February 24), with portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie and other Ministry officials...
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Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles (left), addresses journalists during Thursday’s (February 20) quarterly media briefing at the BOJ in downtown Kingston. At right is Senior BOJ Deputy Governor, John Robinson.
Finance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

BOJ Reports ‘Generally Balanced’ Foreign Exchange Demand And Supply

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, says demand and supply in the local foreign exchange market, save and except for periodic bouts of extraordinary demand, are “generally in the balance”. “The post-Christmas demand has been settled, and dealers are now selling more to the market than what they buy,” he said, while noting, however, that “there remains some capital...
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Members of the Alpha Band perform during the Letter of Intent signing ceremony among the Consulate of Jamaica in Philadelphia; the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSSE), to raise capital for the Alpha Institute. The ceremony took place at the JSE’s office, 40 Harbour Street in downtown Kingston. Enjoying the performance (from left) are Jamaica’s Honorary Consul in Philadelphia, Christopher Chaplin; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert-Roberts; and Managing Director, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Marlene Street Forrest.
Foreign AffairsYouth

Assistance For Alpha Institute

The Consulate of Jamaica in Philadelphia, today (February 12), formalised its commitment to raise capital for the Alpha Institute in Jamaica, so that it can continue to provide training and other opportunities for the young men it serves. The 140-year-old Institute, formerly known as the Alpha Boys’ School, has a long history of helping young men take control of their...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), shares a light moment with United States (US) Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, following a joint press conference, held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (January 22).
Foreign AffairsUS Secretary of State

US And Jamaica To Strengthen Cooperation On Security Matters

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that Jamaica and the United States (US) will be strengthening cooperation on security matters. He said that the main focus will be on bolstering Jamaica’s capacity to counter transnational organised crime, secure its borders and ports, and interrupt the flow of illicit weapons into the country. “I cannot overstate the urgency with...
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United States (US) Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, addressing a policy discussion session on US-Caribbean relations on Wednesday (January 22) at The Jamaica Pegasus in New Kingston. The meeting formed part of Mr. Pompeo’s two-day working visit to the island.
Foreign AffairsUS Secretary of State

Pompeo Says US Wants To Work More Closely With The Caribbean To Combat Threats

United States (US) Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, says his country is looking to work more closely with the countries of the Caribbean in combatting new challenges that threaten the sovereignty and security of the entire region. These threats, he noted, include arms and human trafficking and cybercrime. “The challenges and the threats today, that we face together, are very...
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