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The Most Hon Andrew Holness, Prime Minister greets the Hon Alden McLaughlin, Premier of the Cayman Islands after discussions at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on August 7.
The Most Hon Andrew Holness, Prime Minister greets the Hon Alden McLaughlin, Premier of the Cayman Islands after discussions at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on August 7.

Prime Minister Holness Meets with Premier of the Cayman Islands

Prime Minister Andrew Holness earlier this week (August 7) held discussions at the Office of the Prime Minister, with a high-level delegation from the Government of the Cayman Islands, led by Honourable Alden McLaughlin, Premier and Minister for Employment and...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), with Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Lee Young Gyu, who called on her at the National Insurance Fund offices in New Kingston on August 7.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), with Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Lee Young Gyu, who called on her at the National Insurance Fund offices in New Kingston on August 7.

PHOTOS: Hon. Shahine Robinson and Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), says farewell to President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta (centre), before he departed Jamaica on Wednesday (August 7) at the Norman Manley International Airport. At left is wife of the President, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta. The President was in the island on a three-day State visit.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), says farewell to President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta (centre), before he departed Jamaica on Wednesday (August 7) at the Norman Manley International Airport. At left is wife of the President, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta. The President was in the island on a three-day State visit.

PHOTOS: President of the Republic of Kenya Departs Jamaica
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry (right), greets Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Tian Qi, who paid a courtesy call on the Minister at Jamaica House on Thursday (August 8).
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry (right), greets Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Tian Qi, who paid a courtesy call on the Minister at Jamaica House on Thursday (August 8).

PHOTOS: Minister Henry Receives Courtesy Call from Chinese Ambassador
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), presents Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Hon. Najib Balala, with a memorabilia during a press briefing, held at the Tourism Ministry’s New Kingston offices today (August 7).
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), presents Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Hon. Najib Balala, with a memorabilia during a press briefing, held at the Tourism Ministry’s New Kingston offices today (August 7).

Tourism Minister Highlights Main Areas of MoU with Kenya

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), shakes the hand of President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, after announcing their commitment to partner in activities which will be held in recognition of the United Nations (UN) Declaration of the International Decade for People of African Descent, 2015-2024, at the Jamaica 57 Independence Grand Gala, at the National Stadium, on Tuesday (August 6).
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Events Begin to Recognise UN Decade For People of African Descent

The Government has launched the start of one year of local activities in recognition of the United Nations (UN) Declaration of the International Decade for People of African Descent, 2015-2024. The Jamaica 57 Independence Grand Gala, held at the National Stadium on Tuesday (August 6), was the start of the local activities, where Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,...
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President of the Senate and Chairman of the National Gallery of Jamaica, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares Finson (right), greets the First Lady of Kenya, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta (left), when she arrived at the gallery, today (August 6). At second left is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. Mrs. Kenyatta is in the island with her husband, the President of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, who is on a three-day State visit.
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First Lady of Kenya Tours National Gallery

First Lady of Kenya, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta, toured the National Gallery of Jamaica’s Summer Exhibition, in downtown Kingston, today (August 6). Mrs. Kenyattawas accompanied by Minister of  Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. She was introduced to some of the artists whose works are on display in the Gallery’s summer exhibition. Mrs. Kenyatta  also listened to the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), engages in a light discussion with President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, at a working luncheon, held at the Office of the Prime Minister, on August 5. With them (from left) are: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Kenya, Monica Juma, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. The President is on a three-day State visit to the island.
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PHOTOS: President of the Republic of Kenya at the Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), engages in a light discussion with President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, at a working luncheon, held at the Office of the Prime Minister, on August 5. With them (from left) are: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Kenya, Monica Juma, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, when he called on Mr. Holness at the Office of the Prime Minister, in St. Andrew, on August 5. The President and Mrs. Kenyatta are Jamaica’s special guests for the celebration of the 57th anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence. They are scheduled to depart the island on Wednesday (August 7).
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PHOTOS: PM and Kenyan President

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, when he called on Mr. Holness at the Office of the Prime Minister, in St. Andrew, on August 5. The President and Mrs. Kenyatta are Jamaica’s special guests for the celebration of the 57th anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence. They are scheduled...
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President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta (left), shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (2nd right), after being introduced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd left). President Kenyatta arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Monday (August 5) for a three-day State visit. Looking on are Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips (centre); and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
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PHOTOS: President Kenyatta Arrives For Three-Day State Visit

President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta (left), shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (2nd right), after being introduced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd left). President Kenyatta arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Monday (August 5) for a three-day...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (4th left), greets President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta (3rd left), on his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport on Monday (Aug. 5) for a three-day State visit. Descending the steps of the airplane is the Kenyan President
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President Kenyatta Arrives For Three-Day State Visit

President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, arrived in the island at approximately 1:25 p.m. on Monday (Aug. 5) for a three-day State visit. The landing of the private aircraft at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston was greeted with the symbolic 21-round gun salute from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). President Kenyatta was met at...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ .
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Kenyan President Heads Foreign Dignitaries For Denbigh

President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, heads a list of overseas dignitaries for the 67th staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show. The event will take place from August 4-6 at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon, under the theme: ‘Grow What You Eat…Eat What You Grow’, with the sub-theme: ‘Aligning farming decisions...
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