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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.
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.

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...
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.
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.

Assistance For Alpha Institute
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Foreign Ministry’s Update On Welfare Of The Jamaican Community In China
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).
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).

US And Jamaica To Strengthen Cooperation On Security Matters
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.
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.

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

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United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo (left), waves goodbye to (from second left): United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Donald Tapia; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert Roberts, at the Norman Manley International Airport today (January 22), following his two-day working visit to Jamaica.
Foreign AffairsUS Secretary of State

PHOTOS: Pompeo Departs

United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo (left), waves goodbye to (from second left): United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Donald Tapia; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert Roberts, at the Norman Manley International Airport today (January 22), following...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second right), greets United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo (right), on his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport on Monday (January 21) for a two-day working visit. Looking on (from left) are Opposition Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Lisa Hanna; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert Roberts.
Foreign AffairsOfficial VisitsUS Secretary of State

US Secretary of State Arrives For Two-Day Working Visit

United States (US) Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, arrived in the island on Tuesday (January 21) for a two-day working visit. His plane landed at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston at approximately 6:04 p.m., where he was met by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. The welcome party also included Permanent Secretary in...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (centre), shares a photo opportunity with members of the organising committee of the David ‘Wagga’ Hunt Scholarship Fund at one of its annual fundraising balls held at the National Education Association Atrium in downtown Washington DC.
EducationForeign Affairs

Jamaican Embassy To Be Honoured At Scholarship Ball

The Embassy of Jamaica will be honoured at this year’s David “Wagga” Hunt Scholarship Ball, which will take place in Washington DC on Saturday, January 18. Ambassador of Jamaica to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks, will serve as patron for the event, where the Embassy will be recognised for its support and patronage of the fundraising ball...
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High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), His Excellency Seth George Ramocan and Dr. Lola Ramocan (right), share a moment with Miss World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh, at a special reception held at the High Commission in London on Thursday (December 19).
CultureForeign Affairs

Miss World Celebrated by Jamaicans in London

Miss World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh, was honoured by Jamaicans in the United Kingdom (UK) at a special reception held at the High Commission in London on Thursday (December 19). High Commissioner, His Excellency Seth George Ramocan, who hosted the event, said that Miss Singh’s coronation had capped off a year of accomplishments for the island. He said that 2019 was...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert Roberts (centre), and Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Jamaica, Her Excellency Inés Fors Fernández (left), view the exhibit highlighting diplomatic relations between Jamaica and Cuba over the years, which opened on Monday (December 9) in the Ministry
CARICOMForeign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Ministry Mounts Exhibit on Cuba-CARICOM Relations

An exhibition, depicting the relationship between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Cuba, is on display in the main lobby of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, 21 Dominica Drive in New Kingston. The display, which was officially opened on Monday (December 9) by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert Roberts, is part of activities to celebrate...
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Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (at lectern) addresses Friday’s (Nov. 29) sitting of the Upper House. Also pictured at left is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. In the background (from left) are: Government Senator, Kerensia Morrison; and Deputy President of the Upper House, Senator Aubyn Hill.
Foreign Affairs

Business Owners Who Have Paid The Now Abolished Minimum Business Tax For This Year Are Entitled To A Refund

Business owners who have paid the now abolished minimum business tax for this year are entitled to a refund. This was disclosed by Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, as she piloted the legislation giving effect to the elimination and refund of the tax, at...
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