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Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ .
Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ .

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...
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), engages Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, in discussion during a reception hosted at the Ministry’s new offices in downtown Kingston on July 25, to commemorate the International Seabed Authority’s (ISA) 25th anniversary.
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), engages Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, in discussion during a reception hosted at the Ministry’s new offices in downtown Kingston on July 25, to commemorate the International Seabed Authority’s (ISA) 25th anniversary.

PHOTOS: Minister Johnson Smith at International Seabed Authority 25th Anniversary Reception
Manager of the Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, Chenee Russell.
Manager of the Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, Chenee Russell.

World to Observe Day Against Trafficking in Persons July 30
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Michael Lodge, at the start of the 25th Anniversary Commemorative Session of the Assembly of the ISA, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, on Thursday (July 25).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Michael Lodge, at the start of the 25th Anniversary Commemorative Session of the Assembly of the ISA, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, on Thursday (July 25).

Legislation Being Advanced to Ensure Compliance with Rules of Seabed Exploration
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), congratulates Brazilian researcher, Dr. Mauricio Shimabukuro, on winning the International Seabed Authority
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), congratulates Brazilian researcher, Dr. Mauricio Shimabukuro, on winning the International Seabed Authority's (ISA) Secretary-General’s 2019 Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research. The presentation was made on July 25 during the 25th Session of the ISA at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

Brazilian Researcher Wins ISA Secretary-General’s 2019 Award

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second left), having a lively discussion with President, University of Technology (UTech), Professor Stephen Vasciannie (right), at the inaugural biennial lecture in honour of the 25th anniversary of the International Seabed Authority and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, on July 23. Sharing the moment (from left) are Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the International Seabed Authority, Dr. Kathy-Ann Brown and Secretary General, International Seabed Authority, Michael Lodge.
Foreign Affairs

UTech Head Says Jamaica Respects Rule of Law in International Affairs

President, University of Technology (UTech), Professor Stephen Vasciannie, says Jamaica has sought, throughout the years, to show great respect for principles of the rule of law in international affairs. He was speaking at the inaugural biennial lecture in honour of the 25th anniversary of the International Seabed Authority and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, at...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), addresses the 25th Session of the General Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on July 22. At left is Secretary General of the ISA, Michael Lodge.
Foreign Affairs

Oceans and Seas Vital to Economic Sustainability of SIDS – Foreign Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says oceans and seas are pivotal to the economic sustainability of small island developing states (SIDS) such as Jamaica. Against this background, she welcomes the increased global focus on ocean-related matters, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 14, which urges stakeholder collaboration to “conserve and use the oceans, seas...
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, addresses the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of St. Andrew, at Hotel Four Seasons on Tuesday (July 16).
Finance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

Resident Rep of IMF Encouraged By Efforts to Spur Higher Levels of Growth

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, says he is encouraged by Government-led multi-stakeholder efforts to spur higher levels of sustainable growth for Jamaica. This, he notes, is through interventions and measures designed to address the underlying impediments. He was speaking at the Rotary Club of St. Andrew’s weekly luncheon at Hotel Four Seasons in New Kingston,...
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Ngouana (left), converses with President of the Rotary Club of St. Andrew, Audley Diedrick, during the club’s weekly meeting at Hotel Four Seasons on Tuesday (July 16).
Finance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

IMF’s Jamaica Office to Remain Open

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will maintain operations at its Jamaica office beyond November, when the country officially concludes its current arrangement with the organisation. Resident Representative, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, said while it is the norm for the IMF to close its local office when its programme with a country ends, the decision to maintain the Jamaica office for...
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Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Laurie Peters
CommunityForeign Affairs

NGOs Encouraged to Access Canada Fund

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are being invited to submit proposals under the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) programme. Deadline for submission of proposals is July 31 and applicants can apply for up to Can$25,000 per project. The CFLI provides support for small-scale but high-impact projects undertaken by local NGOs that align with the Government of Canada’s international assistance priorities. Canada’s...
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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

Jamaica and Cayman to Strengthen Trade – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica is moving to improve trade relations with the Cayman Islands. The Prime Minister made the comments while speaking to the Jamaican diaspora in Cayman last weekend. During his visit, Prime Minister Holness also held bilateral talks with the Premier of the Cayman Islands Hon. Alden McLaughlin and Government officials. The Prime Minister said it...
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