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President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, pays tribute to Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on June 16. The President is on a two-day official working visit to Jamaica.
President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, pays tribute to Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on June 16. The President is on a two-day official working visit to Jamaica.

PHOTOS: President Akufo-Addo Pays Tribute to Marcus Garvey

 
Vice President of Marketing at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Gabriel Heron.
Vice President of Marketing at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Gabriel Heron.

JAMPRO to Connect Diaspora Investors with Local Businesses
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), in conversation with President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during a courtesy call on King’s House on June 16. The President is on a two-day official working visit to Jamaica.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), in conversation with President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during a courtesy call on King’s House on June 16. The President is on a two-day official working visit to Jamaica.

PHOTOS: G-G Receives Courtesy Call from President Akufo-Addo
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), shakes hands with President of the Republic of Ghana His Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (second left), shortly before he signed the condolence book for the former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga on Saturday (June 15) at Jamaica House. Also pictured (from right) are: Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. President Akufo-Addo is on a two-day official working visit to Jamaica.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), shakes hands with President of the Republic of Ghana His Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (second left), shortly before he signed the condolence book for the former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga on Saturday (June 15) at Jamaica House. Also pictured (from right) are: Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. President Akufo-Addo is on a two-day official working visit to Jamaica.

President Akufo-Addo Hails Mr Seaga as an Illustrious Leader
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (left), discuss a matter of interest shortly before they issued a joint press statement, following bilateral talks at Jamaica House on Saturday (June 15). Also pictured is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (left), discuss a matter of interest shortly before they issued a joint press statement, following bilateral talks at Jamaica House on Saturday (June 15). Also pictured is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Ghana-Jamaica Joint Commission for Cooperation to be Reactivated

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Hon. Olivia Grange (left) along with President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Danka Akufo-Addo, are taken on a guided tour of the Seville Great House and Heritage Park, by tour guide, Eldon Riley (right) on Saturday, June 15.
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Jamaica to Participate in the ‘Year of Return, Ghana 2019’ Activities

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange says Jamaica will be represented at the various activities scheduled for the ‘Year of Return, Ghana 2019’. She made the disclosure following a tour of the Seville Great House and Heritage Park in St. Ann on Saturday (June 15), with President of the Republic of Ghana His Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (right) on his arrival at Jamaica House on Saturday (June 15). President Akufo-Addo is on a two-day official working visit to Jamaica. At centre is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
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PHOTOS: PM and Ghanaian President’s Courtesy Call and Arrival

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (right) on his arrival at Jamaica House on Saturday (June 15). President Akufo-Addo is on a two-day official working visit to Jamaica. At centre is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is presented with a promotional plaque by President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, during an exchange of gifts following a joint press statement on Saturday (June 15) at Jamaica House. President Akufo-Addo, who also held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Holness, is in the island for a two-day official working visit. It forms part of a Caribbean tour to promote “The Year of Return, Ghana 2019,” which is a major landmark marketing campaign targeting the African – American and Diaspora Market to mark 400 years of the first enslaved African arriving in Jamestown Virginia.
Foreign AffairsOfficial VisitsPrime Minister

Visa Waiver Agreement Between Jamaica and Ghana to be Implemented

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says a visa waiver agreement is to be implemented between Jamaica and Ghana. Mr. Holness said the Foreign Affairs Ministers of both countries have been mandated to negotiate and conclude the agreement. The Prime Minister was issuing a press statement at Jamaica House on Saturday (June 15) along with President of the Republic of...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right) addressing the Senate on June 14. Others from left are : Senator Ransford Braham and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Foreign Affairs

Gov’t Announces Investigation into Detention of Fishermen by US Coast Guards

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade says it is investigating the matter in which four Jamaican fishermen have brought a case against the United States Coast Guard for alleged mistreatment, following their arrest and detention in 2017 in Haitian waters. “We are investigating the situation with our consulate in Miami and other relevant Government agencies as we seek...
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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
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President of The Republic of Ghana to Visit Jamaica

Prime Minister Andrew Holness will welcome to Jamaica His Excellency President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana for a two-day official working visit. The visit will begin tomorrow Saturday (June 15). Prime Minister Holness will hold talks with His Excellency Akufo-Addo at Jamaica House on Saturday afternoon following which the two leaders will give a statement...
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