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Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Jamaica, Her Excellency Ines Fors Fernandez (third left), with five of the eight medical students, receiving scholarships to pursue studies in neighbouring island, beginning in September. From left are: Satasha Hutchinson, Marianne Binta Konate Hernandez, Amanda Bradley, Dominique Whitely and Donorio Hartley. The scholarships, which have been awarded under the Jamaica/Cuba Bilateral Medical Scholarship Programme, were presented during a ceremony at the Cuban Embassy in Kingston on May 31.

Eight Medical Students Awarded Cuban Scholarships

Seven young Jamaican students will have the opportunity to pursue studies in Cuba under the Jamaica/Cuba Bilateral Medical Scholarship Programme, beginning in September. Amanda Bradley, Dominique Whitely, Deanroy Clarke, Donorio Hartley, Satasha Hutchinson, Kerrylee Jones and Naifa Murray are this...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Michael Henry (right), presents a copy of his publication, titled, ‘Many Rivers to Cross – A Political Journey of Audacious Hope’, to Reparation Activist, Esther Stanford, when she visited the Minister at Jamaica House today (May 30).

Henry Reiterates Commitment to Continue Advocating for Reparations

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), listens to Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Hon Ahmed Hussen (right), when he called on the Minister at the Ministry, on Oxford Road in Kingston on May 22. At left is Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters.

PHOTOS: Minister Chang and Canada’s Minister of Immigration

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship for Canada, Hon. Ahmed Hussen, speaks with JIS News at the Canadian High Commission, 10 Waterloo Road in Kingston.

Canadian Immigration Minister on Two-Day Visit

Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of Spain, Victoria Garcia, addresses students during the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (Region 4) Day of Excellence (Dia de Excelencia) Primary School Spanish Competition, which was held at the St. John’s Methodist Church Action Centre in St. James on May 16.

More Emphasis Should be Placed on Spanish as Second Language – Embassy Official

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), and Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, raise a toast to celebrate Europe Day 2019, during a reception held at the Ambassador

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EU a Solid Development Partner – Senator Johnson Smith

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the European Union (EU) remains a solid and reliable development partner for Jamaica. She noted that through collaboration spanning some 44 years, the EU has provided support to key sectors of the country, helping to drive social and economic progress. “Areas such as youth development, rural...

Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

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EU Budgetary Support a Signal of Confidence in Jamaica

Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, says the continued budgetary support provided to Jamaica is a signal of trust in the country’s economic progress. “Budget support is a particular modality that a country has to qualify for, and it is not granted to everybody because it has to be based on sound financial management,...

Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, engages students of Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School during a recent visit. The St. Andrew-based instution received funding for new classrooms, bathrooms and perimeter fencing, under the European Union

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EU Delegation in Jamaica to Celebrate Europe Day on May 9

The European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica will observe Europe Day on Thursday (May 9) to celebrate the achievements of the Union. The date marks the anniversary of the historical ‘Schuman Declaration’ on May 9, 1950, when then French foreign minister, Robert Schuman, delivered a speech in Paris, where he set out his idea for a new form of political...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses today

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PM Provides Details of Meeting with US President

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the recent meeting with President of the United States of America (USA), Donald Trump; and several Caribbean leaders provided a direct opportunity for the strengthening of bilateral and regional relationships. On Friday, March 22, 2019, the leaders of five Caribbean countries – The Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica and St. Lucia –...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right) addressing the Caribbean Forum of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (CARIFORUM) Post-Cotonou Caucus of Ministers at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on April 14. At right is Director General, CARIFORUM, Percival Marie.

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Negotiations Launched for CARIFORUM Regional Protocol

Negotiations have been formally launched for a Caribbean Forum of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (CARIFORUM) Regional Protocol. This will form an integral part of an African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP)/European Union (EU) post Cotonou Agreement. The Cotonou Agreement currently governing ACP-EU relations is due to expire in 2020. Negotiations on a new ACP-EU...

Secretary-General, CARICOM and Caribbean Forum of African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (CARIFORUM), Ambassador Irwin LaRocque (left) and Commissioner in charge of International Cooperation and Development in the European Commission, Neven Mimica, sign six financing Agreements of European Union-CARICOM cooperation, valued at €114.8 million, during a ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on April 15.

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CARICOM and EU Sign Financing Agreements

Six Financing Agreements of European Union-CARICOM cooperation, valued at €114.8 million, which will have a direct impact for the citizens of the Caribbean Region, were signed today (April 15). The agreements were signed by Secretary-General, CARICOM and Caribbean Forum of African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (CARIFORUM), Ambassador Irwin LaRocque; and Commissioner in charge of International Cooperation and Development...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left); and Commissioner in charge of International Cooperation and Development in the European Commission, Neven Mimica, affix their signatures to two financing agreements, under the 11th European Development Fund, valued at $2.8 billion (€20.20 million), at a ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on April 15.

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Government Signs Agreements with European Union

The Government today (April 15) signed two financing agreements with the European Union (EU), under the 11th European Development Fund, valued at J$2.8 billion (€20.20 million). This will support the Public Finance Management Reform Programme at a cost of €3.65 million (J$509.1 million), with first disbursement of J$132.5 million, and address environmental and climate change challenges through improved forest management...