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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses a plenary session during the 8th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (June 19). (FILE)

Diaspora Policy Reflects Commitment to Jamaicans Abroad – Senator Johnson Smith

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the proposed implementation of a National Diaspora Policy reflects the commitment of the Government across administrations to the development and well-being of Jamaicans abroad. She said...

Senior Director within the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Gillian Wilkinson-McDaniel, speaking during the Eighth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on June 19, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

More Inclusion of Youth and Technology in Development of Creative Industries

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Brand EQ Group Inc., Canada, Nadine Spencer (left), speaks at the Eighth Biennial Diaspora Conference, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on June 19. Listening (from second left) are Senior Director, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Gillian Wilkinson-McDaniel; Mayor of the city of Miramar, Florida, USA, Wayne Messam; and CEO of Ready TV, Chris Dehring.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Market Country Positively Online

Mayor of the City of Miramar, Florida, Wayne Messam, speaks at the Eighth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on June 19.

Mayor of Miramar Wants Partnerships to Expand Culture

Country Head for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Jamaica, Jason Fraser, addressing the Social Business Emterprises plenary session during the eighth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Tuesday (June 18).

Jamaican Diaspora A Critical Development Partner – USAID Country Head

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Government Continues to Advance Cultural and Creative Industries

The Government will continue to pursue strategic policies and initiatives geared towards advancing the cultural and creative industries for the benefit of all Jamaicans. This was stated by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, while addressing a session of the eighth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston today (June 19)....

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (right), enjoys a good laugh with Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica National (JN) Group, Hon. Earl Jarrett (left) and Jamaica Regiment Commander, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Brigadier Radgh Mason, at the fifth plenary session of the Eighth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, on Tuesday (June 18). The four-day event is being held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, under the theme ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Building Pathways for Sustainable Development’.

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JCF Increases Use of Technology to Strengthen Investigative Processes

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, says the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is increasing its use of cyber forensics, ballistics and DNA evidence to strengthen its investigative processes. Giving an overview of the use of technology in investigations conducted by the JCF, at a plenary session for the Eighth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on June 18 held at the...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the. Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), admires a souvenier Dutch pot and stove on display at the Napier’s Patterns, Moulds and Castings booth, during the eighth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in downtown Kingston. Looking on is Carmen Barton of Napier’s Pattern, Moulds and Castings.

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Local Artisans Showing Products at Diaspora Conference

Local artisans are optimistic about the potential business opportunities arising from their participation in the eighth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference. The work of jewellers, fashion designers, potters, glassware makers, among others, is being showcased as part of the Marketplace concept at the three-day event, being held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, from June 17 to 20. Speaking with...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the Eighth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on Monday (June 17). The event is being held from June 16 to 20 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston under the theme ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Building Pathways for Sustainable Development’.

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Members and Organisations in Diaspora Encouraged to Support JSSE

Members and organisations in the diaspora are being encouraged to support the newly established Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSSE). An initiative of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), the JSSE, which was launched in January by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is designed to facilitate funding, through donations, for the activities of entities involved in social programme delivery to...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses participants at the third plenary session for the eighth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (June 18).

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Members of Diaspora Encouraged to Adopt More Health Centres

More members of the Jamaican Diaspora are being encouraged to support the Government’s Adopt-a-Clinic initiative, which seeks the help of volunteers in building the capacity of health centres. The call comes from Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who reminded the diaspora that the Ministry now has “about 20-plus clinics lined up for adoption”. “This Adopt-a-Clinic...

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COJ to Expand Services Through Online Platform

The Companies Office of Jamaica’s (COJ) online platform, Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF), will be expanding its services to offer persons the opportunity to register their businesses and companies from anywhere in the world, by the end of the year. The eBRF, which was launched last year, currently facilitates persons registering the names of their business or company. Speaking with...

Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, addressing delegates attending the 8th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on Monday (June 17). The event is being held form June 16 to 20 at the Jamaica Conference in downtown Kingston, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Building Pathways for Sustainable Development’.

7 years ago DiasporaVision 2030

Partnerships with Diaspora Critical to Achieving Sustainable Growth – Dr. Henry

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, says strengthening existing partnerships and forging new ties between Jamaica and its diaspora, are vital to achieving sustainable growth and development. “For us to achieve the stated objective in Vision 2030 to make Jamaica the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business… partnerships are...