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A voter demonstrating how to cast a ballot using the new paperless electronic ballot the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s Office in California will be implementing in 2020.The system was introduced to journalists on Friday (November 2), who are part of the Foreign Press Center’s International Reporting Tour.

LA County Develops New Digital Voting System

The Los Angeles (LA) County Registrar-Recorder’s Office in California has created a new voting system, to be implemented in 2020, which could influence a change in how persons vote across the United States of America. The new system, which will...

Staff members of the LA County Registrar-Recorder’s Office in Los Angeles, California, sorting Vote By Mail (VBM) ballots on Friday (November 2), which were submitted by voters ahead of the upcoming Mid-term Elections on November 6.

Thousands in California Use VBM System for Midterm Elections

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left) is greeted by Resident Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Kenji Tobita (right) at the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the JICA Alumni Association in Jamaica at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on November 3. Others from left are: Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki and President, JICA Alumni Association in Jamaica, Lenroy James.

Over 600 Jamaicans Benefit from Training in Japan

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), addressing senior-level government officials and experts from Caribbean countries at the opening ceremony of a 2030 workshop on Thursday (November 1) at the Courtleigh Hotel, New Kingston. The two-day event was held under the theme, 'Co-creating Sustainable Solutions – Progress, Challenges and Emerging Tools'.

Foreign Minister Urges Increased Focus on Building Resilient Societies

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left); and St. Mary Municipal Corporation Chairman and Port Maria Mayor, Councillor Richard Creary, officially open the St. Mary Drop-In Centre on Thursday (November 1). The facility was built at a cost of $12 million. The opening formed part of activities to launch Local Government and Community Development Month, being celebrated in November under the theme ‘Protecting the Vulnerable... Establishing

New St. Mary Drop-In Centre Officially Opened

Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, presenting a resolution in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 30), calling for the lifting of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed on the Republic of Cuba by the United States.

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House Approves Resolution Calling for Lifting of US Sanctions Against Cuba

The House of Representatives has approved a resolution calling for the lifting of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed on the Republic of Cuba by the United States (US). Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, who moved the resolution during Tuesday’s (October 30) sitting of the House, said the ban, which has been in place for almost six decades,...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, engages with High Commissioner to London, His Excellency Seth George Ramocan (left); and International reggae artist Freddy McGregor. Occasion was a reception before the start of Sunday’s (October 28) friendly football match between the Reggae Girlz and England’s Nottingham Forest Ladies in City Ground, Nottingham. The Jamaicans won the match 3-0.

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Reggae Girlz Friendly in UK a Tribute to Windrush Generation

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has hailed Sunday’s (October 28) friendly football match between the Reggae Girlz and England’s Nottingham Forest Ladies, as a fitting tribute to the Windrush Generation. The football match, which was held at the City Ground, Nottingham, was won by the Reggae Girlz 3-0. Minister Johnson Smith, who...

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes a point in his presentation on the topic, ‘Challenges of the Windrush Generation’, during the University of the West Indies (UWI) Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work’s biweekly departmental seminar, held at the Senate Building today (October 25) at the UWI, Mona Campus.

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State Minister Says Government Will Continue to Advocate for Windrush Generation

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Government will continue to actively advocate on behalf of the Windrush Generation. “The Government will continue to actively advocate for resolution to this Windrush immigration crisis, including the matter of just and adequate compensation to victims,” Senator Charles Jr. said. “We...

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Prime Minister Wants Spanish to Be Second Language

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says it is of strategic importance that the appropriate programmes be put in place, making Spanish a second language in Jamaica. Delivering the keynote address at the official opening of the Excellence Oyster Bay Hotel in Trelawny on October 18, Mr. Holness said there are so many Spanish investments in Jamaica, that “bilateral...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right) and Spain’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Josep Bosch (left), raise their glasses in a toast to commemorate Spain’s National Day, at a reception held on October 10 at the Ambassador’s residence in St Andrew.

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Spain Among Highest Ranked Investors in Jamaica

Spain is now among the highest ranked investors in Jamaica, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. Speaking at Spain’s National Day reception, held on October 10 at the Ambassador of Spain’s residence in Kingston, the Minister said that Jamaica has been able to attract investments from six of the top-10 hotel chains...

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Jamaica’s Diplomats Meet in Kingston for Discussions to Drive Foreign Policy

Jamaican Heads of Mission worldwide, will join the rest of the Foreign Ministry’s Executive Management this week (October 8-12) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, for their 2018 Conference. The meetings will be held under the theme, “Diplomacy in an Era of Constant Change: Jamaica’s Response” and will address a wide range of policy and operational issues. In addition...

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), shares a good laugh with Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, at the launch of the National Foreign Trade Policy, and Consultancy for the National Trade Information Portal, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on October 4.

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Gov’t to Abolish Some Fees Payable to Trade Board

The Government is to abolish a range of import and export fees payable to the Trade Board Limited and other such entities, in order to increase Jamaica’s chances of global competitiveness. Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that “between seven and 10 of them” that have been identified are no longer relevant and will be submitted...