Secretary-General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), Ambassador Dr. June Soomer, believes a more coordinated collective approach to disasters is needed by regional governments. She said this will require ongoing dialogue among heads of governments ahead of the onset of disasters, such as storms and hurricanes, to determine the appropriate responsive actions to countries likely to be impacted. “We...

The European Union (EU) has committed to remaining a key partner with Jamaica in combatting transnational organised criminal activity. Head of the EU Delegation, Malgorzata Wasilewska, said that the organisation’s support to the country includes the provision of technical assistance in the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) under Phase II of the EU ATT Outreach Project. She noted...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday afternoon (July 24) engaged Jamaican and Caribbean nationals living in Namibia as part of his official visit to the southern African state. The Prime Minister addressed the Diaspora in keeping with his mission to update and discuss matters involving the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and by extension, Jamaica. Prime Minister Holness noted that a large part...

State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, says the necessary regulatory framework must be in place to ensure that all states benefit from exploitation of the mineral resources of the deep seabed in areas beyond national jurisdictions. He noted that the common heritage of mankind principle in international law requires that exploitation “must...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has underscored Jamaica’s commitment in strengthening its partnership with the South African state of Namibia. Speaking during bilateral talks yesterday (Monday July 23) with Namibian President His Excellency Dr Hage Geingob, Prime Minister Holness stated that during the years of Namibia’s liberation struggle, the Government of Jamaica considered it a privilege and duty to support the...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Namibia for naming a street in the capital, Windhoek, in honour of Jamaica’s first national hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey. The street renaming ceremony took place this afternoon (July 23) during Prime Minister Holness’ official working visit to Namibia. “Naming a street in this capital...

Jamaicans traveling to the Republic of Namibia for business or tourism will not be required to obtain a visa. The Governments of Jamaica and Namibia this morning (July 23) agreed to a visa waiver programme. It’s the first of several agreements between both countries, as Prime Minister Andrew Holness began a full day of discussions with the Namibian President HE...