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German Ambassador to Jamaica, Joachim Christoph Schmillen; Head of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska; and Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, pay keen attention as a student explains how to repair a weed whacker. Occasion was the recent launch of the Sugar Transformation Unit’s (STU) skills training programme at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs Training and Production Centre in Clarendon.

EU Providing Support for Sugar-Dependent Areas

Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, says that since 2013, the union has provided over Euros 30 million for programmes aimed at improving the livelihood of people, who reside in sugar-dependent areas. The support...

Youth Representation on Diaspora to Increase

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), greets Registered Nurse and Chairperson of the Jamaica Diaspora Health Sector, Claudette Powell, at a special Diaspora interest group meeting, held at the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in downtown Kingston on July 26.

Health Minister Says Diaspora Adopt-A-Clinic Project Necessary

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), is greeted by Chairman of the Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force, Leo Gillings, on his arrival at yesterday’s (July 26) education forum at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

Diaspora Members Make Donations to Education Sector

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), greets Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference Chairman, Earl Jarrett (left), ahead of Monday’s (July 24) opening plenary session, focusing on health care, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. The Conference is being held from July 23 to 27 under the theme: ‘Partnering for Growth’. Looking on (from 2nd left) are: Medical Chief of Staff, University Hospital of the West Indies and session moderator, Dr. Carl Bruce; and Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Clinical Training for Registered Nurses in UK

9 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaicans Living Illegally in the UK Urged to Legitimise Their Status

High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), His Excellency Seth George Ramocan, is urging Jamaicans living illegally in the UK to take steps to legitimise their residency. He said this was imperative in order for persons to avoid challenges such as being unable to gain employment, noting that “if anyone employs you, that person can be charged and imprisoned.” Mr....

9 years ago Diaspora

Former Miss Jamaica Urges Support for Sickle Cell Foundation

Ambassador for the Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica and member of the Jamaican Diaspora in the United Kingdom (UK), Gina Hargitay, is calling for persons to help fight the sickle cell disease, through charity. The Miss Jamaica World 2013, speaking to JIS News at the recently held Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference in Kingston, said she is in the process...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes his presentation at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (July 26). Listening (from 2nd left) are: Chairperson of the Gastronomy Network and Linkages Council Member, Nicola Madden-Greig; Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), Dr. Andrew Spencer; and Edward Wray of the Rasta Indigenous Village.

9 years ago DiasporaTourism

Diaspora a Powerful Market for Tourism – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Government is committed to harnessing the potential of the Diaspora in ensuring the sustainable growth of the industry. “The truth is that 11 to 15 per cent of tourism arrivals in Jamaica come from the Diaspora, so Diaspora tourism is vital to us and is critical. That means $250 million to $300...

Members of the Jamaica Middle East Diaspora, Christen King (left) and Administrator, Marcia Clarke, at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference being held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston. It is the first time that the group, formed in 2016, is being represented at the conference.

9 years ago Diaspora

Jamaica Middle East Diaspora Eager to Give Back

The Jamaica Middle East Diaspora is looking to partner with local entities on various projects in support of national development. “All of us have a common goal, which is we love our country and we want to give back,” said Administrator of the group, Marcia Clarke. “We are passionate and we are ready to support. We do not want to...

9 years ago DiasporaNational Security

80 Pre-Owned Cars Purchased for JCF

The Government has so far acquired 80 of 200 pre-owned cars in a bid to boost the mobility of members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Making a presentation at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference on July 24 at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, said 16 pickups have also been acquired....

National Security Minister Hon. Robert Montague Addressing the Jamaica 55 Diaspora conference.

9 years ago DiasporaNational Security

500 Illegal Weapons Seized Since January

Approximately 500 illegal weapons have been taken off the streets under the ‘Get the Guns’ campaign for the six-month period from January to June. Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, in making the disclosure at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Monday (July 24), said the figure represents a 32 per...

9 years ago DiasporaEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

National Investment Portal Being Developed by JAMPRO

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is developing a national investment portal as part of its three-year business strategy. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the portal will serve as a comprehensive base of information that facilitates investments in Jamaica. He said the portal’s main functions will include: information sharing; facilitating online...