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Emmy Award-nominated actress Victoria Rowell (2nd right) enjoys a light conversation with (from left) Chairman, Economic Growth Council (EGC), Michael Lee-Chin; Jamaican Diaspora Foundation Chairman, Earl Jarrett; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference in Kingston on Tuesday (July 25).

Diaspora Member Commits to Local Film Industry

Well-known American actress Victoria Rowell, who filmed her comedic soap opera ‘Rich and Ruthless’ in Jamaica last year, has committed to further projects in the island. “Persons come to Jamaica, take Jamaica and leave with it, but my goal is...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, makes his presentation at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference, being held at the Jamaica Conference Centre.

Policy for Students with Special Needs

High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), His Excellency Seth George Ramocan (left), speaking in an interview with the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) Ian Boyne on the second day of the Diaspora Conference, downtown Kingston, on July 25.

UK Diaspora to Adopt 55 Clinics for ‘Jamaica 55’

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), and Economic Growth Council Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin (left), have a light moment as they exchange greetings before Tuesday’s (July 25) start of the Jamaica 55 Diaspora growth forum at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Looking on is Conference Chairman, Earl Jarrett. The biennial conference is being held from July 23 to 26 under the theme: ‘Partnering for Growth’.

Gov’t Woos Diaspora Investment

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), speaks with members of the Diaspora after addressing a session at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference on Monday (July 24) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

Prisoners to be Allowed Conjugal Visits

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (2nd right), in discussion with Executive Director, Jamaica Diaspora Institute, Professor Neville Ying (left), during Monday’s (July 25) session of the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. Listening are Lead, Diaspora Crime Intervention and Prevention Task Force, USA, Dr. Rupert Francis (Ret’d Capt) (2nd left); and Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

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Crime Down in Five Major Categories

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, is reporting reductions in five of the seven major categories of crime for the first six months of the calendar year. “When you aggregate all of the figures, overall there has been a five per cent decrease in crime in 2017 up to June, compared to 2016,” he said. “We have seen a...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Achievement Award – Diaspora, to Donika Jones, who resides in Canada, during a ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus on July 23 to officially open the Diaspora Conference, 2017, which is being held at the Jamaica Conference until July 26 .

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Diaspora Member Spreads Culture in Canada

Second generation Diaspora member, Donika Jones, is using volunteerism to spread the Jamaican culture in Canada. Born in Ontario, Canada, to Jamaican parents, Miss Jones, who is a health promotion specialist, credits her passion for volunteerism to her Jamaican parents. “Their Jamaican identity has always been paramount and that laid the foundation for me. They have always worked and given...

The Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference under way at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. The event runs from July 23-26.

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Diaspora Agriculture Task Force Engages Local Farmers

The Jamaica Diaspora Agriculture Task Force has been engaging Jamaican farmers in a number of initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable organic farming. The initiatives, which are in line with the Government’s economic growth agenda, are to ensure that local farmers are trained, and that appropriate technology and financing options are available to enable them to capitalise on the demand for...

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50 Infant Departments to be Established at Primary Schools

Some 50 infant departments are to be established at primary schools across the island under the Early Childhood Rationalisation Programme. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the disclosure during his presentation at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, yesterday (July 24). Senator Reid said the Early Childhood Commission is currently...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton addressing the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre yesterday (July 25).

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Health Minister Seeks Diaspora Support for Medical Facility

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is lobbying Diaspora support for a new J$5.9 billion (US$46 million) 220-bed medical facility to be built on the compound of the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James, to provide specialist services for children and adolescents. He has also urged Diaspora members to support the expansion of the Bustamante Hospital for...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), listens to Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), during Monday’s (July 24) opening plenary session, focusing on health care, at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference. The Conference is being held from July 23 to 27 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, under the theme: ‘Partnering for Growth’. Also listening (from 2nd left) are: Medical Chief of Staff, University Hospital of the West Indies and session moderator, Dr. Carl Bruce; Conference Chairman, Earl Jarrett; and Surgeon, Researcher and Specialist in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment at Mercy Medical Centre in the United States, Dr. Vincent Reid.

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Diaspora Conference to Highlight National Imperatives

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference is expected to facilitate constructive dialogue on national imperatives. Speaking at the opening of the plenary sessions at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Monday, July 24, Senator Johnson Smith said it is anticipated that the four-day event will yield...

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), looks on while the Most Hon. Lady Allen (2nd left), pins United Kingdom (UK) Diaspora Advisory Board Member – Future Leader, Tanesha Westcarr, during the Governor-General

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Heritage Programme to Connect UK Youth with Jamaican Roots

The United Kingdom (UK) Diaspora is looking to engage young people of Jamaican heritage in a month-long internship programme in the island. “We want the young people to stay connected and get a taste of Jamaica while getting their skill sets developed,” said Future Leader UK representative on the Diaspora Advisory Board, Tanesha Westcarr. She was speaking to JIS News...