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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, after his presentation at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 23.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, after his presentation at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 23.

PM Proposes Initiative to Assist Highly Indebted Middle-Income Countries

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging the international community to support an initiative aimed at providing access to development assistance for highly indebted middle-income countries (HIMIC). In proposing the HIMIC Initiative during the General Debate of the...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point to President and Chief Executive Officer of Grupo Puntacana hotel chain, Frank R. Rainieri. Occasion was a panel discussion as part of the annual meeting of the Clinton Global initiative (CGI) on ‘Sustaining Wanderlust Approaches to Inclusive Growth and Responsible Tourism’ held on September 20 at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point to President and Chief Executive Officer of Grupo Puntacana hotel chain, Frank R. Rainieri. Occasion was a panel discussion as part of the annual meeting of the Clinton Global initiative (CGI) on ‘Sustaining Wanderlust Approaches to Inclusive Growth and Responsible Tourism’ held on September 20 at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.

Gov’t Committed to Improving Living Conditions in Resort Areas
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, shares a thought with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, just before delivering the keynote address at the opening of the 4th annual International Conference on Sustainable Development at Columbia University in New York on September 21. Others (from left) are Director for the Sustainable Development Earth Institute of Columbia University, Jeffrey Sachs; and Ambassador Plenipotentiary for Economic Affairs, Dr. Nigel Clarke.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, shares a thought with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, just before delivering the keynote address at the opening of the 4th annual International Conference on Sustainable Development at Columbia University in New York on September 21. Others (from left) are Director for the Sustainable Development Earth Institute of Columbia University, Jeffrey Sachs; and Ambassador Plenipotentiary for Economic Affairs, Dr. Nigel Clarke.

PM Calls for Review of Development Aid for Middle – Income Countries
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (4th right); and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (4th left), share a moment with a group of Jamaican students who attend Howard University in Washington, DC, USA, during a recent reception hosted by the Embassy of Jamaica.
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (4th right); and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (4th left), share a moment with a group of Jamaican students who attend Howard University in Washington, DC, USA, during a recent reception hosted by the Embassy of Jamaica.

Gov’t Seeking to Engage Diaspora Youth
Attorney-at-Law at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, André Coore, with colleague, Gabrielle Elliott-Williams at his bar-calling ceremony at the Supreme Court. Mr. Coore is one of 23 Jamaicans selected for the Chevening scholarship for the 2016/17 academic year to pursue master’s degree programmes in the United Kingdom and will be reading for a degree in International Law at the University College London.
Attorney-at-Law at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, André Coore, with colleague, Gabrielle Elliott-Williams at his bar-calling ceremony at the Supreme Court. Mr. Coore is one of 23 Jamaicans selected for the Chevening scholarship for the 2016/17 academic year to pursue master’s degree programmes in the United Kingdom and will be reading for a degree in International Law at the University College London.

Chevening Scholars Eager to Make Their Mark

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Jamaica Adopts Neutral Position on Western Sahara Region

The Government of Jamaica has adopted a position of neutrality with respect to the Western Sahara region, referred to as the ‘Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic’ (SADR), at the 71st Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, being held in New York. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the country’s position of neutrality is intended to allow the...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator, the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), engages first-form students of Campion College . (File Photo)
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Education Minister Endorses UNICEF’s Global Goals

The Education, Youth and Information Ministry is endorsing the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Global Goals for Sustainable Development. In observance of this initiative, dubbed the World’s Largest Lesson, Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said emphasis is being placed on students thinking about bigger global issues such as poverty, climate change and energy, among others. “We as a country...
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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
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Prime Minister to Attend 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York

Prime Minister Andrew Holness will make his formal introduction to the international community at the 71st Session of the United States General Assembly being held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Prime Minister and his delegation leaves the island today (Monday, September 19) and will return on Saturday, September 24. The theme for this year’s session is...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses diaspora members at a reception in her honour at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, on September 16.
Foreign Affairs

Diaspora Encouraged to Partner with Government

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has encouraged members of the diaspora to partner with the Government by sharing their thoughts, expertise and best practices to further develop the country. Addressing a reception in her honour at the Jamaican Embassy on September 16, Senator Johnson Smith said it is her intention to forge...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks.
Foreign Affairs

Ambassador to Build Stronger Alliances with Diaspora

Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, says she will be building stronger alliances between Jamaica and the diaspora, pursuing opportunities for trade and investment, and strengthening the bilateral relationship with the US. She was making her first address to the diaspora since her appointment, at a reception to honour Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade,...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith, addresses members of the Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Forum conference on de-risking and correspondent banking at the Walter E Washington Convention Centre in Washington, D.C., on September 16. Seated at right is moderator, Ms. Teri Coaxum.
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica in Compliance with Intl. Banking Standards – Foreign Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith, says the country has strengthened its financial oversight and regulatory frameworks to  remain in compliance with international banking standards. “Given the severity of the challenge of de-risking by international banks, the Government has accorded the highest priority to this matter,” the Minister emphasised. She was addressing a panel...
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(Front, right-left) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange, receives a cheque of JMD $9,995
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Grange: UNESCO to spend JMD$10 Million on Development Projects

The Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO has secured close to J$10 million to fund development projects in the areas of Culture, Gender, Youth and Science. The disclosure was made by the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Chairman of the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO, the Honourable Olivia Grange. Addressing the first meeting of the new Board of...
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