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Under-Secretary for Foreign Trade in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Marcia Thomas (left), in discussion with Trade Officer, Delegation of the European Union in Jamaica, The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and the Cayman Islands, Koenraad Burie, during a one-day workshop for the private sector on the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, yesterday (September 12).
Under-Secretary for Foreign Trade in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Marcia Thomas (left), in discussion with Trade Officer, Delegation of the European Union in Jamaica, The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and the Cayman Islands, Koenraad Burie, during a one-day workshop for the private sector on the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, yesterday (September 12).

Foreign Affairs Ministry to Increase Public Education on CSME

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will be increasing its public education on the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), to ensure Jamaicans benefit from the regional arrangement. This was disclosed by Under-Secretary for Foreign Trade in the...
United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Luis G. Moreno, makes presentation at the Jamaica-US Bilateral Relations Forum, held at the Regional Headquarters of the University of the West Indies on September 7. The Forum focused on a report from the Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CaPRI) entitled ‘Dialogues between Democracies: The Future of US-Jamaica Bilateral Relations’.
United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Luis G. Moreno, makes presentation at the Jamaica-US Bilateral Relations Forum, held at the Regional Headquarters of the University of the West Indies on September 7. The Forum focused on a report from the Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CaPRI) entitled ‘Dialogues between Democracies: The Future of US-Jamaica Bilateral Relations’.

FBI and ATF to Set Up Offices at US Embassy
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), exchanges greetings with United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, Luis G. Moreno, just before the start of the Jamaica-US Bilateral Relations Forum at the Regional Headquarters of the University of the West Indies (UWI) on Wednesday, September 7. Looking on is Co-Executive Director, Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CaPRI), Dr. Damien King.
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), exchanges greetings with United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, Luis G. Moreno, just before the start of the Jamaica-US Bilateral Relations Forum at the Regional Headquarters of the University of the West Indies (UWI) on Wednesday, September 7. Looking on is Co-Executive Director, Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CaPRI), Dr. Damien King.

Jamaica Can have Developed Economy by 2030 – US Ambassador
Vice President of Cruise Shipping and Marina Operations at the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ),William Tatham (left), outlines plans for increased home porting activities at the Montego Bay cruise-shipping port to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right) and Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (third left), during a recent tour of the port. At second left is Chairman of the Montego Bay Free Zone, Mark Hart.
Vice President of Cruise Shipping and Marina Operations at the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ),William Tatham (left), outlines plans for increased home porting activities at the Montego Bay cruise-shipping port to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right) and Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (third left), during a recent tour of the port. At second left is Chairman of the Montego Bay Free Zone, Mark Hart.

More Ships to Home Port in Montego Bay
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), applauds as a truck carrying a container leaves to symbolically launch Red Stripe’s first shipment to the United States after four years, at the company’s Spanish Town Road headquarters on September 7. He is joined by Managing Director of Red Stripe, Mr. Ricardo Nuncio (second left); Head of Corporate Relations, Mrs. Dianne Ashton Smith (second right); and Brand Manager for Red Stripe and Heineken United States, Mr. Andrew Anguin (right).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), applauds as a truck carrying a container leaves to symbolically launch Red Stripe’s first shipment to the United States after four years, at the company’s Spanish Town Road headquarters on September 7. He is joined by Managing Director of Red Stripe, Mr. Ricardo Nuncio (second left); Head of Corporate Relations, Mrs. Dianne Ashton Smith (second right); and Brand Manager for Red Stripe and Heineken United States, Mr. Andrew Anguin (right).

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Foreign Affairs

EU Delegation in Jamaica Appoints New Head

Malgorzata Wasilewska has been appointed as Head of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Belize, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands and the Cayman Islands. Ms. Wasilewska who assumed duties this week has extensive experience working on issues relating to democracy, organizational governance, strategic planning, human rights, conflict prevention, peace building and security with several international development organizations including the EU,...
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Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Martha Cecilia Jaber
Foreign Affairs

Mexican Embassy to Stage Cultural Activities

The Embassy of Mexico has organised a number of cultural activities to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic ties with Jamaica. These include a special dance class at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston on September 14, and a concert featuring the Guadalajara Dance Company and the Mariachi Band ‘Orgullo de Jalisco’ on September 17...
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Mrs. Juliet Holness and President of the Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA), Alan Stewart, open the dance floor at the AJA’s Independence ball held at the Atlanta Marriott Gateway hotel on Saturday (August 13).
Jamaican Diaspora

Diaspora Group Commended for Support to Education in Jamaica

The Most Hon. Juliet Holness has lauded the Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA) for its support of education in the island through its annual scholarship awards. Mrs. Holness, who was delivering the keynote address at the AJA’s Independence ball at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway hotel on Saturday night (Aug.13), said by providing these yearly scholarships, the organisation is helping the...
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Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, in discussion with Atlanta’s Mayor, Kasim Reed, when she visited City Hall on August 12. Mrs. Holness was on a five-day official visit to the city. (File photo)
Foreign Affairs

Mayor of Atlanta Wants to Work Closer with Jamaica

Atlanta’s Mayor, Kasim Reed, wants to broaden the relationship that exists between the City of Montego Bay and Atlanta, to include a closer working relationship with the Government. In a meeting with the Prime Minister’s wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, on August 12, the Mayor said representatives from Atlanta “are really excited about the opportunity of engaging with the...
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Mrs. Juliet Holness ( left) shares a light moment with first lady of Georgia, Sandra Deal (centre), and Jamaica’s Honorary Consul to Atlanta, Jewel Scott, during a courtesy call on Mrs. Deal at the Governor’s Mansion in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday (August 10). She is in Atlanta on a five-day visit.
CultureJamaican Diaspora

Mrs. Holness in Atlanta for Jamaica Independence Celebrations

The Most Hon. Juliet Holness, wife of Prime Minister, the Hon. Andrew Holness arrived in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday (August 10), for a five-day official visit. She was met at the Hartfield Jackson International Airport by a welcome party headed by Jamaica’s Honorary Consul to Atlanta, Jewell Scott, and included President of the Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA), Alan Stewart; and...
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European Commission
EnvironmentForeign Affairs

European Union Brings Relief to the Victims of Hurricane Earl in Belize

In response to Hurricane Earl, which struck Belize on 4 August 2016 causing significant damage across the country, the European Commission provides 50 000 EUR in humanitarian funding to assist the most affected populations. This EU funding supports the Belize Red Cross in delivering much needed relief, including access to safe water, sanitation services and hygiene promotion, reduction of risks...
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Charge d’affaires at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, Mrs. Marsha Coore Lobban, delivers Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness’ message at the Jamaica Association of Maryland gala, in celebration of Jamaica’s 54th year of Independence, in Baltimore on Saturday, August 6.
CultureForeign AffairsOffice of the Prime Minister

PM Calls on Diaspora to Renew Commitment

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has implored members of the diaspora to renew their commitment to help advance the country’s development. “I often express the view that Jamaicans domiciled in the diaspora represent the Commonwealth of Jamaica, and as such, you must never cease focusing attention on matters pertinent to Jamaica’s development and quality of life for its...
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