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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

Jamaica mourns with the people of Cuba on the death of former President Fidel Castro

The government and people of Jamaica join with our Cuban neighbours in mourning the passing of former Cuban President Fidel Castro. Prime Minister Andrew Holness has written to President Raul Castro extending deep sympathies on behalf of Jamaica. “The Government...

Vice President of Export and Market Development at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Robert Scott (right), greets Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Malgorzata Wasilewska, at a forum to discuss the benefits of the Caribbean Forum-EU Economic Partnership Agreement, at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, in New Kingston, on November 23.

Private Sector Urged to Take Full Advantage of EPA

Jamaica and Mexico Issue Commemorative Stamps

United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno, addressing the commissioning ceremony for liquefied natural gas (LNG), at the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Bogue power plant, in St. James, on November 11

Special Friendship Will Survive – U.S. Ambassador

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second left), presents a cheque, from the Washington Mission, to the Board Chairman of the Wortley Home for Girls, Raphael Sangster (third right), to assist in the rebuilding of the Home. The presentation took place today (November 11) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Dominica Drive, Kingston. Others (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Child Development Agency, Rosalee Gage Grey; Board member, Wortley Home for Girls, Tanya Wildish and House Mother of the Wortley Home for Girls, Deloris Bailey.

Wortley Home Gets US$4,788

Head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Mainstreaming Acceleration Policy Support (MAPS) Mission Team, Nik Sekhran, addresses debriefing for the implementation of the UNDP’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Jamaica, at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), in New Kingston, on October 28.

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Govt Commences Work on Roadmap to Guide Implementation of SDGs

The Government has commenced work to develop a roadmap to guide the implementation of the United Nations (UN) post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Jamaica. A five-member United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Mainstreaming Acceleration Policy Support (MAPS) Mission Team was in the island from October 24 to 28 for consultations with the National Core Group on SDGs, at the request...

Chilean Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Eduardo Bonilla (left), greets Foreign Service Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kavoy Ashley (right), during a recent meeting at the Embassy of Chile in New Kingston. The meeting was held prior to the Mr. Ashley’s departure to the Republic of Chile where he is participating in a three-month Diplomatic Training Programme at the Andrés Bello Diplomatic Academy. At centre is the Chilean Consul in Jamaica, Maximiliano Jara.

9 years ago Foreign Affairs

Foreign Service Officer Pursuing Diplomatic Training Course in Chile

Foreign Service Officer, Kavoy Ashley, has embarked on another career-enriching journey, as he is currently in the Republic of Chile pursuing a three-month Diplomatic Training Programme. Mr. Ashley, who is attached to the Caribbean-American Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, is among 22 young diplomats from around the world to be awarded full scholarships by the...

Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (3rd left), listens as Chairman of the Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force (JDETF), Mr. Leo Gilling (second left), explains the concept behind the fundraising campaign – ‘Pledge 2 Build’ – which was launched at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, DC, on October 26. Others (from left) are President of the Jamaica Association of Maryland (JAM), Reverend Dr. Noel Godfrey; President of the National Association of Jamaica and Supportive Organizations (NAJASO), Mr. Rick Nugent, and member of the JDETF Board, Mrs. Vanessa Buckle.

9 years ago Foreign Affairs

Diaspora to Raise US$2 Million for Education

The Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force (JDETF) has launched a campaign called ‘Pledge 2 Build’, to raise US$2 million over the next three months to support education in Jamaica. The fundraising drive was officially launched by Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, at a reception held at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, DC, on...

9 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica and Spain Celebrate 50 Years

Relations between Jamaica and Spain have strengthened, and this year the two countries are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic ties. This year is also the 10th anniversary of The Spanish-Jamaican Foundation (SJF), which has been in existence since 2006. “The importance of our presence here has been increased in recent years, thanks to the numerous investments that have arrived in...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing the Jamaica Christian Diaspora Conference at the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites, St. James on October 14.

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Jamaica to Utilise Skills of the Diaspora as Part of Growth Strategy

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith says the Diaspora represents a wealth of human capital and expertise, which Jamaica will utilize as part of its growth strategy. She was addressing the Jamaica Christian Diaspora Conference at the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites in St. James on October 13. Senator Johnson Smith said with this...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the Jamaica Christian Diaspora Conference on October 13 at the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites in St. James.

10 years ago Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Minister Hails Contribution of the Church

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has hailed the church as a venerable institution that provides visionary, inspirational and positive contributions towards nation building. Addressing the Jamaica Christian Diaspora Conference at the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites in St. James on October 13, she said the church has played a great role in Jamaica’s...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the Jamaica Christian Diaspora Conference at the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites, St. James, on October 13.

10 years ago Foreign Affairs

Gov’t Looking to Amend Immigration Act

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the Government is looking to amend the Immigration Act to give overseas Jamaicans certain benefits akin to holders of a Jamaican passport. She said the move was proposed by the Economic Growth Council (EGC) in response to the concerns of overseas Jamaicans about the hassles they...