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Link between Maritime Transport and Trade Emphasised

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade State Minister, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, has underscored the important and “inextricable” link between maritime transport, trade and economic development. Mr. Brown said this link is particularly important for Jamaica and other Caribbean countries, which, as...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (right), is greeted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Coordinator, Bruno Pouezat, at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, in St. Andrew, today (September 28), where he addressed a Social Good Summit. The summit was hosted by the UNDP – Jamaica, to highlight transition from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (right), is greeted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Coordinator, Bruno Pouezat, at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, in St. Andrew, today (September 28), where he addressed a Social Good Summit. The summit was hosted by the UNDP – Jamaica, to highlight transition from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Jamaica Fully Supports UN 2030 Agenda
Jamaica’s Ambassador to Venezuela, Her Excellency Sharon Webber.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to Venezuela, Her Excellency Sharon Webber.

Jamaican Embassy Promoting Business Opportunities in Venezuela
President Barack Obama participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony with the Ambassador of Jamaica Ralph Thomas and his family in the Oval Office, Sept. 17, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) This photograph is provided by THE WHITE HOUSE as a courtesy and may be printed by the subject(s) in the photograph for personal use only. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not otherwise be reproduced, disseminated or broadcast, without the written permission of the White House Photo Office. This photograph may not be used in any commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.
President Barack Obama participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony with the Ambassador of Jamaica Ralph Thomas and his family in the Oval Office, Sept. 17, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) This photograph is provided by THE WHITE HOUSE as a courtesy and may be printed by the subject(s) in the photograph for personal use only. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not otherwise be reproduced, disseminated or broadcast, without the written permission of the White House Photo Office. This photograph may not be used in any commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.

Ambassador Thomas to Engage Jamaicans in the US
Senator the Honourable Arnold J. Nicholson, QC, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.
Senator the Honourable Arnold J. Nicholson, QC, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.

Minister Nicholson to Participate in UN General Assembly

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Foreign Affairs

Ambassador Encourages Members of the Diaspora to Register in Mapping Project

Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Ralph Thomas, has called on members of the Diaspora to register in the ongoing ‘Mapping Jamaica's Diaspora project’, which was officially launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, in June last year. The project aims to ascertain the location, skills, expertise and interests of Jamaicans across the globe. In an...
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Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the OAS, His Excellency Ralph Thomas, presents his credentials to the Secretary General of the OAS, His Excellency Luis Almagro, at the OAS headquarters in Washington, D.C., on September 18.
Foreign Affairs

Ambassador to US Presents Credentials to OAS Secretary General

Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Ralph Thomas, presented his credentials as Jamaica's new Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), on September 18, to Secretary General of the OAS, His Excellency Luis Almagro, at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. In his remarks, Ambassador Thomas reassured the Secretary General that Jamaica is fully committed to the OAS charter....
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President Barack Obama participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony with the Ambassador of Jamaica Ralph Thomas and his family in the Oval Office, Sept. 17, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) This photograph is provided by THE WHITE HOUSE as a courtesy and may be printed by the subject(s) in the photograph for personal use only. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not otherwise be reproduced, disseminated or broadcast, without the written permission of the White House Photo Office. This photograph may not be used in any commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Vital Partner – US President

President  of the United States, Barack Obama, says Jamaica is a vital partner in the  fight against transnational crime. “We have supported your exemplary effort by providing training and equipment to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, the Jamaica Defence Force as well as working to improve overall security within the Caribbean basin,” the President  told new Ambassador to the United States,...
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President of the United States, Barack Obama (left), with Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Ralph Thomas, after he presented his Letters of Credence to the President, at a brief ceremony held in the oval office at the White House, on Thursday, September 17.
Foreign Affairs

Ambassador Presents Credentials to US President

Jamaica’s new Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Ralph Thomas, officially presented his Letters of Credence to President of the United States, Barack Obama, during a ceremony held in the oval office at the White House on September 17. In his remarks, President Obama said Jamaica and the United States are tied together by history, culture, family and most...
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Foreign Affairs

Jamaicans Incarcerated in Cuba Pardoned

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is pleased to advise that nine of the eleven Jamaican nationals incarcerated in Cuba have been pardoned by the Cuban Government and will return to Jamaica in the coming days. In an announcement on 11th September 2015, the Council of State of the Republic of Cuba advised that, on the occasion of...
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Jamaica’s newly appointed Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Ralph Thomas.
Foreign Affairs

Ambassador Thomas Takes Up Duties in Washington

Jamaica’s new Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Ralph Thomas, has assumed duties in Washington, DC. Ambassador Thomas arrived in the US capital on September 4 and has already delivered his accreditation letters to the US Department of State. He will officially present his credentials to US President, Barack Obama, on September 17 and shortly thereafter, to the...
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High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet-Assamba (4th left), shares a moment with panellists at the Inspirational Women Super Summit held last night (September 8) at Barclays Bank in London. They are (from left to right): Jagdeep Rai from Barclays Bank; Executive Director, Institute of Chartered Accountants, England and Wales, Sharron Gunn; Matt Tuck, Barclays Bank; Director, Government Equalities Office, Alison Pritchard; former Member of Parliament for Brentford and Isleworth and Prime Minister’s Small Business Ambassador, Mary Macleod; Managing Director Eastern Region, Barclays Corporate Banking, Jane Galvin; Chief Detective Superintendent, Metropolitan Police Service Redbridge, Sue Williams; and founder of the National Black Women’s Network, Sonia Brown.
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica has Made Strides in Gender Equality – Ndombet Assamba

High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba, said Jamaica has made major strides in advancing gender equality. “Women have done well in Jamaica relative to many other countries around the world. This has been driven in part by increased education of women as well as social and legal reforms over the years that support equality...
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