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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Rt. Hon. David Cameron, addresses a Joint Sitting of Parliament at Gordon House on Wednesday, September 30.
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Rt. Hon. David Cameron, addresses a Joint Sitting of Parliament at Gordon House on Wednesday, September 30.

UK Prime Minister Lauds Effort to Tackle Crime

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK),  the Rt. Hon. David Cameron, says he is impressed by the work of successive Jamaican Governments to tackle crime, corruption and international criminal links. “I’m determined to support you every step of the...
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Rt. Hon. David Cameron, emphasizes a point during his address at a Joint Sitting of Parliament at Gordon House on Wednesday, September 30. The Prime Minister, who was on a two-day visit, left the island after his address.
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Rt. Hon. David Cameron, emphasizes a point during his address at a Joint Sitting of Parliament at Gordon House on Wednesday, September 30. The Prime Minister, who was on a two-day visit, left the island after his address.

£60 Million Aid Package for Caribbean
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (standing), observes as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), the Rt. Hon. David Cameron signs the guest book at the Office of the Prime Minister, in Kingston, today (September 29), prior to holding bilateral discussions. Mr. Cameron, who arrived today, is on a two-day official visit.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (standing), observes as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), the Rt. Hon. David Cameron signs the guest book at the Office of the Prime Minister, in Kingston, today (September 29), prior to holding bilateral discussions. Mr. Cameron, who arrived today, is on a two-day official visit.

UK PM Announces £300 Million Grant Fund for the Caribbean
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), looks on as Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson is introduced to Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), the Rt. Hon. David Cameron (third right), by British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton (left). Prime Minister Cameron arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, today (September 29) for a two-day official visit.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), looks on as Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson is introduced to Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), the Rt. Hon. David Cameron (third right), by British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton (left). Prime Minister Cameron arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, today (September 29) for a two-day official visit.

UK Prime Minister Arrives

Link between Maritime Transport and Trade Emphasised

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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.
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Fully Supports UN 2030 Agenda

Jamaica is in full support of the United Nations (UN) 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, which is seeking to complete a number of human development initiatives across the globe, such as ending hunger, and eradicating inequality. This was stated on Monday, September 28, by Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, while addressing...
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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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Jamaica’s Ambassador to Venezuela, Her Excellency Sharon Webber.
Foreign AffairsPetroCaribe

Jamaican Embassy Promoting Business Opportunities in Venezuela

The Jamaican Embassy in Venezuela is seeking to strengthen business ties between the island and the South American country. Ambassador to Venezuela, Her Excellency Sharon Webber, said that trade and tourism are significant areas which the embassy will be promoting. “Even though trade with Venezuela remains quite limited at this time, the potential is significant. It’s a market of some...
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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

Ambassador Thomas to Engage Jamaicans in the US

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Ralph Thomas, says he will be engaging the Jamaican Diaspora on a number of pertinent issues. “Having lived and worked as a member of the Diaspora for over two decades, and having shared many of the challenges and experiences that individuals go through, there are a number of areas in which...
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Senator the Honourable Arnold J. Nicholson, QC, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.
Foreign AffairsVision 2030

Minister Nicholson to Participate in UN General Assembly

Senator the Honourable Arnold J. Nicholson, QC, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, leaves the island tomorrow ( Wednesday, September 23) to participate in the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Minister Nicholson heads a delegation which includes Ambassador Sheila Sealy-Monteith, Under Secretary for the Multilateral Affairs Division,...
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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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