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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, emphasies a point as he addresses a public forum on the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), held on October 9, at the Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies, Mona.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, emphasies a point as he addresses a public forum on the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), held on October 9, at the Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies, Mona.

Senator Nicholson Urges Full Support for CCJ

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, is urging full support for the adoption of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as Jamaica’s final appellate court. In underscoring the court’s integrity, Minister Nicholson maintained that the...
United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Luis Moreno speaking at the opening ceremony for the 16th staging of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Expo at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Friday October 9.
United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Luis Moreno speaking at the opening ceremony for the 16th staging of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Expo at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Friday October 9.

US Ambassador Lauds Relationship Between JA and US
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Ralph Thomas (centre) accepts a State of Maryland Resolution from Senator Shirley Nathan-Pulliam (left) welcoming him as Jamaica’s twelfth ambassador to the United States at a welcome reception held in his honour by the Embassy of Jamaica at St Gregory Hotel in Washington D.C. on Thursday October 8. Sharing in the occasion (right) is Mrs. Sandra Dixon-Thomas, wife of the Ambassador.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Ralph Thomas (centre) accepts a State of Maryland Resolution from Senator Shirley Nathan-Pulliam (left) welcoming him as Jamaica’s twelfth ambassador to the United States at a welcome reception held in his honour by the Embassy of Jamaica at St Gregory Hotel in Washington D.C. on Thursday October 8. Sharing in the occasion (right) is Mrs. Sandra Dixon-Thomas, wife of the Ambassador.

Diaspora Urged To Invest More In Jamaica
Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal, Princess Anne, is given a history of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) by Curator of the Military Museum, Stacey Duhaney (right), while Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson, looks on. Her Royal Highness toured Up Park Camp on October 1, as part of her three-day visit to the island from September 30 to October 2.
Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal, Princess Anne, is given a history of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) by Curator of the Military Museum, Stacey Duhaney (right), while Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson, looks on. Her Royal Highness toured Up Park Camp on October 1, as part of her three-day visit to the island from September 30 to October 2.

Princess Anne Tours Up Park Camp
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.

Jamaica urges United Nations to renew and prioritise commitment to action, as it turns 70

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Jamaicans Welcome New Ambassador

Jamaicans in the Diaspora, representatives of Federal and State Government and members of the diplomatic corps were on hand to officially welcome new Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Ralph Thomas, at a reception held in his honour at the St. Gregory Hotel, in Washington, D.C., on October 8. In his first public address, Ambassador Thomas called on members...
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Foreign AffairsHealth & WellnessOfficial Visits

Sample Tests Negative for Mosquito-borne Viral Illnesses

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse says the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has reported that the sample which was sent by the Ministry and received by them on Monday (September 28, 2015) tested negative for chikungunya, dengue and zika viruses. She says however that the Ministry will continue to intensify its Integrated Vector Management Programme given that this...
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UNFPA Delivers Support to Dominica in the Aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika

In a move to ensure the safety and dignity of Dominican women and girls, in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund’s Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean (SRO) is offering reproductive health kits to support safe birth, and in collaboration with UN Women is distributing dignity kits, which contain hygiene supplies for women and girls...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon Portia Simpson Miller, applauds the announcement of additional support to Jamaica by Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency Mr. Shinzo Abe. Occasion was a joint presentation by the leaders after a bilateral meeting at Jamaica House on September 30.
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Japan Providing $57 Million Grant for Improvements at IOJ

The Government of Japan is providing $57 million in grant funding to Jamaica for improvements at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), including the procurement of audiovisual equipment and upgrading of exhibitions. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, and her Japanese counterpart, His Excellency Mr. Shinzo Abe, signed the funding agreement on Wednesday (September 30) at Jamaica House following...
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Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency Mr. Shinzo Abe (centre), being saluted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), on his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport, today (September 30), for a two-day official visit.
Foreign AffairsOfficial Visits

Prime Minister of Japan Is Here

Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency Mr. Shinzo Abe, is now on Jamaican soil, after arriving at the Norman Manley International Airport, today (September 30), for a two-day official visit. He was met by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller; Chief  of Defence Staff, Major General  Antony Anderson,  and Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams. Following the playing...
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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.
Foreign AffairsOfficial VisitsParliament

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 way. Britain has been working hand-in-hand with Jamaica on counter-narcotics. And we will continue to do so. The fight against...
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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.
Foreign AffairsOfficial VisitsParliament

£60 Million Aid Package for Caribbean

United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. David Cameron has announced a £60 million aid package for Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean. He made the disclosure as he addressed a joint sitting of Parliament this morning (September 30). The £60 million is in addition to the £300 million grant fund, announced by Mr. Cameron on Tuesday (September...
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