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High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba. (FILE)
High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba. (FILE)

UK High Commissioner Celebrates Birthday with Scholarship Awards

In celebration of her birthday this year, Jamaica’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Aloun Assamba, has awarded scholarships, valued at $1.2 million to students at three of the high schools she attended. The beneficiary institutions are: Ferncourt...
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, addresses the opening ceremony for the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on June 14, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort, where he gave a report on the work of the Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board.
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, addresses the opening ceremony for the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on June 14, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort, where he gave a report on the work of the Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board.

Record Attendance at 2015 Diaspora Conference
Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre), and State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (right), in discussion with Diaspora Health Care Lead Delegate from the United Kingdom, Celia Grandison Markey, during Tuesday’s (June 16) Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS)-sponsored power breakfast, held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James. The breakfast formed part of activities scheduled for this year’s sixth staging of the Biennial Diaspora Conference from June 13 to 18, at the Montego By Convention Centre, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.
Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre), and State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (right), in discussion with Diaspora Health Care Lead Delegate from the United Kingdom, Celia Grandison Markey, during Tuesday’s (June 16) Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS)-sponsored power breakfast, held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James. The breakfast formed part of activities scheduled for this year’s sixth staging of the Biennial Diaspora Conference from June 13 to 18, at the Montego By Convention Centre, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

Gov’t Looking To Amend Mental Health Act
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addressing the Governor General
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addressing the Governor General's Achievement Awards for Excellence presentation ceremony, held on Tuesday (June 16), during the Sixth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James. Six members of the Diaspora were recognised at the function. The conference is being held from June 13 to 18, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

G-G Commends Public Agencies Fighting Against Child Abuse
Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), and Lady Allen (3rd right), with five of the six members of the Jamaican Diaspora who received the 2015 Governor General
Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), and Lady Allen (3rd right), with five of the six members of the Jamaican Diaspora who received the 2015 Governor General's Award for Excellence, following the presentation ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on June 16. The awardees (from left) are: Lisa Soares (United States of America); Nathaniel Peat (United Kingdom); Claudette Powell (USA), and Kingsley Gilliam and Michelle Brumley (Canada). The award for the sixth recipient, Gloria Leslie, who is based in the United Kingdom, and who was absent, was collected by Jamaica’s High Commissioner to the UK, Her Excellency, Aloun Ndombet Assamba. The ceremony formed part of activities marking Diaspora Day at the conference, which will end on June 18.

Diaspora Members Recognised For Service

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Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addressing the 6th Biennial Diaspora Conference 2015 Plenary Education Session, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on June 16, in Rose Hall, St. James. Rev. Thwaites spoke on the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora, partnering for education transformation’. The session formed part of the scheduled activities at the Diaspora Conference, being held from June 13 to 18, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.
EducationJamaican Diaspora

Education Gets US$40 Million Annually From Diaspora

The education sector benefits from more than US$40 million in contributions from the Jamaican Diaspora, each year. Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, said the donations have facilitated the construction of 54 infant schools islandwide, through partnerships involving Food for the Poor, and the Sandals Education Foundation, among others. He was speaking at an education session, titled: ‘Jamaica and the...
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Finance & Public ServiceJamaican Diaspora

VMBS Head Reaffirms Commitment to Country’s Development

President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS), Richard Powell, is reaffirming his company’s commitment to support Jamaica’s development, particularly the social sector. Mr. Powell, who delivered brief remarks during a VMBS-sponsored power breakfast at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort, in Montego Bay, St. James, on June 16, said the financial institution takes its corporate responsibilities...
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Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre), and State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (right), in discussion with Diaspora Health Care Lead Delegate from the United Kingdom, Celia Grandison Markey, during Tuesday’s (June 16) Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS)-sponsored power breakfast, held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James. The breakfast formed part of activities scheduled for this year’s sixth staging of the Biennial Diaspora Conference from June 13 to 18, at the Montego By Convention Centre, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.
CabinetHealth & WellnessJamaican DiasporaVision 2030

Cabinet Approves Primary Health Care Policy

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says Cabinet has approved a policy that should further boost Jamaica’s primary health care system. Speaking at a Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS)-sponsored power breakfast at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on June 16, Dr. Ferguson said the policy’s development is consistent with the administration’s focus on the continued...
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Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), emphasizes a point to President and Chief Executive Officer, Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS), Richard Powell, during Tuesday’s (June 16) power breakfast at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort, Montego Bay, St. James, which was sponsored by the financial institution. The breakfast formed part of activities scheduled for the 2015 Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, being held from June 15 to 18, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.
EducationJamaican Diaspora

Remedial Summer School Programme for GSAT Students

The Ministry of Education is targeting students who sat the 2015 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT), for a remedial summer school programme, being proposed for implementation this year. The programme is being developed to assist students who, although shortlisted to attend high school in September, were deemed not to have performed to their full potential. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald...
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State Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Luther Buchanan (left), converses with delegates attending the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, following his presentation at Monday’s (June 15) Agro-parks and Agri-business plenary session, under the theme: ‘Sow, Reap, Profit’. The conference is being held from June 15 to 18, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.
AgricultureJamaican Diaspora

Diaspora Members Encouraged To Invest In Agriculture

State Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Luther Buchanan, is encouraging Jamaicans in the Diaspora to invest in the local agricultural sector, particularly agro-parks, focusing specifically on the value-added component. Addressing a session at the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on June 15, Mr. Buchanan said the timing is right for...
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Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (centre), and President, University College of the Caribbean (UCC), Dr. Winston Adams (left), listen to a presentation by GraceKennedy Limited Chief Executive Officer, Don Wehby, during Monday’s (June 15) Business Leaders Power Breakfast at Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James. The breakfast formed part of scheduled activities for the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, being held from June 13 to 18, at the Montego Bay Convention, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and The Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.
CommerceForeign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

US$300M Annual Earnings from Proposed International Financial Centre

Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the creation of an International Financial Services (IFS) Centre in Jamaica could potentially generate some US$300 million in earnings annually, and 10,000 additional jobs, for the country. He was speaking at Monday’s (June 15) opening plenary of the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay, which focused on ‘Brand Jamaica...
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