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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’.
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’.

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,...
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’.
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’.

Remedial Summer School Programme for GSAT Students
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’.
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’.

Diaspora Members Encouraged To Invest In Agriculture
Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), is engaged in discussion with Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Chairman, Milton Samuda, prior to the start of 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’.
Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), is engaged in discussion with Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Chairman, Milton Samuda, prior to the start of 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’.

Global Logistics Big Business – Minister Hylton
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’.
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’.

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson, addresses the opening of the 6th Jamaica Diaspora Conference on Sunday (June 14) at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay.
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Gov’t to Discuss Diaspora Vote

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson, says the matter of allowing overseas nationals to participate in the country’s electoral process will be discussed at length, in order for the best arrangement to be put in place. Addressing the opening of the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in...
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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.
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Foreign Affairs State Minister Outlines Achievements since 2013 Diaspora Conference

The Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board has compiled a successful list of accomplishments since the staging of the last Diaspora Conference in 2013. State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, who presented a report card at yesterday’s (June 14) opening of the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in Montego Bay, cited...
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Social Security Reciprocal Agreements at Disapora Conference

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), in discussion with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson (centre) and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, at the opening ceremony for the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, on June 14. Mrs. Simpson Miller delivered the keynote address for the conference, which is being staged at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from June 15 to 18 under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.
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Prime Minister Calls On Diaspora Members to Be Ambassadors

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has called on Jamaicans in the Diaspora to become ambassadors for their country and help to promote and protect Brand Jamaica. Delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony for the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, on June 14, Mrs. Simpson Miller said...
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Chair of the United Kingdom (UK) Diaspora South Region, Yvonne Brown , addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
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UK Diaspora to Discuss Regulation of Professionals

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This is part of the ‘Government at Your Service’ feature of the conference being held under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.
Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Government Agencies to Offer Fast Track Services At Diaspora Conference

Some 11 public sector agencies will be offering services at the 6th biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference scheduled for June 13 -18 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. This is part of the ‘Government at Your Service’ feature of the conference being held under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’. Among the entities...
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