As a country whose culture is world renowned, Jamaica recognized UNESCO’s invaluable role in promoting the cultural and creative industries as key drivers of development. This message was conveyed by Jamaica’s permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Ambassador Vilma McNish, as she delivered Jamaica’s policy statement at the 38th General Conference of UNESCO at the organization’s headquarters in Paris on 4 November...

The Government is calling on the financial sector to be watchful in ensuring that only clean money enters or passes through their systems from the new ganja industry. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, who made the call today (October 12), said the opening of opportunities in the industry also involved risks. He was...

Jamaica’s new ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Ralph Thomas is calling on members of the Diaspora to seize the opportunity to participate more fully in the development and growth of Jamaica. He was addressing a reception held in his honour at the St. Gregory Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, October 8. Ambassador Thomas stated that this could...

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...

Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal, Princess Anne, toured sections of the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) Up Park Camp Headquarters on Thursday (October 1). The tour was part of Her Royal Highness’ three-day visit to the island from September 30 to October 2. She was met on arrival by Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson, who introduced her...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable A. J. Nicholson, delivered Jamaica’s policy statement at the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, today, October 2, 2015. He implored the world body to address global challenges with a renewed commitment to action. Noting that 2015 marked the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, the Minister lauded...

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...