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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.

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...

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.

Prime Minister of Japan Is Here

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, 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.

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.

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UK Prime Minister Arrives

A 21-gun salute by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) greeted Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), the Right Hon. David Cameron, as he arrived in the island, today (September 29), for a two-day official visit. Accompanied by the UK’s Secretary of State for International Development, Justine Greening, Mr. Cameron was met at the foot of the aircraft by Prime...

11 years ago Foreign Affairs

Link between Maritime Transport and Trade Emphasised

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade State Minister, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, has underscored the important and “inextricable” link between maritime transport, trade and economic development. Mr. Brown said this link is particularly important for Jamaica and other Caribbean countries, which, as small island developing states, are heavily dependent on external markets and maritime transport. The State Minister was speaking at a...

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.

11 years ago 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...

11 years ago 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...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to Venezuela, Her Excellency Sharon Webber.

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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...

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)

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11 years ago 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...

Senator the Honourable Arnold J. Nicholson, QC, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.

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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,...