The country’s strong literary tradition was on show in London on Saturday (Sept. 27), at an event hosted by the Jamaican High Commission in London. The event, held at the Waterlow Park in Camden, featured some of the country’s best authors and poets including Kei Miller, Kerry Young, and Deanne Heron. High Commissioner, Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet-Assamba, told the audience...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency, Professor Stephen Vasciannie, has reiterated that the Government of Jamaica is committed to the rule of law in its relations with the international community. Ambassador Vasciannie emphasised that Jamaica’s treatment of refugee issues exemplifies the country’s good faith efforts to meet its international treaty commitments, and to satisfy generally accepted norms and...

Jamaica’s honorary consul to Atlanta, Jewel Scott, has praised the Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Health Mission for providing over US$80 million in medical supplies and services, and treating more than 47,000 patients over the past 20 years. “Each year, your health mission team comes together and your members and supporters give selflessly to address the healthcare needs of Montego Bay. ...

Senator the Honourable Arnold J. Nicholson QC, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, will lead Jamaica’s delegation to the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly to be held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.  The 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly will commence with a high-level session from 22nd - 30th September 2014....

Canada Mrs. Janice Miller, currently serving as Under Secretary for Multilateral Affairs in the Ministry, has been appointed as High Commissioner–designate to Canada. She succeeds High Commissioner Sheila Sealy Monteith who served as High Commissioner for Jamaica to Canada since 2010 and who will be returning to a senior position in the Ministry. Mrs. Miller is a career diplomat with...

Jamaica has signed a €46 million agreement with the European Union (EU) for the National Indicative Programme (NIP), to bolster its development efforts in the areas of environment, climate change and the rule of law. The agreement was signed during the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS), held in Apia, Samoa from September 1 to 4, by...

A call has been made for global partnerships to mitigate external economic, social, and environmental challenges that significantly impact Small Island Developing States (SIDS), such as Jamaica. This appeal comes from Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, who contends that it is through multilateral mechanisms and cooperation that the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)...