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High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Aloun Ndombet Assamba, is being escorted to her seat by Chair of the Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association, Devon Thorpe. Occasion was the annual Independence Service of Praise and Thanksgiving held on Saturday (July 26) in London.

Government Committed to Strengthening Ties With Diaspora – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has assured Jamaicans in the United Kingdom (UK) of the Government commitment to strengthening ties with the Diaspora as part of the nation building process. “The Government of Jamaica looks forward to...

Jamaica’s former Honorary Consul to Atlanta, Vin Martin.

Thanksgiving Service for Vin Martin August 1

Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, signs the condolence book for the late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, which opened at the Jamaican Embassy in Washington, D.C., on July 23.

Condolence Book Opens for Sir Howard in Washington

Former Consul General Vin Martin Has Died

Col. Jacqueline Payne-Borden (right), receives the President of the United States (US) certificate of appreciation from Col. Sandra Tynes at a retirement ceremony held to honor Colonel Payne-Borden’s 28 years of service to the US Air Force. The retirement ceremony was held recently at Fort McNair Officers’ Club in Washington DC.

Retired Jamaican-Born Air Force Colonel Gets Commendation from President Obama

11 years ago CultureForeign Affairs

Jamaican Independence Celebrations for Washington, D.C.

Activities marking Jamaica’s 52nd Independence anniversary, are slated to be held in the United States capital, Washington, D.C., between August 3 and 15, by several Jamaican organizations based in that city. Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, will lead the Embassy of Jamaica’s participation in several of the engagements. The activities kick off on Sunday, August...

11 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica to Receive US$200,000 from Turkey Under Co-Operation Agreement

Jamaica is to benefit from US$200,000 to carry out various projects under a development co-operation arrangement with the Republic of Turkey. The island is one of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states benefitting from an overall US$2 million being provided by the Turkish Government. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon A.J. Nicholson, made the announcement in a statement...

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Mayor of Montego Bay Pays Tribute to Vin Martin

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris, has hailed the late Vin Martin, former Honorary Consul to Atlanta, as a “gentle giant”, whose life “epitomized the truest sense of patriotism.” Mr. Martin, who was Chairman of the Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Committee, an organization that has for more than 20 years, led a medical team to serve the citizens of...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie (2nd left), is in light discussion with (l-r)
Chairman of the National Association of Jamaican and Supportive Organizations (NAJASO), Dr. Richard Constable; NAJASO President Rick Nugent; Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United Nations, His Excellency Courtney Rattray; and President of the Jamaica Association of Maryland (JAM), Noel Godfrey, prior to the start of NAJASO’s 37th annual banquet and awards ceremony, held recently, at the Sheraton Hotel in College Park, Maryland.

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

PM Hails NAJASO’S Support to Jamaica

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has hailed the National Association of Jamaica and Supportive Organizations (NAJASO) for the outstanding work it continues to provide on behalf of Jamaica. “I am particularly pleased at the association’s efforts to channel the much needed humanitarian assistance and the promotion of trade and business opportunities that have benefitted Jamaica,” she stated....

Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency, Stephen Vasciannie (seventh left), displays the citation presented by President General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) Senghor Baye (fifth right), and Assistant President General, Akili Nkrumah (sixth left), in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the UNIA at a reception held at the Embassy of Jamaica on Thursday, July 17, 2014.

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Embassy Commemorates 100th Anniversary of UNIA

The 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Negro Improvement Association–African Communities League (UNIA), formed by National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Garvey, was commemorated by the Jamaican Embassy, in Washington, D.C., on July 17. At the ceremony, Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie; President General of the UNIA, Mr. Senghor Baye, and Assistant President General,...

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson (3rd right), and Spain’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Celsa Nuño (2nd left), with the Ministry’s Protocol Officer, Marva Campbell (centre), and husband, Damian Campbell (3rd left), after the symbolic presentation of her scholarship to pursue a Masters Degree in Diplomacy and International Relations at the prestigious Diplomatic School, in Madrid, Spain, during the 2014/15 academic year. The presentation was made at the Spanish Embassy, New Kingston. Also sharing in the occasion are: General Manager, Spanish-Jamaican Foundation, Dr. Rebecca Tortello (left); Project Manager for Spanish technology firm, Indra Systemas, Ignacio Aguas Gallego (2nd right); and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy, Victoria Tur Gomez.

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Protocol Officer Off to Spain on Scholarship

Protocol Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Marva Campbell, has been awarded a scholarship to pursue a Masters Degree in Diplomacy and International Relations, at the prestigious Diplomatic School, in Madrid, Spain, for the 2014/15 academic year. The scholarship is a personal initiative of Spain’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Celsa Nuño, and is intended to...

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

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Information is Safe on Diaspora Mapping Website

The Jamaican Diaspora is being assured that information shared on an online mapping website will only be used by authorised persons. Funded by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the survey aims to capture the location, interest and skills of persons, which will result in the establishment of a database to support the Government of Jamaica’s policy direction and interaction...