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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson (right), raises a toast to Cuba’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Bernardo Guanche Hernandez (left), at a reception held at the Ambassador’s residence in St. Andrew on Thursday (Jan 22), to mark the 56th anniversary of the Triumph of the Cuban Revolution (National Day).

Region Will Continue Lobby for End of Cuba Trade Embargo – Nicholson

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, says regional leaders will continue to push for an end to the trade embargo against Cuba even as they welcome the move by the United States (US) to...

State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon Arnaldo Brown (right), engages Vice President, Trafalgar New Heights Rotary Club, Kerry Spencer, in discussion during the club’s weekly meeting at CRU Bar Complex, Lady Musgrave Road, St. Andrew, on January 15, where he addressed matters pertaining to the recently announced re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States of America, and Cuba.

Tourism Opportunities for Jamaica from U.S. Re-Engagement with Cuba

State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon Arnaldo Brown (right), shares pleasantries with Vice President, Trafalgar New Heights Rotary Club, Kerry Spencer (centre), and President-elect, Horace Matthews, during the club’s weekly meeting at CRU Bar Complex, Lady Musgrave Road, St. Andrew, on January 15. Mr. Brown, who was the guest speaker, addressed matters pertaining to the recently announced re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States of America, and Cuba.

Gov’t Commits to Facilitating Potential Investment Interest in Cuba

State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arlando Brown (left), addresses a special meeting to mark the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International, held on Wednesday (January 14), at the Wexford Hotel in the St. James capital.
Looking on at right is the Lieutenant Governor for Kiwanis International’s Division 25, Lisa Golding. — State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arlando Brown (left), addresses a special meeting to mark the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International, held on Wednesday (January 14), at the Wexford Hotel in the St. James capital. Looking on at right is the Lieutenant Governor for Kiwanis International’s Division 25, Lisa Golding.

Diaspora Hailed For Contribution to National Development

State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (left), greets resettled residents and other persons attending Monday’s (January 12) launch of the Jamaica Association for the Resettlement of Returning Residents (JARRR) revamped website, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Mr. Brown, who has responsibility for Diaspora Affairs, was the guest speaker.

Investment Opportunities Main Area of Focus at Diaspora Conference

State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, delivering the keynote address during Monday’s (January 12) launch of the Jamaica Association for the Resettlement of Returning Residents (JARRR) revamped website, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

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Jamaicans In Canada to Invest in Stock Market Come April 1

Beginning April 1, Jamaicans residing in Canada will be able to participate in trading and other related activities, on the local stock exchange. This, as the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) is set to receive authorization (designation) from the Canadian administration, which will facilitate this arrangement, via the Internet, for the over 300,000 persons of Jamaican descent and origin, currently residing...

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Dr. Arnaldo Brown (right), in conversation with University of the West Indies Lecturer, Dr. Kadamawe K

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Jamaican Diaspora Commended for Support to Country

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, has commended members of the Jamaican Diaspora for their consistent support and commitment to the country, having contributed US$2 billion in remittances to the economy over the last two years. “This amount constitutes the largest source of foreign exchange earnings outside of tourism and almost...

11 years ago Foreign Affairs

Relations Between China and Caribbean and Latin America Boosted

Relations between China and the region are expected to strengthened, following the two-day meeting of foreign ministers and representatives from the Asian country and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell is attending the forum, which concludes on Friday, January 9, in Beijing. China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs,...

Mr. Lloyd Wilks as Jamaica’s new Consul General to Toronto, Canada.

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Minister Nicholson Announces Jamaica’s New Consul General To Toronto

Senator the Hon. Arnold J. Nicholson, Q.C., Minister of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade, announces the appointment of Mr. Lloyd Wilks as Jamaica’s new Consul General to Toronto, Canada. Mr. Wilks, a career diplomat with over 25 years of experience in the Jamaican Foreign Service, will be replacing Mr. George Ramocan, whose tour of duty ended on November 30, 2014....

11 years ago Foreign Affairs

UNDP’s Human Rights Day Message from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade

Statement by Senator the Honourable Arnold J. Nicholson, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, UNDP’s Human Rights Day Event to mark the 66th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, 10th December 2014 (Salutations) Dr. Arun Kashyap, Resident Coordinator of the UNDP, Mr. Matondo Mukulu, Acting Public...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson.

11 years ago Foreign Affairs

International Human Rights Day Message from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade

MESSAGE INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 10th December 2014 Jamaica welcomes the opportunity to join the international community in the commemoration of Human Rights Day under the theme ‘Human Rights 365’. The theme this year serves as a potent reminder that the observance of human rights is not only a 10th December event, but rather a daily preoccupation of the Government...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency, Stephen Vasciannie (left), and Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Jamaica, in Washington, D.C., Marsha Core Lobban (right), are given details on the collection of Jamaican postcards on display at an exhibition mounted at the Embassy, by Jamaican Speech Pathologist, Marva Shand McIntosh, following the engagement’s opening ceremony on December 3. The exhibition titled: “Greetings from Jamaica, A Country of History in Postcards”, features over 200 authentic postcards dating back to 1877.

11 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaican Postcard Collection on Display in Washington, D.C.

A collection of over 200 postcards, depicting Jamaica’s rich history, is currently on display at an exhibition being hosted by the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, D.C. The exhibition, titled: ‘Greetings from Jamaica, a Country of History in Postcards’, displays the compiled collection of Jamaican Speech Pathologist, Marva Shand McIntosh, who resides in the United States capital. It was formally...