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High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba (right), presents plaque to Dame Karlene Davis at a special reception for International Women’s Day, helod on March 4 at the High Commission in London.
High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba (right), presents plaque to Dame Karlene Davis at a special reception for International Women’s Day, helod on March 4 at the High Commission in London.

High Commission in UK Honours Outstanding Women

The High Commission in London paid tribute to four outstanding Jamaican women in the United Kingdom, at a reception to celebrate International Women’s Day 2015, on March 4. The  four women  are: Mrs. Mavis Stewart, a  former  nurse and midwife...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller. (FILE)
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller. (FILE)

Prime Minister Leads Jamaica’s Delegation to CARICOM Meeting in The Bahamas
State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, addresses a Western Region Stakeholders briefing on the upcoming Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held on February 23, at the Hilton Resort in St. James.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, addresses a Western Region Stakeholders briefing on the upcoming Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held on February 23, at the Hilton Resort in St. James.

2,000 Expected For Diaspora Conference
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson (fourth left); State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (fourth right), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Paul Robotham (third left); having a light exchange with members of the Conference Preparatory Committee (from left): Project Manager, Conference Logistics and Preparations, Lisa-Ann Ogilvie; Chairman, Conference Preparatory Committee and President and Chief Executive Officer, Victoria Mutual Group, Richard Powell; Chair, Programme and Content Sub-Committee and Executive Director, Jamaica Diaspora Institute, Professor Neville Ying; Senior Vice President, Operations and Marketing, GraceKennedy Money Services, Noel Greenland; and Chair, Logistics Sub-Committee, Commissioner of Customs, Major Richard Reese, at the launch of the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on February 20.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson (fourth left); State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (fourth right), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Paul Robotham (third left); having a light exchange with members of the Conference Preparatory Committee (from left): Project Manager, Conference Logistics and Preparations, Lisa-Ann Ogilvie; Chairman, Conference Preparatory Committee and President and Chief Executive Officer, Victoria Mutual Group, Richard Powell; Chair, Programme and Content Sub-Committee and Executive Director, Jamaica Diaspora Institute, Professor Neville Ying; Senior Vice President, Operations and Marketing, GraceKennedy Money Services, Noel Greenland; and Chair, Logistics Sub-Committee, Commissioner of Customs, Major Richard Reese, at the launch of the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on February 20.

Scope of Jamaica Diaspora Conference Broadened
Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

PM for Launch of 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference

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Jamaica Supports Peaceful Solution to Cyprus Crisis

Jamaica supports the peaceful settlement of the Cyprus problem through bi-communal talks under the auspices of the United Nations, says new High Commissioner to Cyprus, based in London, Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba. Presenting her credentials to President Nicos Anastasiades, during a ceremony on Thursday (February 12), at the Presidential Palace, Mrs. Ndombet Assamba said the Government of Jamaica supports...
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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addresses members of the Diplomatic Corps at the Knutsford Court Hotel in St. Andrew today (February 11). Also pictured (from right), is State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown; and Inter-Secretary, Bilateral and Regional Affairs, Foreign Affairs Ministry, Ambassador Joy Wheeler. The session was held as part of activities to mark the 17th annual staging of Diplomatic Week.
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Rev. Thwaites Hails International Community for Supporting Education

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has expressed gratitude to international agencies and countries for their various programmes of assistance, which have contributed to the continued transformation of Jamaica’s education system. “It is the assistance through international lending agencies and bilateral arrangements…that have changed the landscape, for example, of secondary education in Jamaica…your countries have a record of extraordinary...
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Foreign Affairs

Ganja Reform in Keeping With International Obligations – Senator Nicholson

Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, says the proposed changes to the Dangerous Drugs Act are fully in keeping with all of Jamaica’s existing international obligations. He was addressing members of the diplomatic corps on February 10 at the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew, as part of Diplomatic Week 2015 activities. Last...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), addresses members of the diplomatic corps at the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew this morning (February 10), as part of activities for Diplomatic Week 2015.
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PM Calls for Sustainable Development Partnerships

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has called for unity and increased partnership among countries in order to advance sustainable development for all. “We recognize that a collective response in the global spirit of cooperation and concern for each other’s welfare will ensure that we leave a lasting and sustainable legacy,” she said. Mrs. Simpson Miller was addressing...
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Foreign Affairs

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Gets Ready for Diplomatic Week

Plans are in high gear for the 17th annual staging of Diplomatic Week 2015, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. The Week will be observed from February 8 to 13 under the theme: ‘Building Partnerships for Sustainable Development’. “We use the week to really brief them on political, social and economic development in the country and since...
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High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba. (FILE)
Foreign Affairs

UK Diaspora Gearing Up For Jamaica Conference

The Jamaican Diaspora in the United Kingdom (UK) is gearing up to participate in the June 13 to 18 Jamaica Diaspora Conference. Jamaica’s High Commissioner to the UK, Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba, told JIS News that members have already submitted their topics to be included on the discussion agenda. “We have sent out the documentation, which we received from...
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