Entrepreneur and singer, Levi Roots; legendary  sprinter, Merlene Ottey; Baroness Doreen Lawrence; and community stalwart, Delores Cooper, are among the Champions appointed as part of the campaign to promote the Mapping the Jamaican Diaspora  Project. High Commissioner, Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet-Assamba, said the support of high profile Jamaicans will give a boost to the project and encourage others to participate....

Works by noted artists Paul Blackwood and Courtney Morgan are gracing the Jamaican Embassy in Washington D.C., which launched a three-day “Open House” Art Exhibit on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. A few paintings by John Walters are also featured in the collection. The exhibit, with over 80 works of art on display and for sale, was opened by the Jamaica’s...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says his Ministry will be launching a campaign within the next six months, to sensitize the Diaspora on the importance of the logistic hub, and indicate how they can participate in the project. Speaking in an interview with the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) in Washington DC on Tuesday (Sept. 30), Minister...

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....