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

UK Changes APD Regime

Senator the Honourable Arnold J. Nicholson, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, is pleased to advise that following years of representation by Jamaica and CARICOM countries about the UK Air Passenger Duty (APD), the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced today...
Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Freundel Stuart, responds to questions posed by journalists at a press conference convened following the conclusion of the 25th Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which took place at the Buccament Bay Resort, Buccament, in St. Vincent and the Grenadines earlier this week. The Inter-sessional meeting, which officially opened on Monday (March 10) ended on Tuesday (March 11). The three-day event kicked off with the 8th meeting of the Prime Ministerial sub-committee on the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Commerce and Trade in Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, on Sunday (March 9).
Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Freundel Stuart, responds to questions posed by journalists at a press conference convened following the conclusion of the 25th Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which took place at the Buccament Bay Resort, Buccament, in St. Vincent and the Grenadines earlier this week. The Inter-sessional meeting, which officially opened on Monday (March 10) ended on Tuesday (March 11). The three-day event kicked off with the 8th meeting of the Prime Ministerial sub-committee on the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Commerce and Trade in Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, on Sunday (March 9).

Barbados will comply with Ruling of CCJ – PM
High Commissioner Aloun N’dombet Assamba (right), and guests view some of the profiles of the five women honoured by the Jamaican High Commission to mark International Women’s Day.
High Commissioner Aloun N’dombet Assamba (right), and guests view some of the profiles of the five women honoured by the Jamaican High Commission to mark International Women’s Day.

High Commission pays Tribute to five Jamaican Women
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), gives a listening ear to Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Miss Onika Miller, prior to the official opening of the Twenty Fifth Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), at the Buccament Bay Resort, Buccament, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, today (March 10).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), gives a listening ear to Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Miss Onika Miller, prior to the official opening of the Twenty Fifth Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), at the Buccament Bay Resort, Buccament, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, today (March 10).

PM Expected To Provide Update On External Trade Issues
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), is greeted by Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. the Hon. Ralph Gonsalves, when she arrived at the Buccament Bay Resort, Buccament, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, for the Twenty Fifth Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which officially opened today (March 10).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), is greeted by Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. the Hon. Ralph Gonsalves, when she arrived at the Buccament Bay Resort, Buccament, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, for the Twenty Fifth Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which officially opened today (March 10).

CARICOM Members Urged To Work Together

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PM Suggests Non-Confrontational Approach On Issue Of Reparations

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says a non-confrontational approach needs to be taken by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the issue of reparations. She noted that the matter, which is important given the history and modern consequences of slavery in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, should be a process of reconciliation and dialogue, free from animosity. Mrs....
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Members of the Prime Ministerial sub-committee on the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) in discussions during its eighth meeting, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Commerce and Trade, in Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, on Sunday (March 9). The meeting was held prior to the official opening of the Twenty Fifth Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, today (March 10), at the Buccament Bay Resort, Buccament.
Foreign Affairs

Private Sector Recommended For Inclusion In COTED

A recommendation has been put forward for the private sector to be incorporated within the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), as implementation of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Single Market proceeds. This comes following deliberations of the Prime Ministerial sub-committee on the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), during its eighth meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,...
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Foreign Affairs

No Visa needed for Travel to Bermuda

With effect from March 1, 2014, Jamaican nationals travelling to Bermuda for tourism, business or on a work permit, will no longer require a visa or visa waiver to enter that country, provided that they are holding a multiple entry visa to the United States of America (USA), Canada or the United Kingdom (UK). This was disclosed by Minister of...
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EducationForeign Affairs

Chinese Government donates Computers to Inner-city Schools

Students and staff of Allman Town, and Franklin Town Primary Schools in Central Kingston are the beneficiaries of 20 computers donated by the People’s Republic of China. The computers were handed over during a ceremony held at the Allman Town Primary School on Thursday (March 6). Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites expressed his appreciation for the computers while...
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Foreign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Rural Jamaicans to get free Medical Care from L.A. Health Mission

Fifteen hundred residents of Hanover and Trelawny are expected to benefit from free medical care through the Los Angeles (L.A.)-based Caribbean Health Outreach Mission (CHOM). A delegation of 25 medical practitioners, nurses and volunteers will arrive on the island on Sunday, May 25 and remain until Tuesday, June 3 to participate in a weeklong health mission, which is now in...
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Foreign AffairsLabour

RGD Takes Services to New York Tri-State Area

Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Herman Lamont is urging members of the Diaspora in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to take full advantage of the service that will be offered by the Registrar General's Department (RGD) from March 10 to 15. Mr. Lamont said that the outreach programme will give the RGD an opportunity...
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Jamaican High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet-Assamba (right); with prize winner Shaun Elliot (second left); and his family as they celebrate Jamaica Day at the Jamaican High Commission in London on February 28. Mr. Elliot was one of the winners of the Jamaican Knowledge Quiz.
Foreign Affairs

Jamaican High Commission Celebrates Jamaica Day in London

The Jamaican High Commission in London celebrated Jamaica Day 2014 with a series of activities for clients attending the Consular Department on February 28. Activities included a ‘Knowledge of Jamaica Quiz’, which saw participants answering a series of questions on the geography, history, sports and culture of the country. Winners were presented with gift bags, courtesy of the Jamaica Tourist...
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