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Chef at the Embassy of Jamaica, Sherene James (right), explains to visitors at the Taste of Travel Culinary Stage, how to make Jamaica’s famous jerk sauce, during the 10th Annual Travel and Adventure Show, held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre from February 22 to 23.
Chef at the Embassy of Jamaica, Sherene James (right), explains to visitors at the Taste of Travel Culinary Stage, how to make Jamaica’s famous jerk sauce, during the 10th Annual Travel and Adventure Show, held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre from February 22 to 23.

Jamaican Dishes on Display in Washington

Jamaica’s cuisine took the spotlight at the Taste of Travel Stage, held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre from February 22 to 23. Chef at the Embassy of Jamaica, Ms. Sherene James, who represented the country, displayed her creativity...
Chairman of the National Association of Jamaican and Supportive Organizations (NAJASO), Dr. Richard Constable (3rd left), and members of the executive board, who attended the organisation’s retreat held recently in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Chairman of the National Association of Jamaican and Supportive Organizations (NAJASO), Dr. Richard Constable (3rd left), and members of the executive board, who attended the organisation’s retreat held recently in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Diaspora Group Seeking to Partner with Government
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right) and Principal of Brown
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right) and Principal of Brown's Town High School, Johnallson Feraria (left) with students of the Coronaldi Primary School in Montego Bay, at the opening of the Diaspora Education Summit, which is being held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay from February 18 to 21, under the theme: 'Advancing education initiative: A strategic alliance with the Diaspora'.

Education Minister Calls on Diaspora to Invest in Infrastructure
A model shows off a design by Simone Neilson of Ms. Sim, at the launch of Jamaica’s participation in the International Fashion Showcase on Wednesday, February 12, at the Jamaican High Commission in London.
A model shows off a design by Simone Neilson of Ms. Sim, at the launch of Jamaica’s participation in the International Fashion Showcase on Wednesday, February 12, at the Jamaican High Commission in London.

Jamaican Designers for International Fashion Show in London
Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, David Prendergast.
Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, David Prendergast.

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New Zealand High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Simon Tucker (right), has the attention of Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (centre), and Member of Parliament for Eastern St. Catherine, Denese Daley, during a tour of the Hamilton Gardens Cricket Oval in Portmore, St. Catherine on Thursday, February 6. Construction of the facility is being funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme at a cost of $2 million.
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New Zealand HC Impressed With Portmore Cricket Oval

New Zealand High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Simon Tucker, says he is impressed with construction work taking place on the Hamilton Gardens Cricket Oval in Portmore, which is being funded by his government at a cost of $2 million. Speaking with reporters on Thursday, February 6, while on a tour of the facility with Member of Parliament for East...
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The Ciyo Brown Trio , playing at the special tribute to Bob Marley hosted by the Jamaican High Commission in London, on February 6.
Foreign Affairs

Bob Marley Day Celebrated in London

Scores of music lovers braved the London Underground strike and bad weather to celebrate Bob Marley Day, at the Jamaican High Commission in London, on February 6. The event, hosted to mark Bob Marley’s birthday, also paid tribute to the late singer Dennis Brown, whose birthday was on February 1. A minute’s silence was also observed for the late William...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson (right), is in light conversation with Trinidad and Tobago High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Rev. Dr. Iva Gloudon, during Diplomatic Week activities held last year at Jamaica House.
Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister Reaffirms Country’s Commitment to Regional Integration

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson, is reaffirming Jamaica’s commitment to regional integration, emphasizing that the country is unequivocal in its support for the renewal of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). “There is no turning back. Regional integration must be seen as an ongoing process, not a single event,” he argued, while addressing members...
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Twenty-Seven Heads of Missions Expected For Diplomatic Week

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is preparing to welcome 27 non-resident Heads of Missions for the annual Diplomatic Week celebrations from February 2 to 7. “I think that is a record number…we look forward to having them along with the resident corps, whom we interface with on a regular basis,” said Director of Protocol in the Ministry,...
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Jamaican-born Howard University Asst. Professor, Dr. Goulda Downer (centre), receives the 2013 Congressional Black Caucus Healthcare Leadership Award from Congresswoman Donna Christiansen. Sharing in the occasion at left is President and CEO of the National Minority Quality Forum, Dr. Gary Puckrein.
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Jamaican Wins 2013 Congressional Black Caucus Award

Jamaican-born Howard University assistant Professor of Medicine, Dr. Goulda Downer, is the recipient of the 2013 Congressional Black Caucus Health Brain Trust Leadership in Advocacy Award. Dr. Downer is also the recipient of the 2013 Health Care Leadership Award from the Washington Metropolitan Area Chapter of the National Association of Health Services Executives. Her work has helped to strengthen the...
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The Jamaican High Commission on December 13, hosted its first ceremony to recognise UK-born persons of Jamaican heritage, who took up Jamaican citizenship. With the applicants at the ceremony is High Commissioner to the UK, Her Excellency Aloun N
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High Commission Hosts First Citizenship Ceremony in London

The High Commission in London, on December 13, hosted its first ceremony to recognise United Kingdom (UK)-born persons of Jamaican heritage, who took up Jamaican citizenship. High Commissioner to the UK, Her Excellency Aloun N’dombet-Assamba, who congratulated the new citizens, said the decision to host the special ceremony was to celebrate the fact that they had chosen to confirm their...
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