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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (L) and Chilean Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Eduardo Bonilla, share a toast at a special reception and cultural evening held recently, at the official residence of the Chilean Ambassador, in recognition of 50 years of diplomatic relations between both countries.

Jamaica And Chile To Mark 50 Years Of Diplomatic Relations

On December 18, 2013 Jamaica and Chile will mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, celebrating a long and increasingly strengthened friendship and co-operation between both countries. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo...

Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson (right), makes a presentation to President of the Republic of Haiti, His Excellency Michel Martelly, as Minister of National Security, Hon Peter Bunting (right), applauds, during the President’s State Visit last week.

Relations between Jamaica and Haiti to be Strengthened

Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie (right), listens attentively as member of the International Reggae Poster Contest (IRPC), Kathryn Buford (centre), explains the significance of one of the posters on display at the Embassy of Jamaica. Looking on (at left) is founder of the IRPC, Michael Thompson. The exhibition, which was officially opened by Ambassador Vasciannie at the Embassy on November 14, will run for one week.

Alpha Boys’ School To Benefit From Sale Of Posters

Jamaican born marine wildlife artist, oceanographer and film maker, Dr. Guy Harvey.

Jamaican to be Honoured at CARAH Ceremony

Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Mr. Herman Lamont, delivers the keynote address at the 3rd annual black tie banquet and awards ceremony, held at the Richfield Regency Hotel in Verona, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 9.

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12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Freddie McGregor to Receive ICS Marcus Garvey Award

The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) will honour the contributions of reggae icon Freddie McGregor by presenting him with the 2013 Marcus Garvey Lifetime Achievement Award. The presentation will be made at the ICS’ 20th Annual Caribbean American Heritage Awards (CARAH) Gala to be held on Friday, November 22, at the JW Marriott in Washington D.C. The Marcus Garvey Lifetime...

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

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Minister Nicholson for COTED and CHOGM

Senator the Honourable Arnold J. Nicholson QC, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade is to attend the 37th Meeting of the CARICOM Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), in Georgetown, Guyana, which runs from the 5th-9th November. The Ministerial of the 37th Regular Session of COTED, is scheduled for Saturday, November 9, is now underway, with Minister Nicholson participation. He...

Jamaica’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Aloun Ndombet Assamba (left), shares a moment with Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea Councillor, Charles Williams (2nd left); Project Director of the Windrush Foundation, Arthur Torrington; and Mayoress June Williams at the official opening of an exhibition on Tuesday (Nov. 5), by the Windrush Foundation, to mark the 175th anniversary of the Emancipation of African slaves in the British West Indies. The exhibition is currently being held at the Royal Geographical Society in London.

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaican High Commissioner Opens Emancipation Exhibition in London

Jamaica’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency, Aloun Ndombet-Assamba, opened an exhibition in London on Tuesday, November 5, marking the 175th anniversary of the 1838 Emancipation of African slaves in the British West Indies. The exhibition titled: ‘Making Freedom: Riots, Rebellions and Revolutions’, will run at the Royal Geographical Society before touring the UK. It is the...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Stephen Vasciannie. FILE

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Ambassador Vascianne Hails South Florida Diaspora

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Stephen Vasciannie, has acknowledged the significant contribution that members of the Jamaican Diaspora in South Florida have made to national development. Addressing some 400 Jamaicans and friends of the island at the second annual presentation ceremony of the Jamaican-American Bar Association at the Sheraton Miami on November 2, Ambassador Vascianne said Diaspora groups have...

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

London Radio Station to Take 200 Visitors to Jamaica

One of London’s leading community radio stations will be taking 200 of their listeners and friends to Jamaica from November 6 for a 10-day visit, titled ‘Tropical Vibes’. Tropical Vibes is the initiative of Vibes FM, a London based community radio station known for supporting Reggae, Roots and Dancehall music for more than two decades. One of the organisers of...

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Senator Nicholson Hails Work of Jamaica-China Friendship Association

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, has hailed the work of the Jamaica-China Friendship Association in promoting and strengthening relations between the two countries. “Over the years, the work of the Jamaica/China Friendship Association has complemented the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade as we seek to develop new ways of...

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaican Born Civil Rights Campaigner Appointed to British House of Lords

Noted Jamaican-born civil rights campaigner, Doreen Lawrence, who was recently appointed to the British House of Lords, has been honoured by the Jamaican High Commission in London. The United Kingdom’s (UK) Home Secretary, Theresa May, was among the special guests at a reception hosted on Monday, October 21, by Her Excellency, Aloun Ndombet-Assamba. Mrs. Lawrence took her seat as Labour...