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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.
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.

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...
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
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

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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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Foreign Affairs

High Commission in London Pays Tribute to Women in Reggae Music

The Jamaican High Commission in London ended its Reggae Month celebrations with a special event paying tribute to women in reggae music. The event included a panel discussion featuring women involved in different aspects of the reggae music industry. They included Singer Janet Kay; Joy Ellington of VP Records; and Radio Producer and Founder/Director of the Black Music Canteen, Ruby...
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Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, David Prendergast.
Foreign Affairs

More Job Opportunities for CARICOM Nationals

Trained household helpers in search of employment can now travel freely within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) region. They are among five new categories of workers entitled to free movement after Jamaica amended the CARICOM Free Movement of Skilled Persons Act last year. The other categories of workers are nurses, teachers, artisans with a Caribbean vocational qualification, and holders of associate...
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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.
Foreign Affairs

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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