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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.
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 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...
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.
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.

Jamaican Wins 2013 Congressional Black Caucus Award
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
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'dombet Assamba (fifth right,back row).

High Commission Hosts First Citizenship Ceremony in London
High Commissioner to London, Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet-Assamba (back row centre) , shares a moment with students and teachers, who recently attended the annual Jamaican Christmas programme for schools, hosted by the High Commission.
High Commissioner to London, Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet-Assamba (back row centre) , shares a moment with students and teachers, who recently attended the annual Jamaican Christmas programme for schools, hosted by the High Commission.

High Commission in London Hosts Annual School Christmas Programme
Chairman of the Governor’s Commission on Caribbean Affairs for the State of Maryland, Ambassador Curtis Ward (left), makes a point during a panel discussion held after Wednesday’s (Dec. 11) screening of the documentary ‘Forward Home, the Power of the Caribbean Diaspora’, held on at the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington DC. The other panelists (from 2nd left) are: Chairman of the Caucus of CARICOM Ambassadors and Ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago to the United States, His Excellency Dr. Neil Parsan; Lecturer at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Dr. Keith Nurse; and Assistant General Secretary to the OAS, His Excellency Albert Ramdin.
Chairman of the Governor’s Commission on Caribbean Affairs for the State of Maryland, Ambassador Curtis Ward (left), makes a point during a panel discussion held after Wednesday’s (Dec. 11) screening of the documentary ‘Forward Home, the Power of the Caribbean Diaspora’, held on at the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington DC. The other panelists (from 2nd left) are: Chairman of the Caucus of CARICOM Ambassadors and Ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago to the United States, His Excellency Dr. Neil Parsan; Lecturer at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Dr. Keith Nurse; and Assistant General Secretary to the OAS, His Excellency Albert Ramdin.

Caribbean Diaspora Urged to Work Together

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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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The late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela (left), walks with the late former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Michael Manley, when he arrived in the island in July of 1991. Mr. Mandela died on December 5 at the age of 95. (FILE)
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Jamaicans in South Africa Pause to Remember Nelson Mandela

Jamaicans in South Africa are among millions of people from around the world who continue to reflect on the life and contributions of former South African President, Nelson Mandela, following his death on December 5. JIS News caught up with a few who shared their reaction to the passing of one of the world’s greatest icons. Desmond Smith, a Jamaican...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie (2nd right), listens attentively as Managing Director of Ecofarms, Grace Foster Reid (2nd left), explains the contents of Buzz Honey Wine, during a courtesy call on Ambassador Vasciannie at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, recently. Looking on are: Co-Chair of WEConnect Jamaica, Yannek Page (left); and Minister-Counsellor for Trade and Economic Matters at the Embassy of Jamaica, Ariel Bowen.
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Jamaican Business Women Call on Ambassador Vasciannie

Two young Jamaican entrepreneurs, Yannek Page and Grace Foster-Reid, recently met with Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, to discuss various initiatives related to business innovation and market opportunity. Included in the meeting, held at the Embassy in Washington DC, was Minister- Counsellor for Trade and Economic Matters, Ariel Bowen. The Jamaican business women were in Washington for...
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Diaspora Advisory Board Member for the Midwest United State of America, Leo Gilling, delivering a message from Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, at the 27th annual fundraising banquet of the Jamaica Awareness Association of California (JAAC), held at the Los Angeles airport Marriott hotel recently. At right is JAAC board member, Attorney Keith Campbell.
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Jamaica Diaspora Group in California Lauded

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, has lauded the Jamaica Awareness Association of California (JAAC), for its significant contribution to the health and education sectors in Jamaica. In a message delivered at the recently held JACC 27th annual fundraising banquet at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott, the Minister noted that over the...
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Jamaica and Trinidad Outline Path to Improve Free Trade and Movement

Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago have signed an agreement outlining the path to take in improving free trade and free movement arrangements between the two countries. The signing of the agreement follows two-days of talks between Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. A.J. Nicholson, and his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart, Hon. Winston Dookeran, stemming from a recent incident...
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