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Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, David Prendergast.

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...

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.

New Zealand HC Impressed With Portmore Cricket Oval

The Ciyo Brown Trio , playing at the special tribute to Bob Marley hosted by the Jamaican High Commission in London, on February 6.

Bob Marley Day Celebrated in London

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

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

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister Pledges to Advance Country’s Relations in Climate of Peace

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson, has pledged to work towards advancing Jamaica’s international relations, in a climate of friendship and peace. Senator Nicholson was speaking at a special service, held at the Church of the Open Bible in Kingston on February 2, to mark the start of Diplomatic Week, which is being observed...

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

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,...

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

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

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...

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Former Counsul General to New York Launches Book on Jamaicans in America

A new book, exploring the story of Jamaicans in the United States of America (USA), was launched on Thursday, December 12, at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC. Entitled: ‘The Jamaicans: Children of God in the Promised Land’ the book explores the contribution of Jamaicans to the development of the USA as well as their continued ties to their...

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.

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

High Commission in London Hosts Annual School Christmas Programme

The Jamaican High Commission in London hosted more than 50 students and teachers at its annual Jamaican Christmas programme for schools, held last week. A special feature of the day was traditional drumming and storytelling by master drummer, Jamaican-born Ras Happa (Oginga Osaze) and storyteller Kandake. Well known actress, Dona Croll, shared her favourite Anancy story about how the Sorrel drink became...

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.

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Caribbean Diaspora Urged to Work Together

Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Albert Ramdin, has called on the Caribbean Diaspora in the United States to work in partnership for the development of the Americas. “The Caribbean Diaspora needs to come together as one voice, to pool its resources, so that it can contribute more to the various countries from which...

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)

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

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...