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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson (left), presents his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart, Hon. Winston Dookeran, with a gift, during a press briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on December 3. The Ministers have concluded two days of bilateral talks on issues of free trade and free movement within the context of the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson (left), presents his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart, Hon. Winston Dookeran, with a gift, during a press briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on December 3. The Ministers have concluded two days of bilateral talks on issues of free trade and free movement within the context of the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME).

Trinidad’s Foreign Affairs Minister says Jamaicans Not Being Targeted

Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Winston Dookeran, has assured that there is “absolutely” no profiling or targeting of Jamaicans by immigration officials in his country. Speaking at a press conference held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson (left), and Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Winston Dookeran, sign an agreement outlining the path to be taken in improving free trade and free movement arrangements between the two countries. Observing is Head, Trade Agreements Implementation and Coordination Unit, Ministry, David Prendergast. The agreement was signed at a press briefing held on December 3 at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, following two days of bilateral talks between the two Ministers.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson (left), and Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Winston Dookeran, sign an agreement outlining the path to be taken in improving free trade and free movement arrangements between the two countries. Observing is Head, Trade Agreements Implementation and Coordination Unit, Ministry, David Prendergast. The agreement was signed at a press briefing held on December 3 at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, following two days of bilateral talks between the two Ministers.

Jamaica and Trinidad Sign Agreement to Facilitate Easier Trade and Movement
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson (left), and his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart, Hon. Winston Dookeran, are in light discussion prior to the start of a meeting at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on December 2, to discuss issues of free movement and free trade within the context of the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson (left), and his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart, Hon. Winston Dookeran, are in light discussion prior to the start of a meeting at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on December 2, to discuss issues of free movement and free trade within the context of the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME).

Jamaica and Trinidad Agree to Find Solutions to Immigration and Trade Issues
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT), Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) programme, Stacie Miller with one of her kindergarten classes in Akita, Japan.
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT), Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) programme, Stacie Miller with one of her kindergarten classes in Akita, Japan.

Jamaican Language Teachers Making Their Mark in Japan
American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica (AMCHAM) Executive Director, Becky Stockhausen (left, seated); and Chief Executive Officer, Trinidad and Tobago Coalition for Service Industries (TTCSI) Chief Executive Officer, Nirad Tewarie (centre, seated), both Co-Chairpersons of Services of the Caribbean (SOCA), affix their signatures to the document formalizing SOCA’s establishment during the programme’s launch at the Organization of American States’ (OAS) offices in Washington, D.C., USA, on November 21. Persons observing the formalities are: United States Chamber of Commerce Director for the Americas, Jose Raul Perales (right, seated); and back row, from left: President, Manchester Trade Limited President, Stephen Lande; Executive Director, American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago, Hugh Howard; Chief Executive Officer, TSL Group, Nicholas Galt; and President, Caribbean Central-American Action, Cornelius Prior.
American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica (AMCHAM) Executive Director, Becky Stockhausen (left, seated); and Chief Executive Officer, Trinidad and Tobago Coalition for Service Industries (TTCSI) Chief Executive Officer, Nirad Tewarie (centre, seated), both Co-Chairpersons of Services of the Caribbean (SOCA), affix their signatures to the document formalizing SOCA’s establishment during the programme’s launch at the Organization of American States’ (OAS) offices in Washington, D.C., USA, on November 21. Persons observing the formalities are: United States Chamber of Commerce Director for the Americas, Jose Raul Perales (right, seated); and back row, from left: President, Manchester Trade Limited President, Stephen Lande; Executive Director, American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago, Hugh Howard; Chief Executive Officer, TSL Group, Nicholas Galt; and President, Caribbean Central-American Action, Cornelius Prior.

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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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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.
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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 Brown, said that over the many years, both countries have enjoyed an admirable relationship, sustained by shared principles and a...
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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...
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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.
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Relations between Jamaica and Haiti to be Strengthened

Bilateral relations between Haiti and Jamaica are expected to improve, following  the State Visit of the President of that country, His Excellency Michel Martelly and his delegation, last week. Speaking with JIS News, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, said the visit was  timely and would strengthen the co-operation and friendly...
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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.
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Alpha Boys’ School To Benefit From Sale Of Posters

The Alpha Boys’ School music department will benefit from the sale of posters that were entered in the second International Reggae Poster Contest (IRPC). The IRPC 2013  exhibition, which will run for one week at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, D.C., was officially opened to the public on  November 14. Founder of the IRPC, Mr. Michael Thompson said that...
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Jamaican born marine wildlife artist, oceanographer and film maker, Dr. Guy Harvey.
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Jamaican to be Honoured at CARAH Ceremony

Jamaican born marine wildlife artist, oceanographer and film maker, Dr. Guy Harvey, is one of the notable Caribbean-Americans to be honoured at the 20th Annual Caribbean American Heritage (CARAH) Awards Gala, to be held on November 22 at the J.W. Marriott, in Washington, D.C. Dr.  Harvey, who is world famous, will receive the Luminary Award for his renowned career as...
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