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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency, Stephen Vascianne, delivers the keynote address at the Jamaica Independence Celebration Foundation Independence Ball to mark Jamaica’s 51st Year of Independence at the Hylton Hotel, Manhattan, NY, on August 17.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency, Stephen Vascianne, delivers the keynote address at the Jamaica Independence Celebration Foundation Independence Ball to mark Jamaica’s 51st Year of Independence at the Hylton Hotel, Manhattan, NY, on August 17.

Ambassador Vascianne Expresses Concern Over Number of Deportations

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vascianne has expressed concern over the large number of Jamaicans being deported from the United States back to Jamaica on a monthly basis. “Far too many Jamaicans are stepping on to...
Jamaica’s renowned artist, Webster Campbell (centre); discusses with Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Professor Stephen Vasciannie (right); and Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador Albert Ramdin; the history behind the art work ‘The Alley Church in Clarendon’. The pieces are on display at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington D.C. August 5 -9 as part of activities to commemorate the 51st anniversary of Independence.
Jamaica’s renowned artist, Webster Campbell (centre); discusses with Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Professor Stephen Vasciannie (right); and Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador Albert Ramdin; the history behind the art work ‘The Alley Church in Clarendon’. The pieces are on display at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington D.C. August 5 -9 as part of activities to commemorate the 51st anniversary of Independence.

Art Exhibition at Jamaican Embassy in Washington Marks Independence
Jamaican High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba (second right), heads the congregation at the service of praise and thanksgiving to mark Jamaica’s 51st anniversary of Independence. Several hundred Jamaicans from across the UK attended the annual Service, hosted by the Jamaican High Commission on August 3 at the Southwark Cathedral in London. Beside the High Commissioner is Baroness Doreen Lawrence (right) and acting Mayor of Southwark, Councillor Althea Smith (left).
Jamaican High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba (second right), heads the congregation at the service of praise and thanksgiving to mark Jamaica’s 51st anniversary of Independence. Several hundred Jamaicans from across the UK attended the annual Service, hosted by the Jamaican High Commission on August 3 at the Southwark Cathedral in London. Beside the High Commissioner is Baroness Doreen Lawrence (right) and acting Mayor of Southwark, Councillor Althea Smith (left).

Hundreds Attend Independence Church Service in UK
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Professor Stephen Vasciannie (second left); presents the Jamaica Association of Maryland Distinguished Award to Dr. Hyacinth Dustan-Hunter; at the Association’s Grand Gala held in commemoration of the country’s 51st year of Independence at the Martin’s West Conference Hall in Baltimore on August 3. Sharing in the occasion are Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pullian (left); and President of the Association, Rick Nugent.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Professor Stephen Vasciannie (second left); presents the Jamaica Association of Maryland Distinguished Award to Dr. Hyacinth Dustan-Hunter; at the Association’s Grand Gala held in commemoration of the country’s 51st year of Independence at the Martin’s West Conference Hall in Baltimore on August 3. Sharing in the occasion are Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pullian (left); and President of the Association, Rick Nugent.

Ambassador Vasciannie Hails Diaspora’s Contribution to Nation Building
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie (centre); shares a light moment with Former Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Chief of Staff, General John Saunders (right), and wife Joan Saunders (second right); and former Ambassador to the United Nations, Curtis Ward (left) and Mrs. Ward; at the service of celebration in commemoration of Jamaica’s 51st anniversary of Independence at Dunbarton Chapel, Howard University in Washington DC, on August 4, 2013.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie (centre); shares a light moment with Former Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Chief of Staff, General John Saunders (right), and wife Joan Saunders (second right); and former Ambassador to the United Nations, Curtis Ward (left) and Mrs. Ward; at the service of celebration in commemoration of Jamaica’s 51st anniversary of Independence at Dunbarton Chapel, Howard University in Washington DC, on August 4, 2013.

Jamaicans in Washington Celebrate Independence

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Jamaican High Commission in London Opens Photographic Exhibition to Mark Independence

The Jamaican High Commission in London marked Independence Day, August 6, with the opening of a small exhibition of historic photographs of Jamaica. The occasion also saw High Commissioner, Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba, being presented with a 200 year old map of Jamaica by entrepreneur and philanthropist, Tony Bullimore, who expressed appreciation for the work and support that the...
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Activities in Washington and Maryland to Celebrate Independence

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Jamaicans residing in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland, will be celebrating the 51st anniversary of the country's independence  with several activities, beginning  this weekend. Also, from August 3 to 11, the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, D.C., under the leadership of Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, will be engaged in a number of activities...
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CultureForeign Affairs

Two Major Events in Atlanta to Mark Jamaica’s Independence

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica in Atlanta, Georgia, will mark the country’s 51st Year of Independence with two major activities between August 4 and 10. The programme of activities, which are being planned by the Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA), commences with a Thanksgiving Service at the Hillside Presbyterian Church in Decatur at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 4....
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, delivering a statement in the Senate on July 31.
Foreign Affairs

Withdrawing from CARICOM Would Have Serious Implications – Senator Nicholson

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, says there would be far reaching implications if Jamaica withdrew or suspended its membership from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The Minister was responding to comments made in the media by the Opposition that Jamaica should temporarily suspend its membership in CARICOM. In a statement to the Senate on...
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United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Pamela Bridgewater, addresses Wednesday’s (July 10) opening of a three-day forum at the Half Moon Conference Centre in Montego Bay, which focuses on the expansion of opportunities for women in agriculture in the Caribbean and Pacific Regions.
Foreign Affairs

US Ambassador Urges Governments to Create Economic Opportunities for Women

United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Pamela Bridgewater, is calling on Governments in the Caribbean and Pacific Islands to leverage their advantages to build sustainable and productive agricultural enterprises and create opportunities for women-owned businesses. The Ambassador was speaking on Wednesday, July 10, at the opening of a three-day forum at the Half Moon Conference Centre in Montego Bay,...
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Senate Begins Debate on Defamation Bill

The Senate, on July 5, commenced debate on a Bill entitled: ‘An Act to Repeal the Defamation Act and Libel and Slander Act’, also known as the Defamation Bill, during its sitting at Gordon House, downtown Kingston. The Bill, which was piloted by Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, seeks to amend Jamaica’s defamation laws to address inadequacies identified...
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