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The draft of the National Policy and Plan of Action on International Migration and Development is at an advanced stage and should be completed by June 2013. This was disclosed by Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, during his contribution to the 2013/2014 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on...

I am pleased to once again address this Honourable House. Last year, as I gave my maiden presentation, I committed to do my best for the government and people of Jamaica, recognizing that I stand here, privileged to serve my constituents, as a result of the trust placed in me by the good people of East Central, St Catherine. It...

Members of the health sector in Minneapolis, Minnesota, have been commended for their missions to Jamaica, by Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie. The Ambassador also noted that their donation of medical equipment has helped to improve health care delivery in health institutions. Mr. Vasciannie was delivering the keynote address at a dinner to recognise health practitioners...

Members of the Jamaican Diaspora residing in the midwest region of the United States (US) have been urged to make every effort to attend the upcoming Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay from June 16-19. Addressing nationals at a town hall meeting at the Redeemer Covenant Church in the city of Minneapolis on Thursday, May 9, Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United...

The Jamaican Diaspora is expected to play a key role in the development of health tourism in the island. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, said that discussions are far advanced with nationals abroad for the realization of health tourism projects in the island. Already, Cabinet has approved the construction of...

The Agualta Vale roundabout in St. Mary has been re-named the Robert Schuman Roundabout, in honour of one of the founding fathers of the European Union (EU). This has been done by the administration to recognise Mr. Schuman’s contribution to advancing world peace, as well as the EU’s input in developing the 100-kilometre third segment of the North Coast Highway,...

Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, will update nationals in Minnesota on developments in the island, including the upcoming Jamaican Diaspora Conference, at a town hall meeting on Thursday, May 9. The meeting, slated for the Redeemer Covenant Church, is part of engagements during a four-day visit by the Ambassador to the city of Minneapolis from...

The Office of the Prime Minister announces the appointment of Mr. Carlton Masters as Jamaica's first Representative to the African Union (AU). Mr. Masters has also been appointed as Special Envoy of the Prime Minister and assumes the rank of Ambassador. As Representative and Special Envoy, Ambassador Masters will seek to strengthen Jamaica’s relations and partnerships with a range of...

The Government is committed to working with Pan-Caribbean Limited to get their sugar production back on track. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, gave this undertaking during his contribution to the 2013/2014 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 8. Production at Pan-Caribbean Limited, comprising Frome, Monymusk and Bernard Lodge, which constitute 70 per cent of...

Government has signed an agreement with representatives from the United Nations, cementing Jamaica’s participation in the ‘Making Cities Resilient: My City is Getting Ready!’ global campaign. The programme, which has been launched in 1,300 cities worldwide, aims to strengthen Jamaica’s disaster risk reduction and disaster resilience capabilities, through the development of relevant policies, tools and mechanisms. The campaign also encourages...

South Africa, which has long been a friend of Jamaica, is looking to further collaborations with the island under the Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Arts and Culture. The agreement, which dates back to 2009, is aimed at encouraging co-operation, as well as facilitating the exchange of knowledge, experience and achievements between both countries in the fields of...

Leader of the Opposition in Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, says health care has become one of the largest growing expenditures on budgets within the Caribbean region. "Caribbean governments will have to confront this reality," Miss Mottley emphasised, as she addressed the Rural Electrification Pension Plan 20th anniversary dinner for employees, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel on May 2. The...