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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is encouraging members of the Commonwealth to work together to create a better future that is beneficial for all, especially the most vulnerable. “Our shared values of peace, democracy, development, justice and human rights – which are found in our new ‘Commonwealth Charter’ – mean that we place special emphasis on including everyone in this...

Activities under the Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP) have been boosted, by motor vehicles and equipment from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The donation, inclusive of three utility vehicles and several pieces of land surveying and mapping equipment, with accompanying computers and software, form part of allocations under the Cadastral Mapping and Land Registration in Jamaica Project. Minister...

Outgoing Director and Representative for the UNESCO Kingston Cluster Office for the Caribbean, Dr. Kwame Boafo, was treated to an evening of musical excellence in recognition of his contribution to education, science, culture and communication in Jamaica and the wider region. The appreciation and farewell function dubbed: ‘An evening of Music’, was held  last week at the Immaculate Conception High...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, says Jamaica remains firm in its commitment to the aims and objectives of the Commonwealth. Mr. Nicholson said the Government recognises the remarkable contribution of the inter-governmental organisation to Jamaica and others in the world, and is unwavering in its support for the aspirations it has for all...

Private sector entities are being urged to become more vigilant in monitoring, identifying, documenting and reporting suspected use of non-tariff measures (NTMs), which can affect trade. This call comes from Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, who noted that in the past, complaints regarding this issue have mainly been anecdotal. “We therefore urge you...

The Government is urging business leaders in western Jamaica to support the upcoming Diaspora Conference and be prepared to take advantage of any opportunities for economic growth that might arise. The Conference is scheduled to be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from June 16 to 19, under the theme: ‘A Nation On A Mission: Jamaica Diaspora Partnership For...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, says the Government is willing to work with Jamaica’s professional facilitators in addressing some of the challenges that the country faces. Speaking at the opening of the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) Jamaica conference at the Wyndham Kingston hotel in St. Andrew on Thursday, February...

The Japanese Government has been lauded for its invaluable contribution to the social and economic development of Jamaica and other regions, by State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown. State Minister Brown said this assistance is mainly provided through the Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA), the primary governmental agency responsible for the technical co-operation component of...

The 5th biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference got underway on Sunday, June 16, with a record 700 persons in attendance. These include local and overseas delegates, speakers, exhibitors and journalists. The record turnout is in keeping with the predictions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade that this year’s conference would be the biggest and best yet. Also, it...

Improvement works, totaling $35.4 million, have been completed at the Newlands Basic School in Portmore, St. Catherine. The project was jointly funded by the Government and the European Union (EU) under its Poverty Reduction Programme II (PRP II) facility. Residents of Newlands and neighbouring communities also contributed the equivalent of approximately $11.9 million to the overall cost. The Jamaica Social...

Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, says the Government attaches great significance to the country’s relationship with the United States of America (USA). “Our long-standing ties with the USA are reflected not only in the presence of many Jamaicans in this country…it is reflected in our shared values, our commitment to human rights and personal dignity, to...

The confirmation of two new direct charter flights to Jamaica from Sweden, and opportunities in the renewable energy sector were among topics discussed by High Commissioner, Her Excellency Aloun N’dombet-Assamba, with tourism and business interests in Stockholm, recently. Mrs. N’dombet-Assamba, who is Jamaica’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, had visited Sweden to present her credentials as non-resident Ambassador, to...