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During the 2013/14 fiscal year, the Government will continue to cement its relations with international partners, as it seeks to improve foreign policy and investment prospects. Delivering the Throne Speech at Gordon House, on Thursday, April 4, the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, said the government will continue to strengthen the country’s cherished relations with traditional...

Jamaica will host the Caribbean Regional Preparatory Meeting for the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS), beginning Tuesday, July 2, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston. The Caribbean preparatory meeting is one of three regional meetings which will be held this year as groundwork for the SIDS conference in Samoa next year and will last from...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, says he will continue to advocate Jamaica’s position for the rethinking of the treatment of middle income countries, in the international fora. Under proposed reforms, middle income countries face the dilemma of being classified out of access to development financing. Speaking during the State of the Nation Debate...

Development of the proposed global transshipment and logistics hub is one several potential investment opportunities being promoted among American investors by Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Professor Stephen Vasciannie. The hub’s development is being spearheaded by the Government of Jamaica to position the country to take advantage of an anticipated increase in maritime activities, consequent on the...

The Government of Jamaica will be engaging nationals overseas as it looks to attract increased investment to the island. State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown said that Diaspora investment will be a major part of the upcoming Jamaica-Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay. “We intend to present to the members of the Diaspora,...

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...