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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address during the Ceremonial Opening of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (June 16).

Diaspora Encouraged to Invest in Jamaica’s Rapid Development

Jamaicans living abroad are being encouraged to invest in the nation’s rapid development. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, underscored major milestones in real estate growth, public safety, and the modernisation of healthcare infrastructure. Speaking during the Ceremonial...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce , Hon. Delano Seiveright, addresses a plenary session during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on June 15.

Jamaica Investment-Ready – Seiveright

Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.

Diasporans Encouraged to Invest in Housing Sector

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a panel discussion on ‘Building a Resilient Education System in Partnership with the Diaspora’, during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Monday (June 15).

Jamaican Diaspora Members Urged to Assist with Support Services for Children with Special Education Needs

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses the commencement session of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (June 15).

Diaspora One of Jamaica’s Greatest Assets – Terrelonge

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce , Hon. Delano Seiveright, addresses the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on June 15.

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Jamaicans in Diaspora Urged to Own a Larger Share of Nation’s Growth

With the country poised for a pronounced and major upswing, Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, is urging Jamaicans in the diaspora to get their “piece of the rock”. According to Mr. Seiveright, who was speaking at the 11th Biennial Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on...

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Diaspora Urged to Play Active Role in Building Country’s Climate Resilience

Senior Director at the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Richard Gibbs, has called on the country's diaspora to play an active role in helping the nation adapt, recover and thrive in the face of growing environmental challenges. He noted that building a more climate resilient Jamaica will require the combined efforts of citizens at home and abroad. “Climate resilience is...

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Young Jamaicans Encouraged to Engage in Policy Discussions and to Drive Innovation

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, says young Jamaicans must be encouraged to engage in policy discussions, to drive innovation and to contribute to national development. While addressing the commencement session at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (June 15),...

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Jamaica Must Position Itself to Take Advantage of Global Advances in Science and Technology – Terrelonge

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, says Jamaica must position itself to take advantage of global advances in science, technology and sustainable development, through stronger partnerships with its diaspora and international stakeholders. Speaking at a commencement session at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre, seated); Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (fourth right, seated); Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (fourth left, seated); State Minister, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (third right, seated), along with other representatives of the Government, share a photo opportunity with the 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Awards – Diaspora (GGAA-D) recipients. The seven recipients (standing, second row) received their awards during a special ceremony at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (June 15).

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Seven Diaspora Leaders Honoured with 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Awards

Seven members of Jamaica’s Diaspora, who have made meaningful contributions to the country’s development and given outstanding service to diaspora communities, were each presented with the 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Award on Monday (June 15). The Governor-General’s Achievement Award – Diaspora (GGAA-D) were conferred on Asha Richards and Dr. Richard White (United States); Kristina McPherson and Lisa Rutty (Canada); Karl Samuels...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), participates in the thanksgiving service for the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at Calvary Baptist Church in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday, June 14. She is joined by (l-r) Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon; State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Caretaker for St James Central, Janice Allen; and Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin.

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Foreign Affairs Minister Urges Renewed Partnership Between Jamaica and Its Diaspora

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has called for a renewed collaboration between Jamaica and its overseas community to build a stronger and more resilient nation. Addressing this morning’s (June 14) thanksgiving service for the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Calvary Baptist Church in Montego Bay, she highlighted the need “to solidify and re-energise those positive elements of our shared Jamaican-ness that unite...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

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Jamaica Diaspora Conference at Capacity, Virtual Participation Available

The 11th biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference has reached full capacity, with more than 1,200 persons expected to attend the event at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from June 14 to 18. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, told JIS News that the conference has generated overwhelming interest from Jamaicans at home and abroad. “At this point, we are over capacity....