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Former United States (US) Secretary of State, General Colin Powell, says Jamaica can be proud of its heritage and numerous achievements, despite the problems facing the country. “Keep believing in yourself; keep believing in the strength of your society and your culture. Keep being proud of your heritage, but recognise that there are problems that we all have to deal...

LONDON — Hundreds of Jamaicans decked out in the national colours transformed a section of the O2 Arena in London into a sea of Black, Green and Gold, as they celebrated Jamaica's 50th Anniversary of Independence, on Monday, August 6, at special commemorative flag-raising ceremony. High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba, declared that it was...

President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Jacob Zuma and his wife, Mrs. Nompumelelo MaNtuli Zuma, arrived in the island at about 9:00 am this morning (Aug. 6), to participate in the country’s Independence celebrations. The President and his wife should have arrived on Sunday (Aug. 5), for a two-day State visit, but those plans had to be...

LONDON — The British Foreign Minister with responsibility for the Caribbean, Henry Billingham, has praised Jamaica House at the O2 in London, arguing that it presents a unique opportunity for Jamaica to forge stronger trade and investment links with the United Kingdom (UK). “Major British companies operate successfully in Jamaica, while a number of Jamaican companies are big investors in...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has underscored the strategic importance of the United Kingdom (UK) city of Birmingham to the Government’s economic goals for investments and international trade.  Minister Hylton was addressing a press conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in the city on Wednesday (August 1) to launch ‘Jamaica in the Square,’ a five-day free...

Jamaica's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Aloun Ndombet Assamba, has delivered a strong message of encouragement to the Jamaican community in Birmingham to become involved in the political process of their city. "This is the best advice I can give you," the High Commissioner said, in response to concerns raised at a press conference held on Wednesday (August...

President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, says there are many opportunities for co-operation between Jamaica and his country, particularly in the areas of trade and investment. He said it is important that both countries take advantage of these opportunities in an effort to strengthen their ties. "There is ample scope for even greater and more functional...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathon, held bilateral talks on August 3 from which emerged agreement for strengthening cooperation in the areas of energy, trade, culture, education, and technical scientific cooperation. Addressing a press conference at Jamaica House, the Prime Minister said both countries have also agreed to revive technical...

Washington DC — United States (US) President, Barak Obama, has announced that he will be sending a high level delegation to represent the US at Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of Independence celebrations on Monday (Aug. 6). Former US Secretary of State, General Colin Powell, who is of Jamaican heritage, will lead the delegation, which includes US House of Representatives Congresswoman, Yvette...

President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has applauded Jamaica on its achievements in the arenas of politics and democracy over the last 50 years, noting that the country and its people are an example of strength, resilience and durability. “Jamaica is a fine example of how a people can turn handicaps into opportunities and challenges into narratives of success,” he...

President of Nigeria, His Excellency Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday (August 2), visited Liberty Hall, home of the Marcus Garvey Museum, in downtown Kingston, hours after arriving in Jamaica for a two-day State visit. The visit formed part of the President’s itinerary of activities, which also saw him addressing a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament, earlier in the...

Washington D.C. — Jamaica has been lauded by President of the United States (US), Barack Obama, for its continued leadership within the Caribbean, as well as its commitment to democracy, prosperity and security of the Region. The President made his comments at a brief ceremony in the Oval Office at the White House on July 30, where he received the...