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Jamaica could soon benefit from significant new investment in a number of sectors, coming out of the just concluded Jamaica Investment Forum. A number of the investors, who attended the event held from March 1 to 2 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, said they were impressed by the suite of projects presented and are ready to...

Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandra Falconer says it will cost the Government $3 million to host the Grandson of The Queen, His Royal Highness, Prince Henry of Wales (always known as Prince Harry), during his four day visit to the island. Prince Harry will be visiting Jamaica between March 5 and 8 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of his...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Sandrea Falconer, swiftly intervened this morning on the treatment of local journalists during the visit of Prince Harry. Minister Falconer said that no local media person will be required to carry his or her own safety vest when covering events at the Norman Manley International Airport because safety vests will be provided for them. A...

The learning and teaching environment at the Tredegar Park All Age School in St. Catherine has been significantly enhanced by the donation of school supplies, books and equipment to the institution by the United States Embassy. The donations form part of a larger donation, which also includes furniture, appliances, and office material, valued at some US$66,068 (approximately $5.69 million), which...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, says it is critical that Jamaica begins to grasp opportunities to increase production and exports, even as the country is challenged to adapt to an ever changing trade environment. Mr. Brown, who was speaking at a Validation Workshop for the Review and Revision of Jamaica’s...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, says private sector involvement in the review, formulation and ultimate implementation of Jamaica’s Foreign Trade Policy is highly critical. “As the trade operators actively engaged in export and import, the private sector plays a critical role in trade, and thus formulating and implementing the trade...

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, said the Government will continue to forge partnerships with members of the Diaspora in an effort to increase investments, particularly in the development of small enterprises. “For our Ministry, we’re looking at getting support not only from our local investors, but we’re also looking to the Jamaican Diaspora for support....

The United Kingdom (UK) has pledged £75 million to assist with development projects within the Caribbean region over a four-year period. The UK’s commitment came out of talks at the 7th UK/Caribbean Forum held in St. Georges, Grenada from January 20 to 22. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, made the disclosure on Friday...

Minister of Finance, Planning and the Public Service,Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips, is scheduled to lead a delegation to Washington DC next week for discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other multilaterals. The Minister made the disclosure during February 8 Jamaica House press briefing. He said that while in Washington, he will also meet with capital market players and...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, has said that while Jamaica respects its trade agreements, as a small, vulnerable economy, the country must also be able to benefit from these arrangements. “This means increasing exports; otherwise, free trade agreements will only lead to the accumulation of more debt by encouraging imports. This administration will...

Jamaica is ready to work with all its partners in the international community, in order to assist in the effective reform of  governance structures that reflect global realities. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, gave this commitment at a meeting with 63 members of the Diplomatic Corps, at Jamaica House, yesterday January 31, as...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator A.J. Nicholson, announces the appointment of Alison Stone Roofe as Jamaica’s first Ambassador to Brazil. Mrs. Stone Roofe is currently the Director of the Caribbean & Americas (C&A) Department.  Her appointment as Ambassador to Brazil represents a deepening of relations within the hemisphere, and in particular with Brazil – a member of...