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The Government of Jamaica’s intention to raise some US$1 billion through the issue of a Diaspora bond in August is already generating significant interest from Jamaicans living overseas. This was disclosed by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, during a presentation to captains of industry and investors at a business forum on Thursday March 22, at the...

A total of US$16,150 was handed over to the Salvation Army, on March 22 by United Way of Jamaica, as a part of measures to support the restoration efforts in Haiti. The cheque was handed over during a brief ceremony held at the National Volunteer Centre, Camp Road, in Kingston. The sum represents the micro credit component of the restorative...

Government Senator, K.D. Knight, has recommended that Jamaica Day should be celebrated and recognised within the Diaspora, instead of being solely observed locally within the school system. “I long for a Jamaica Day that is recognised in the Diaspora, a Jamaica Day that other school systems, where many Jamaicans are involved in other countries, could find it possible to embrace...

Senator, the Hon. AJ Nicholson announces the appointment of Ambassador Vilma McNish as Jamaica’s new Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union and permanent delegate to UNESCO. This will be Ambassador McNish’s second posting as Head of Mission, having served as Ambassador of Jamaica to Mexico from 2001-2005. During that time, she was also accredited to countries...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller returned to the island on the week-end after leading Jamaica’s delegation to the 23rd Inter Sessional Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government in Suriname, March 8-9, 2012. Key among the discussions by CARICOM Heads at their two day meeting were matters pertaining to the Reform of the CARICOM Secretariat, Community Relations, Crime...

"Wow!  I have totally fallen for Jamaica and its people.  My grandmother, The Queen, was so right about you.   Thank you for showing me such a good time, and allowing me to visit so many cultural, historical and fun places.  The warmth that I received from the moment I set foot on your awesome island has been totally overwhelming. ...

Students from schools across St. James lined both sides of the roadway leading to the Sangster International Airport in  Montego Bay yesterday (March 8), to bid farewell to His Royal Highness, Prince Henry of Wales (always known as Prince Harry). The students, waving small replicas of the Jamaican flag, cheered as the official convoy with the Prince and his party...

The third day of activities in the four-day official visit to Jamaica by His Royal Highness, Prince Henry of Wales (always known as Prince Harry) ended in fine style last night (March 7), with a Jamaica night event at the Sandals Cay in Montego Bay. The function, organised jointly by the government in partnership with Sandals Resorts, included several performances...

The historic Good Hope Great House, located some five miles south west of the town of Falmouth, was among the stops for His Royal Highness, Prince Henry of Wales (always known as Prince Harry) on his visit to Trelawny on Wednesday (March 7). While wet conditions prevented an extensive tour of the scenic and expansive grounds, the Prince was able...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller leaves the island today to attend the 23rd Inter-sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community. The two day meeting being held in Paramaribo, Suriname, gets underway tomorrow. Among the items to be discussed are the organisational review of the CARICOM Secretariat, Governance of Cricket and Sustainable Development including the...

KINGSTON — The picturesque backdrop of the historic Devon House, was the setting for a meeting between His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales (always known as Prince Harry) and Prime Minister, Hon. Portia Simpson Miller. Onlookers would not have known that the two were meeting for the first time as, like long lost friends reuniting after a long separation,...

His Royal Highness, Prince Henry of Wales (always known as Prince Harry), decked in military fatigues, participated in several military exercises today (March 7) at the Jamaica Defence Force base (JDF) at Up Park Camp. Accompanied by several soldiers, he took part in a shooting exercise in the firearm training simulator at the Camp’s Multi-Purpose Training Facility for about 10...