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The Governments of Jamaica and the People’s Republic of China yesterday (Sept 19) signed two grant agreements for RMB 21 million (US$3.288 million) and a Memorandum of Understanding on Agricultural Cooperation. Another agreement for RMB 30 million (approximately US$5.617 million) was signed at the 3rd China/Caribbean Trade and Economic Forum in Trinidad last week. That amount brings the total agreements signed between the two...

KINGSTON — Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China, His Excellency Hui Liangyu, has pledged his Government’s commitment to assisting Jamaica with its economic and social development. Speaking on September 19, following the signing of two grant agreements and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Agricultural Co-operation between both countries at Jamaica House, Mr. Hui said discussions with Prime...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Dr. Kenneth Baugh is set to address the 66th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, September 26. During his presentation, Dr. Baugh will, among other issues, focus on the implementation of the global development agenda, including measures taken to eradicate poverty; the disadvantages posed by Jamaica’s middle income country...

KINGSTON — Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Hui Liangyu, who is in the island for a three-day working visit was met by officials, led by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Robert Montague, on his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport, today September 19. Mr. Liangyu, who arrived in the island on Sunday September...

MONTEGO BAY — Prime Minister, the Hon Bruce Golding, has said that through the proposed establishment of the multi-billion dollar, 4,000-room Harmony Cove Resort in Trelawny, Jamaica plans to diversify its tourism offering to become an unforgettable luxury destination. Addressing a special luncheon with the President of the EXIM Bank of China, and accompanying leaders of that country’s business sector,...

KINGSTON — The National Housing Trust (NHT) is currently exploring feasible ways to effectively accommodate  more members of the Diaspora,  who are interested in  contributing to the scheme. Chairman of the NHT, Howard Mitchell,  has argued that  the "seeming" lack of "connectivity" between the Trust and the Diaspora continues to resonate in discussions between the agency and its clients. "The...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade Press Release  Public Relations and Media Affairs Unit, 21 Dominica Drive Kingston 5, Jamaica W. I. Tel:  (876)926-4220; Fax: (876)929-6733; e-mail: informja@cwjamaica.com   KINGSTON — The Jamaica/China Relationship is set to experience another boost with the upcoming Official Visit of the Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Hui Liangyu...

KINGSTON — Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, has said that the trend of excluding domestic care workers from social and labour protection, and their exposure to exploitation and poor wages, must be reversed. She was speaking at a 2-day global forum on ‘Migrant Domestic Workers at the...

KINGSTON — Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles, is assuring that issues relating to the United States (US) Overseas Employment Programme should be resolved shortly. Mr. Charles was referring to measures implemented by the US Government in 2009, which prohibit the collection of recruitment fees for job placement for workers with H-2A (agricultural) and H-2B (non-agricultural) visas....

KINGSTON — The country, led by the Finance Ministry, the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), is fortifying itself to face any negative fall-out from the recent United States (US) rating downgrade and the lingering challenges in the Eurozone economies.  The  BOJ is considering “an extreme scenario of the possible near-term impact on the Jamaican...

The Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Olivia Grange has announced that the South Korean city of Daegu has committed to giving assistance to Jamaica during next year's celebration of the nation's 50th anniversary of Independence. Minister Grange received the commitment of assistance during a meeting with the Vice Mayor of Political Affairs of Daegu Metropolitan City, Mr. Kim Yon...

KINGSTON — The first shipment of Jamaican honey, produced under a joint venture agreement between the Government, the All-Island Bee Farmers' Association (AIBFA) and the Boston Diaspora Ventures LLC (BDV), is expected to hit overseas markets within six months. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Robert Montague, at the signing of the agreement at the Ministry,...