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WASHINGTON D.C — The 22nd staging of the annual “School Night” took on a decidedly Jamaican flavour Friday (May 6), with Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks, chairing the annual fundraiser which supports the education of economically challenged children in the US capital. Ambassador Marks was among the more than 500 patrons on hand...

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) will be embarking on a series of discussion sessions and workshops across the island, as part of the process to develop the National Policy and Plan of Action on International Migration and Development. Director of the PIOJ’s Social Policy, Planning and Research Division, Easton Williams, told a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday, that the...

MIAMI — Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will be leading a trade delegation to South Florida later this month for the fourth bi-annual Jamaican Business Expo organised by the Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce (JAUSACC). The two-day event, slated for the Sheraton Airport Hotel in Dania, Florida from May 20 to 21, will see Jamaican business showcasing their goods and services...

PORT ANTONIO — Residents of Moore Town, in the Rio Grande Valley area of Portland, will now have easier access to their community with the rehabilitation of 3.6 km of roadway.   The project, facilitated by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) at a cost of $38.4 million, was funded by the European Union Banana Support Programme (EUBSP) which provided approximately...

Officials from the Ministries of Agriculture and Fisheries and National Security have welcomed the extension of multi-billion support to Jamaica under the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF). The  ($3.4 billion) US$39.4 million agreement, which was signed at the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s (PIOJ) Oxford Road offices on May 4 will support the implementation of long-term development and medium-term plans...

PORT ANTONIO — The Retreat Primary and Junior High School, St. Mary, received a major boost with the handing over of a newly constructed five-classroom block by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) on Friday (April 29). The block cost approximately $22 million and was completed in January. Funding was provided by the European Union (EU) Banana Support Programme (BSP),...

WASHINGTON — The beauty of Jamaica's flora will be on show at the 6th annual international floral exhibit, Flower Mart 2011, to be held on May 6 and 7 in Washington, DC in the United States of America (USA). The event, to be held on the grounds of the historic Washington National Cathedral, downtown Washington DC, is the premier outdoor...

Miami — Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, says that the Diaspora has a unique contribution to make to Jamaica’s development. She was speaking at a community luncheon, hosted by the Caribbean Bar Association of Central Florida (CBACF) and the Jamaican American Association of Central Florida (JAACF), at the Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando on Monday April...

Miami — Tuesday, April 12, was designated Audrey P. Marks Day in North Miami, in recognition of the accomplishments of Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks. Mayor of North Miami, Andre Pierre, presented a proclamation to the Ambassador, at the breakfast meeting of the Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce (JAUSACC), in association with the Consulate...

KINGSTON — Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says Jamaica’s trade policy is currently being reviewed to take into account the new realities developing in the global market for trade and investment, as well as the new partnerships that must be established. Delivering the Throne Speech at the State Opening of Parliament for the 2011/12 legislative year,...

KINGSTON — International reggae artist, Orville “Shaggy” Burrell, was awarded the International Humanitarian Award 2011 of the American Friends of Jamaica, Inc. (AFJ),  Saturday April 9, for the efforts of his Shaggy Makes a Difference Foundation. Making the presentation at the annual Peacock Soiree, at Jungle Island, Miami, President of the AFJ and former US Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency...

MIAMI — Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks was warmly received by students and faculty of the Nova Southern University, when she toured  the campus in Davie, on April 12, during her first official visit to South Florida. Ambassador Marks was invited to her alma mater as guest lecturer of the 2011 Distinguished Guest Lecture Series,...