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High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi (centre) and his wife, Isha Joshi (left), with Principal of Ananda Marga Kinder-Prep, Acarya Giitisudhananda, at the 75th India Republic Day celebration, held on January 26 at India House, 2 East King’s House Road in Kingston.
High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi (centre) and his wife, Isha Joshi (left), with Principal of Ananda Marga Kinder-Prep, Acarya Giitisudhananda, at the 75th India Republic Day celebration, held on January 26 at India House, 2 East King’s House Road in Kingston.

Jamaica and India to Engage in Foreign Office Consultation

Jamaica and India are to engage in an upcoming Foreign Office Consultation (FOC), aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. A date for the meeting will be announced. The last FOC took place in 2017 in New Delhi,...
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks.

Finance Minister to ‘Connect’ with Jamaicans in the US on Jan. 30
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, greets Brazil’s Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mauro Vieira, during a luncheon held in his honour at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (January 23). The visiting Minister arrived in Jamaica on Wednesday (January 22) for talks aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and furthering preparations for enhanced technical cooperation ahead of the second staging of the Jamaica-Brazil Joint Commission, to be hosted by Brazil.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, greets Brazil’s Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mauro Vieira, during a luncheon held in his honour at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (January 23). The visiting Minister arrived in Jamaica on Wednesday (January 22) for talks aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and furthering preparations for enhanced technical cooperation ahead of the second staging of the Jamaica-Brazil Joint Commission, to be hosted by Brazil.

PHOTOS: Luncheon for Visting Brazilian Foreign Minister
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Jamaica's Ambassador to Washington DC, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, shares a moment with President Donald J. Trump during a courtesy call in the oval office during his first term in office in 2017.

Ambassador Marks to Attend Trump-Vance Inaugural Ceremonies and Festivities
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (third left), and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (right), share a photo opportunity with executives of Francis Maude Associates (FMA), during a courtesy call on Tuesday (January 14), at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. Pictured (from left) are Senior Associate, Alistair Hankey; Regional Advisor for the Caribbean, Arielle Salvary; Founder and Co-Chair, Right Hon. Lord Maude of Horsham; and Senior Advisor, Glen Suarez.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (third left), and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (right), share a photo opportunity with executives of Francis Maude Associates (FMA), during a courtesy call on Tuesday (January 14), at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. Pictured (from left) are Senior Associate, Alistair Hankey; Regional Advisor for the Caribbean, Arielle Salvary; Founder and Co-Chair, Right Hon. Lord Maude of Horsham; and Senior Advisor, Glen Suarez.

PHOTO: Executives of Frances Maude Associates Call on Minister Samuda

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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, addresses the launch of an online course to heighten awareness to combat human trafficking, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on January 10.
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Free Online Course on Human Trafficking Launched

A free online course has been launched to strengthen awareness and further educate Jamaicans about the critical issue of human trafficking. The course was launched by the Office of the National Rapporteur in Trafficking in Persons, on Friday, January 10 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston and can be accessed at www.onrtip.gov.jm. Highlighting the significance of the course,...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right) shares a cup of Blue Mountain coffee with Acting Director General of the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Wayne Hunter, on Thursday, (January 9) at her office to observe Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day. Jamaica observes Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day to honour the first shipment of coffee beans to Japan in 1953. Japan is the largest buyer of coffee beans, accounting for 70 percent of exports.
Foreign AffairsPress Release

From Bean to Bond: Celebrating Blue Mountain Coffee Day

As the rich aroma of freshly brewed Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee fills the air, so too does the spirit of collaboration between Jamaica and its diverse trading partners across the globe, especially those who have come to appreciate this unique Jamaican export. On January 9 each year, Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day invites us to celebrate not just the world’s...
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Ambassadors Brian Wallace of Jamaica (left) and Tiémoko Moriko of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, are pictured holding copies of the Joint Communiqué which formally established diplomatic relations between the two countries. The document was signed in New York on December 16.
Foreign AffairsPress Release

Jamaica Establishes Diplomatic Relations with the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire

In a move aimed at strengthening international partnerships, the Governments of Jamaica and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire have formally established diplomatic relations during a signing ceremony in New York recently. The Joint Communiqué establishing diplomatic relations was signed on December 16, at the Permanent Mission of Côte d’Ivoire to the United Nations (UN) by Ambassador Brian Wallace, Permanent Representative...
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President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Shullette Cox speaks at a Business and Ethics event held on Friday (December 13) on the lawns of India House, 2 East King’s House Road, Kingston.
Foreign Affairs

Strengthened Economic Partnership Between Jamaica and India

The economic partnership between Jamaica and India has strengthened over the last year. President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox, said there has been a 26 per cent increase in trade between the two nations, compared to the previous year. “The partnership between the two countries has flourished over the few years, as evidenced by the steady growth of...
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Minister of Investment, Industry and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), shares a point with global humanitarian and spiritual leader, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (third right) at a Business and Ethics event held on Friday (December 13) on the lawns of India House, 2 East King’s House Road, Kingston. Sharing in the discussion (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of Amber Group Limited, Dushyant Savadia; Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; and Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi and his wife, Isha Joshi.
Foreign Affairs

Opportunity for Jamaica to Benefit from India’s Interest in Latin America

High Commissioner of India, His Excellency Mayank Joshi, says Jamaica must prepare to explore opportunities and identify ways to benefit from India’s increased interest in the Latin American Region. He noted that trade between India and Latin America has increased to some $50 billion and the India Government envisions that this will reach $100 billion by 2028. Jamaica's location can...
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Global humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, speaks at the Business and Ethics event held on Friday (December 13) at India House, 2 East King’s House Road, Kingston.
Foreign Affairs

Indian Spiritual Leader Highlights Importance of Ethics in Business

Global humanitarian and spiritual leader, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, is highlighting the importance of ethics in business for sustainable growth. “Being a businessman, you wouldn’t want your vendors to cheat you and so we must apply the same principles to our customers. What you don’t want your vendors to do to you, don’t do to your customers. This is...
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