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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

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.
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.

Free Online Course on Human Trafficking Launched
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.
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.

From Bean to Bond: Celebrating Blue Mountain Coffee Day
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.
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.

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

Strengthened Economic Partnership Between Jamaica and India

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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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This training sled, on loan from the Jamaica Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation, will be included in the design for Jamaica’s Pavilion during Expo 2025 in Japan, celebrating the nation’s iconic bobsleigh legacy and cultural pride.
CultureForeign Affairs

Jamaica to Showcase Iconic Bobsleigh Legacy During Expo 2025 in Japan

Jamaica’s iconic bobsleigh legacy will be incorporated into the design for the country’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. Commissioner General of Section for Jamaica’s Pavilion, Maureen Smith, told JIS News that this decision was driven by in-depth research of what the Japanese find most intriguing about the island. “We know that they are huge consumers of our music...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, exchanges greetings with Marriott Hotel Group President, J.W. Marriott, Jr., just before the start of the 45th Festival of Lights ceremony at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints Temple in Kensington, Maryland, on Wednesday (December 4). Looking on is Chairman of the Board of Marriott International, David Marriott. The annual event is hosted by Mr J.W. Marriott. Over 500,000 lights are turned on, signalling the start of Advent season.
Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Ambassador Marks Attends Festival of Lights Ceremony

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, exchanges greetings with Marriott Hotel Group President, J.W. Marriott, Jr., just before the start of the 45th Festival of Lights ceremony at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints Temple in Kensington, Maryland, on Wednesday (December 4). Looking on is Chairman of the Board of Marriott International,...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers remarks during the British Council Caribbean’s 90th anniversary celebration on Monday (December 2), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
EducationForeign Affairs

Senator Morris Dixon Hails British Council’s Support for Education in Jamaica

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has hailed the British Council for the “transformative impact” it continues to have on Jamaica’s education sector through scholarships and collaborations with the Ministry. In May 2023, the entities inked a five-year partnership aimed at enhancing cooperation in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). “These...
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