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KINGSTON — Chairman of the Jamaican Diaspora Foundation, Earl Jarrett, says the Government is taking seriously, the recommendations that came out of the bi-annual Diaspora conventions and other interactions with Jamaicans overseas, noting that a number of proposals have already been acted on. In fact, he pointed out; the establishment of the Diaspora Foundation was a direct result of recommendations...

WASHINGTON D.C — Prime Minister, the Hon Bruce Golding, says there is an urgent need for the United States and the Caribbean to re-engage in discussions relating to trade and development within the region. “When I speak about the Caribbean, I speak especially about the CARICOM Caribbean, as we are a peculiar group of countries and people that have particular...

June 8: Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding (left), is introduced to Managing Partner of Bert Smith and Company, George Willie, by Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (centre). Occasion as a reception held on Wednesday at the Ambassador’s Maryland residence in honour of  the Prime Minister.   June 8: Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding...

WASHINGTON DC — Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, says the Jamaican Diaspora has a critical role to play in moving Jamaica forward.   Addressing a reception hosted in his honour by Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, at her Maryland residence on Wednesday evening (June 8), the Prime Minister stated that the contribution of overseas nationals...

KINGSTON — No issue will be avoided: Every issue will be attended to, is the commitment from Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Marlene Malahoo-Forte, for the Diaspora Convention scheduled for June 15-17 in Ocho Rios. “Engaging the Diaspora is a working progress, but the Government is committed to constructively engaging all Jamaicans,...

LONDON — More than 60 delegates from the United Kingdom (UK) are scheduled to participate in this year’s Jamaica Diaspora Conference to be held in Ocho Rios, next week. UK Diaspora Advisory Board representative, Celia Grandison Markey, told JIS news that while the cost of travelling and accommodation for the conference was a concern to UK Jamaicans, more than 60...

TORONTO — Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Marlene Malahoo Forte, says that partnerships between Governments and citizens are important for national development, because Governments cannot do everything. The Minister was addressing patrons at the annual “Strawberry Social”, organised by PACE (Project for the Advancement of Childhood Education) Canada, on Sunday June 5,...

KINGSTON — Parliamentarians from throughout the Commonwealth are meeting in Kingston for discussions on the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), with the hope of adopting similar models in their jurisdictions.  The two-day Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) workshop, which got underway yesterday morning at the Wyndham hotel, has attracted international experts and parliamentarians from Uganda, Kenya, Pakistan, and India, among other countries....

Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal yesterday presented gold awards to some 19 young people from high schools and community groups across the island,for successfully completing various pursuits under the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Jamaica. At a ceremony at King’s House, the youngsters received the highest honour for their outstanding achievement in skill areas, community service, recreation and expedition in...

United States Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton welcomes Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding to the United States State Department in Washington, DC on Monday June 6 where they held bi-lateral talks on a number of topics. The Prime Minister is in Washington, DC on a five-day visit.   Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding and United States Secretary of State,...

Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding (left), receives a warm handshake from President of the World Bank, Robert Zoellick on arrival at the Bank’s headquarters downtown Washington, DC yesterday May 6 for a high-level meeting. The Prime Minister, who arrived in Washington on Sunday (May 5) for a five-day visit, is scheduled to return to the island on Friday June 10....

Washington, DC – Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, is in the United States and will hold bilateral talks with US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham-Clinton at the US State Department in Washington DC today. The Prime Minister, who arrived at the Ronald Reagan International Airport in the US Capital on Sunday, was met on arrival by Jamaica's Ambassador to...