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The Washington DC-based Jamaica Nationals Association (JNA) is looking to establish a 'Jamaica House' in the United States this year, which will serve as its operational headquarters and a venue to showcase Jamaican culture and the Jamaican brand. Addressing the monthly meeting of the JNA held at the Embassy in Washington last Sunday (February 28), Ms. Henry said the establishment...

The Jamaican Consulate in Miami will be staging a community outreach in Lauderhill next Tuesday (March 9), where Jamaican nationals will benefit from a range of consular services. The event will be held at the City Commission of Lauderhill at 5581 West Oakland Boulevard from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Persons will benefit from the processing of Jamaican passports and...

Principal Director of Culture and Entertainment in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, Sydney Bartley, says there is an urgent need to sustain reggae at the forefront of the world's cultural treasures and ensure Jamaicans attain sustainable prosperity from it. Delivering the keynote address at a reggae symposium entitled, "Celebrating the Life of Bob Marley: Contribution to Jamaica's Development",...

Minister Counsellor at the Haitian Embassy, Mr. Rodney Marcellus has expressed his gratitude to the people of Jamaica for its support to his country after the massive earthquake that struck the island in January. "I want to thank the government and the Jamaican community for their overwhelming support to Haiti," he said during an interview with JIS News. Mr. Marcellus...

Prime Minister, Bruce Golding, has sent a message to President Michelle Bachelet of Chile on the loss of lives and destruction caused by the severe earthquake that hit central Chile early this morning.The death toll, not yet known, is reported to have already exceeded 150. The damage to buildings and infrastructure is extensive. The Prime Minister said he was especially...

The new Caribbean Transshipment Hub, which will facilitate the transporting of large motor vehicles throughout the region, was officially launched on Friday (Feb.26) during a ceremony held on board the 'H

The need for the Jamaican and wider United Kingdom (UK) Caribbean community to become more assertive and nurture special relationships between Britain and the Caribbean, was a recurring theme during the first Caribbean Question Time event, held in London on February 24. The Question Time Panel, which included representatives from the three major British political parties, was moderated by Bishop...

Jamaica's newly appointed High Commissioner to Canada, Her Excellency Sheila Sealy Monteith and Consul General to Toronto, Mr. George Ramocan, will head a list of luminaries who will attend the University of the West Indies (UWI) fund-raising benefit gala, tomorrow (February 27), in Toronto, Canada. This is the first time that the annual event will be held in Canada and...

Jamaicans turned out Tuesday (February 23) to say farewell to the late Vice Chancellor Emeritus of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor the Hon. Rex Nettleford, at a Thanksgiving Service at the Holy Family Episcopal Church. The two-hour long service began with tributes, reflecting periods of Professor Nettleford's contribution to the development of Jamaica's cultural landscape. Ambassador Dudley...

Jamaica's Consul General to Toronto, Mr. George Ramocan, has launched a citizenship initiative to encourage Jamaicans to apply for Canadian citizenship as soon as they qualify. The Consul General informed Ontario's new Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Hon. Dr. Eric Hoskins, of the initiative during a call on the Minister, on February 18. Noting that some Jamaicans are misinformed, the...

A new building to house the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to be constructed in downtown Kingston, with funding assistance being provided by the People's Republic of China. Prime Minister Bruce Golding in making the announcement said the Chinese government would fund 85-percent of the cost and will deliver a turnkey operation with architectural plans to be approved by the...

More help has come for the people of Haiti via two youth groups in Mandeville Manchester, which have raised $465,000 in cash and kind for the relief effort. Yesterday (February15), representatives from A Brighter Day Foundation and Young Women of Purpose (Y-WoP), handed over 15 boxes of clothing, shoes and school bags to the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), valued at...