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President of Tanzania, His Excellency Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, was conferred with the Order of Excellence by the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at a brief ceremony at King's House in Kingston on Wednesday night (November 25). The President received the honour just prior to a State dinner at King's House hosted by the Governor-General for both...

1. At the invitation of His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, Governor-General of Jamaica, His Excellency Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, paid an official visit to Jamaica from 23rd- 26th November 2009. The President was accompanied by his spouse, Her Excellency Salma Kikwete, Honourable Samia Suluhu, Minister of Tourism, Trade...

Newly appointed Consul General to Toronto Canada, George Ramocan, has assured members of the Jamaican Diaspora Canada Foundation (JDCF), that the Jamaican Government is intent on building a relationship of mutual benefit with its Diaspora. Mr. Ramocan, who assumed duties on Monday, November 16, met with the group during its regular monthly meeting, held at the Jamaican Consulate General, on...

President of Tanzania, His Excellency Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, expressed a desire for closer relationships between Tanzania and Jamaica, as he addressed a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament, at Gordon House on Wednesday (November 25). "I want us to increase our co-operation in other aspects of our political life. For example, our Parliaments should develop close co-operation on a...

Members of the diplomatic corps and the Caribbean communities within the Washington metropolitan area in the USA will pay tribute to the late distinguished Jamaican Ambassador to the United States, the Hon. Keith Johnson O.J., at a memorial service on Sunday (29 November). The service is being organised by representatives of various Jamaican and Caribbean organisations, under the auspices of...

Jamaica is seeking re-election to the Council of the London-based International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in category C. The island was elected to the influential Council in 2007 and Minister of Transport and Works, the Hon. Mike Henry, has said that a second term would bolster the Government's efforts to develop the country's maritime industry. "It's very important for us. It...

Jamaican-born Margarett Best has always been a fighter. When she was only 11 years old, her mother, May Gwendolyn, died. Two years later she left her home in May Pen, Clarendon along with her oldest sister, Clare, who had cared for her since her mom's death, to join an older sister, Ferlena, and her great uncle, Ivan Orr, in Detroit,...

President of the United Republic of Tanzania, His Excellency Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, says he is impressed with Jamaica's agricultural research, and wants closer co-operation between both countries in that area. "There is need for exchanging information and exchanging experience, and to use that experience for the benefit of our two peoples and two countries. I am impressed with the work...

Jamaica's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Burchell Whiteman, has praised the level of unity and co-operation among Caribbean people in the United Kingdom. "Caribbean people in the United Kingdom have carved out their own place in the history of the UK, and have demonstrated the value of working together for their own advancement," Mr. Whiteman, said. The...

President elect of the Atlanta Jamaica Association (AJA), Mr. Errol Ritchie, has said that the organisation will be seeking to establish a centre for Jamaican culture, which will provide information, and counselling services to its members and the wider Jamaican community. The facility, he said, would also serve as the Association's headquarters and assist Jamaicans in the pursuit of their...

Jamaica's contribution to the fight for freedom took the spotlight as the United States (US) marked Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 4 in Washington D.C. The Veterans National Medical Musical Group (VA-NMMG) recognised the role of ex-service men and women from Jamaica and 12 other countries, at its annual Veterans Day concert held at the Basilica of the National Shrine...

Jamaican-born Levi Roots' 'Reggae Reggae Jerk Sauce' won the Best New Product award at the inaugural World Food Awards held recently in London England. The 'Reggae Reggae Jerk Sauce' along with another Jamaican product, Caribbean Food Delights' patties, were shortlisted in the category. European Regional Manager, for Jamaica Trade and Invest, Mr. Laurence Jones, said the success of the Reggae...