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(HM G20) Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) engages his colleague, Minister of Tourism for India, Hon. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a frank discussion on ways to tap into the lucrative Indian travel market, as Jamaica seeks to diversify its markets and boost arrivals.
(HM G20) Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) engages his colleague, Minister of Tourism for India, Hon. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a frank discussion on ways to tap into the lucrative Indian travel market, as Jamaica seeks to diversify its markets and boost arrivals.

Minister Bartlett Calls on G20 Nations to Invest in Capacity Building for Resilience in SIDS

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has made an urgent call for G20 nations to invest in capacity building for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) that are heavily reliant on tourism. Minister Bartlett made the call while speaking at the...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Gov’t Commits to Significant Long-Term Investments in Jamaica’s Road Infrastructure
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), arrives at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York this morning (Sept. 21) to address the opening of the Summit of the Future Action Day 2, which coincides with International Day of Peace. He is accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (third right). Action Day 2 focusses on three priority themes: A Digital Future for All; A Peaceful Future for All; and A Sustainable Future for All. The Action Days, from September 20 to 21, bring together representatives from Member States, civil society, private sector, academia, local and regional authorities, youth, and many more, for broad engagement and inclusion. Prime Minister Holness is participating in the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) under the theme: ‘Unity in Diversity: for the advancement of peace, sustainable development, and human dignity for everyone.’
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), arrives at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York this morning (Sept. 21) to address the opening of the Summit of the Future Action Day 2, which coincides with International Day of Peace. He is accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (third right). Action Day 2 focusses on three priority themes: A Digital Future for All; A Peaceful Future for All; and A Sustainable Future for All. The Action Days, from September 20 to 21, bring together representatives from Member States, civil society, private sector, academia, local and regional authorities, youth, and many more, for broad engagement and inclusion. Prime Minister Holness is participating in the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) under the theme: ‘Unity in Diversity: for the advancement of peace, sustainable development, and human dignity for everyone.’

PM at UNGA in New York (PHOTO)
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), raises a toast with the Republic of Chile’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency José Antonio Cabedo Espinosa, during Wednesday’s (September 18) reception at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston to mark the South American nation’s 214th Independence Anniversary.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), raises a toast with the Republic of Chile’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency José Antonio Cabedo Espinosa, during Wednesday’s (September 18) reception at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston to mark the South American nation’s 214th Independence Anniversary.

PHOTOS: Republic of Chile’s 214th Independence Anniversary Reception
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), converses with Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman, during the Diplomat’s courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on Wednesday (September 18).
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), converses with Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman, during the Diplomat’s courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on Wednesday (September 18).

PHOTOS: Minister Chang Receives Courtesy Call from Canada’s High Commissioner

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Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

PM to Connect with Jamaican Diaspora in New York

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, will engage members of the Jamaican diaspora from the New York tri-state area at a town hall meeting on Saturday (Sept. 21). The event is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx. Prime Minister Holness will engage Jamaicans in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), is in light conversation with Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Juan Jose Gonzalez Mijares (centre) and Industry and Investment Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. Occasion was a reception to mark the 214th Anniversary of Mexico’s independence, hosted by the Ambassador at his official residence in Kingston on Friday (Sept. 13).
Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Mexico’s 214th Anniversary of Independence Reception

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), is in light conversation with Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Juan Jose Gonzalez Mijares (centre) and Industry and Investment Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. Occasion was a reception to mark the 214th Anniversary of Mexico’s independence, hosted by the Ambassador at his official residence...
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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Brian Richardson, delivers a speech on behalf of portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, at TotalEnergies Marketing Jamaica’s 20th Anniversary Gala, held recently at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston.
EnergyForeign Affairs

Minister Says TotalEnergies Marketing Has Been a Pillar in Energy Sector

The retail company, TotalEnergies Marketing Jamaica, has been a pillar in the energy sector, consistently delivering high quality products and services, says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. In a speech delivered by Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Brian Richardson, at the company’s 20th Anniversary Gala, held recently at the AC Mariott Hotel, in New...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks (seventh right) and Chairman of the Jamaica Howard University Affinity Network (JHUAN), Don Christian (eighth right), share a moment with the 2023 recipients of the JHUAN scholarship award.
EducationForeign AffairsYouth

JHUAN Awards US$102,000 in Scholarships to Jamaican Students at Howard University

The Jamaica Howard University Affinity Network (JHUAN) has announced the award of US$102,000 in scholarships to 25 students of Jamaican heritage attending Howard University. Each awardee has received US$4,000 to help offset their tuition. The recipients will be recognised at the organisation's sixth annual fundraising event, HUes of Blue, on Saturday (September 21) in Washington DC. It will be hosted...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses TotalEnergies Marketing Jamaica’s 20th Anniversary Gala, held at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston, on September 5.
CARICOMEnergyForeign AffairsVision 2030

TotalEnergies Marketing Lauded for Contribution to Economy

French investments in Jamaica are reflected in a number of critical areas in the economy, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.  Speaking at TotalEnergies Marketing Jamaica’s 20th Anniversary Gala, held at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston, on September 5, the Minister said the establishment of TotalEnergies (headquartered in France) in...
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