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Newly appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Marlene Malahoo Forte, will be primarily involved with the formulation and implementation of new trade agreements. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Dr. Kenneth Baugh, made the announcement during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of...

Jamaicans across Canada are gearing up to celebrate Jamaica's 47th year of Independence, with activities such as flag-raising ceremonies, and church services, under this year's theme: 'I Believe in Jamaica'. In Toronto, home to the largest number of Jamaicans in Canada, and in the French-speaking city of Montreal, the Independence festivities have already begun, with the staging of 'Jamaica Day'...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is giving high priority to climate change diplomacy, given the serious long-term threats to the country's economic livelihood from the environmental phenomenon. "The Ministry is committed to providing maximum diplomatic support for the climate change negotiations and consultations that are now in high gear," said Portfolio Minister Hon. Dr. Kenneth Baugh on...

The Maroon culture has always been a main feature of Jamaican society and from July 31 to August 10, persons in various parts of Canada will be able to enjoy the expression of that culture in all its glory. When the Charles Town Maroons from Portland visit that country, they will be doing various performances and participating in a number...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Dr. Kenneth Baugh, expressed his concerns about the United Kingdom's (UK)Transit Visa Policy and Air Passenger Duty (APD), in his contribution to the 2009/10 Sectoral Debate in Parliament on Wednesday (July 29). Dr. Baugh told the House of Representatives that the transit visa policy will pose a significant impediment for Jamaicans travelling...

President of the Republic of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo, is expected to arrive in Jamaica on Friday (July 31) for a five-day working visit at the invitation of Prime Minister the Hon. Bruce Golding. He will be accompanied by his Presidential Advisor on Community Development Mr. Odinga Lumumba. President Jagdeo's first assignment on Friday (July 31) will be a tour of...

Hundreds of Jamaicans and friends of the island in New York City, USA, including elected officials and community leaders, attended the Church Service of Thanksgiving to mark Jamaica's 47th year of Independence held on Sunday (July 26) at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine. Consul General of Jamaica in New York, Geneive Brown Metzger, delivered Prime Minister the...

Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica residing in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland in the USA, have moved into celebration mode, with a number of official events planned to mark Jamaica's 47th year of Independence. Over the next three weeks, the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington D.C., under the leadership of His Excellency, Ambassador Anthony Johnson, will be engaged in several...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, has urged members of the Diaspora to look for investment opportunities in overseas markets to meet unfilled demands for Jamaican food products. The Finance Minister was the guest speaker at the annual Independence worship service at the Kendall Community Church of God held on Sunday (July 26) in Miami, Florida...

Minister of Transport and Works, Hon. Mike Henry, has expressed optimism that last week's visit of a Singaporean business delegation to Jamaica, will lead to increased co-operation, especially in improving air and sea links. "Nowhere else in the world is there a seamless connection of air and sea and Jamaica offers that," Mr. Henry said during a luncheon meeting with...

Several activities and events are scheduled as Jamaicans in South Florida USA, get ready to celebrate the nation's 47th anniversary of Independence. Minister of Finance, Hon. Audley Shaw, is the scheduled guest speaker at this Sunday's (July 26) annual gospel extravaganza hosted by the Kendall Community Church of God under the theme: 'Unity Through Independence'. Also on that day, Jamaicans...

The Houses of Parliament will be hosting a delegation from the United Kingdom Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) from July 27- 31, 2009. The CPA, which is the grouping of Parliamentarians from the 53 nations of the Commonwealth, seeks to promote co-operation among member states. The visit by the British delegation will further enhance the co-operative spirit, which...