Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (third left), and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (right), share a photo opportunity with executives of Francis Maude Associates (FMA), during a courtesy call on Tuesday (January 14), at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. Pictured (from left) are Senior Associate,...

A free online course has been launched to strengthen awareness and further educate Jamaicans about the critical issue of human trafficking. The course was launched by the Office of the National Rapporteur in Trafficking in Persons, on Friday, January 10 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston and can be accessed at www.onrtip.gov.jm. Highlighting the significance of the course,...

As the rich aroma of freshly brewed Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee fills the air, so too does the spirit of collaboration between Jamaica and its diverse trading partners across the globe, especially those who have come to appreciate this unique Jamaican export. On January 9 each year, Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day invites us to celebrate not just the world’s...

In a move aimed at strengthening international partnerships, the Governments of Jamaica and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire have formally established diplomatic relations during a signing ceremony in New York recently. The Joint Communiqué establishing diplomatic relations was signed on December 16, at the Permanent Mission of Côte d’Ivoire to the United Nations (UN) by Ambassador Brian Wallace, Permanent Representative...

The economic partnership between Jamaica and India has strengthened over the last year. President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox, said there has been a 26 per cent increase in trade between the two nations, compared to the previous year. “The partnership between the two countries has flourished over the few years, as evidenced by the steady growth of...

High Commissioner of India, His Excellency Mayank Joshi, says Jamaica must prepare to explore opportunities and identify ways to benefit from India’s increased interest in the Latin American Region. He noted that trade between India and Latin America has increased to some $50 billion and the India Government envisions that this will reach $100 billion by 2028. Jamaica's location can...

Global humanitarian and spiritual leader, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, is highlighting the importance of ethics in business for sustainable growth. “Being a businessman, you wouldn’t want your vendors to cheat you and so we must apply the same principles to our customers. What you don’t want your vendors to do to you, don’t do to your customers. This is...