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Despite its small size, Jamaica continues to be an aggressive force on the international front, showing outstanding leadership in its understanding of the challenges posed by globalization. This was emphasized by Chancellor Emeritus of the University of the West Indies, Sir Shridath Ramphal, yesterday (January 25), at a panel discussion organized by the Cabinet office to discuss the topic: 'Jamaica...

Come January 23, 2006 the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) becomes the newest trade bloc, joining the approximately 194 other trade blocs in the fight to ensure market survival. These trade blocs enjoy special and differential treatment amongst themselves, in addition to the removal of trade barriers within the bloc and also have a common trade tariff for third countries. In essence,...

A documentary showcasing the Jamaican immigrant experience in Canada will be shown on January 1 on a Toronto television station. Jamaican Proud', produced and directed by Rick Davis of RWD Productions will air on OMNI Television, the premier multicultural station in Canada at 11:00 p.m. on New Year's Day, as part of the station's Signature Series Documentary Marathon. It is...

Jamaica's High Commissioner to Canada, Carl Marshall, has praised the accomplishments of those Jamaicans in Canada, who do well and make all Jamaicans proud. "Let us continue to applaud and recognize our nationals who continue to excel and make their mark in their various fields of endeavour," High Commissioner Marshall said in his Christmas message for 2005. Noting that the...

CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Edwin Carrington, has said that the Community would be focused on deepening South/South relations as part of the strategy towards promoting sustainable development. He made this statement in his CARICOM year-in-review broadcast in Kingston on Tuesday (Dec.13). Local and regional trade experts agree that deeper South/South co-operation and integration is the only way to cope with...

Arts and Culture Jamaica Inc. will present one of Jamaica's premier classical performers, Dawn-Marie, in concert on November 19, 2005. The concert, billed as "an evening of Christmas music", will take place at the Unionville Alliance Church, 4898 16th Avenue in Unionville, just north of Toronto. Dr. Barry Davies will accompany the internationally renowned soprano who will thrill her audience...

The critically-acclaimed black musical, 'The Big Life', which traces the fortunes and trials of a group of West Indian immigrants to the United Kingdom during the Windrush era of the early 1950s, has created theatrical history by being the first black British musical to open in the London West End. The musical, which opened at the Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury...

Prime Minister P. J. Patterson said that Jamaica had a lead role to play as Chair of the G77 and China in ensuring that the interests of the developing world are considered at the Prime Minister P. J. Patterson scheduled to be held in New York in September. The Prime Minister mentioned two such interests as the progress in achieving...

Jamaicans in South Florida are gearing up for the annual Independence celebrations, with several activities planned for the tri-county area of Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Minister of State for Education, Youth and Culture, Dr. Donald Rhodd, will be the guest speaker at the 21st annual Grand Independence Ball to be held on Saturday, July 30, at the Renaissance Hotel...

Jamaica will be intensifying its effort to expand its presence in Brazil and South Africa, by opening missions in those countries this fiscal year. This was announced yesterday (July 26), by Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, K.D. Knight, during his contribution to the 2005/06 Sectoral Debate in the House. Mr. Knight said this formed part of the Ministry's continued...

Jamaica is to give assistance to the Republic of Ghana, which has been a consumer of the alumina from Jamaica for the past 30 years, to develop its own alumina refinery. Prime Minister P. J. Patterson, who made the announcement at a joint press conference at Jamaica House today (July 13) following bi-lateral talks with Ghanaian President John Kufuor, said...

President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor arrived in the island yesterday to begin a three-day working visit. He is the second Head of State from that country to visit Jamaica. The last leader from Ghana to visit Jamaica was Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings, who visited in the late 1990s. Bordered along the North Atlantic Ocean...