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Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Nigeria His Excellency Lincoln Downer.
Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Nigeria His Excellency Lincoln Downer.

New High Commissioner to Strengthen Jamaica and Nigeria Bilateral Relations

Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Lincoln Downer says one of his main goals is to nurture and strengthen the good relations between both countries, at the government and people-to-people levels. “Jamaica is very well-known in Nigeria. They are...
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (centre), shares pleasantries with two of the island’s top female entertainers, Nadine Sutherland (left) and Gem Myers, who performed at the third annual ‘Jamaica Fest’ on August 18 at Veteran
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (centre), shares pleasantries with two of the island’s top female entertainers, Nadine Sutherland (left) and Gem Myers, who performed at the third annual ‘Jamaica Fest’ on August 18 at Veteran's Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland.

PHOTOS: Ambassador Marks Greets Two of Jamaica’s Top Female Entertainers
Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, Lishann Salmon (right), along with members of staff, distributes Jamaican flags to persons who visited the Jamaican booth display during the third annual ‘Jamaica Fest’, which was held August 18 at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, Lishann Salmon (right), along with members of staff, distributes Jamaican flags to persons who visited the Jamaican booth display during the third annual ‘Jamaica Fest’, which was held August 18 at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Jamaica Fest Dazzles with Vibrant Display of Culture and Generosity
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, converses with comedian Oliver Samuels, during his courtesy call at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC on Monday (August 19). Mr. Samuels, dubbed Jamaica’s ‘King of Comedy’, was one of the performers billed for Sunday’s (August 18) third staging of Jamaica Fest, which was hosted by the Embassy at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, converses with comedian Oliver Samuels, during his courtesy call at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC on Monday (August 19). Mr. Samuels, dubbed Jamaica’s ‘King of Comedy’, was one of the performers billed for Sunday’s (August 18) third staging of Jamaica Fest, which was hosted by the Embassy at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland.

PHOTOS: Ambassador Marks Receives Courtesy Call from Jamaica’s ‘King of Comedy’, Oliver Samuels
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the National Youth Dialogue on the Summit of the Future held at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston on Friday (August 16).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the National Youth Dialogue on the Summit of the Future held at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston on Friday (August 16).

Gov’t Engages Youth Ahead of Summit of the Future

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Newly appointed High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi, speaking at a ceremony held on Thursday (August 15) at India House, Kingston to commemorate the 78th anniversary of India’s Independence Day.
Foreign Affairs

New High Commissioner Looking to Strengthen India-Jamaica Connection

The newly appointed Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi, is looking to strengthen ties between the countries through initiatives in education, health, sports, culture, among other areas. Speaking at the 78th India Independence Day celebration held on Thursday (August 15) at India House, Kingston, he disclosed plans for an India-Jamaica Education Connect designed to build “strong bridges”...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre), accepts a formal confirmation of a US$100,000 donation from Charge d’Affaires, Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Jamaica, Jin-wook Kim (left), at the downtown Kingston offices of the Ministry on Wednesday (August 14). Looking on at right is Acting Deputy Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Michelle Edwards.
Foreign AffairsHurricane Relief & Recovery

Jamaica Receives US$100,000 from the Republic of Korea Towards Hurricane Rebuilding

Jamaica has received a US$100,000 donation from the Republic of Korea to assist with rebuilding measures in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, received the formal confirmation of donation from Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Jin-wook Kim at the Ministry’s downtown...
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Young people taking a selfie.
DevelopmentEducationForeign AffairsPress ReleaseYouth

Press Advisory

WHAT: National Youth Dialogue on Summit of the Future August 16, 2024 Theme: Let’s Be Future-Ready: Youth Perspectives on the Future We Want WHEN: August 16th, 2024, at 10 a.m. WHERE: Terra Nova Hotel, The Venetian Room, Kingston Jamaica LIVE STREAM: UN Jamaica YouTube | UNICEF YouTube | JIS TV YouTube WHO: • Sen The Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister...
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Jamaica’s Honorary Consul in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Dr. Elaine Grant Bryan.
Foreign AffairsJamaican DiasporaYouth

Back-to-School Mission Hosted for Students in Portland

More than 650 children from Port Antonio and adjacent communities in Portland benefited from a recent back-to-school mission hosted at Carder Park in the parish capital. The event – ‘Portland Paradise Weekend’ – was spearheaded by Eunice Rashford, a Jamaican residing in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She received support from Jamaica’s Honorary Consul in Atlanta, Dr. Elaine Grant Bryan, through her...
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Jamaica and Mexico flags waving together in the wind.
EducationForeign Affairs

AMEXCID Accepting Applications for 2024 Medical Specialisation Scholarship

The Mexican Agency of International Cooperation for Development (AMEXCID), part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Mexico, is now accepting applications for the 2024 AMEXCID Medical Specialisation Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship programme offers an exceptional opportunity for individuals seeking to undertake specialised medical studies in Mexico. In a bulletin issued by the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), eligible...
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