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Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica lift their voices in song at the recent Emancipation and Independence church service held at the Sligo Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland
Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica lift their voices in song at the recent Emancipation and Independence church service held at the Sligo Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland

Republic Status “Sensible,” – PM

Moving to Republic status, even without immediately resolving the question of the final court of appeal, is a practical and sensible approach to constitutional reform. That was the word from Prime Minister, the Most Andrew Holness, in his Independence message...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), and United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nickolas Perry, sign a $61-million grant agreement between the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for technical assistance to undertake a study on the impact of reverse osmosis technology on the environment. Observing (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, NEPA, Leonard Francis, and Country Manager, Andean Region and Caribbean, USTDA, Lambrini Kolios. The signing took place at NEPA’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday (July 31).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), and United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nickolas Perry, sign a $61-million grant agreement between the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for technical assistance to undertake a study on the impact of reverse osmosis technology on the environment. Observing (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, NEPA, Leonard Francis, and Country Manager, Andean Region and Caribbean, USTDA, Lambrini Kolios. The signing took place at NEPA’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday (July 31).

$61M Reverse Osmosis Technical Assistance Grant Agreement Signed
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, delivers remarks during a side event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston on Tuesday (July 30). 
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, delivers remarks during a side event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston on Tuesday (July 30). 

Jamaica Reaffirms Commitment to ISA Principles
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), in discussion with United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nickolas N. Perry (second right); USAID Acting Country Representative, Erin Taylor (centre); Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; and Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, during Tuesday’s (July 30) handover of emergency relief supplies, valued US$360,000, which were donated by the US to assist Jamaica’s Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. The presentation was made at ODPEM’s Haining Road offices in Kingston. 
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), in discussion with United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nickolas N. Perry (second right); USAID Acting Country Representative, Erin Taylor (centre); Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; and Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, during Tuesday’s (July 30) handover of emergency relief supplies, valued US$360,000, which were donated by the US to assist Jamaica’s Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. The presentation was made at ODPEM’s Haining Road offices in Kingston. 

Prime Minister Underscores Govt’s Robust Accountability Framework for Donations to Jamaica
Placement and Referrals Officer at the MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF), Rodre Lawrence.
Placement and Referrals Officer at the MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF), Rodre Lawrence.

MultiCare Youth Foundation Seeking Partners for Internship Programme

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Children and Families Receive UNICEF Hygiene Kits

Children and their families in Clarendon turned out in their numbers to collect hygiene kits from UNICEF on Tuesday July 30. Hundreds of people from Rocky Point, Portland Cottage and Lionel Town benefitted from the collaborative effort of the teams from UNICEF and Food for the Poor (FFP) who journeyed to support the communities that have been left reeling from...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
DiasporaForeign AffairsYouth

Gracekennedy Foundation Hailed for Promoting Diaspora Youth Engagement

The GraceKennedy Foundation has been lauded for its commitment to promoting engagement with young people across the Diaspora. The commendation came from Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, during his remarks at the recent closing ceremony for the 2024 GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme held at the company’s Harbour Street headquarters in...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, converses with France’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Bilateral Cooperation in the Field of Sport, at the Ministry in Kingston on Wednesday (July 24). Areas covered under the MOU are the sharing of experiences and developing joint initiatives in sports; promoting common standards for the organisation of major sporting events; sharing common objectives and know-how; developing high sports performance through the exchange of good practices, coaching training, and research; sharing information on the development of the sports economy and sports tourism; and promoting sports ethics, mainly the fight against doping.
Foreign AffairsSport

PHOTOS: Jamaica and France Sign MOU for Cooperation on Sports

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, converses with France’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Bilateral Cooperation in the Field of Sport, at the Ministry in Kingston on Wednesday (July 24). Areas covered under the MOU are the sharing of experiences and developing joint initiatives...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Hon. Olivia Grange; and Ambassador of the French Republic, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch, shake hands following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on July 24 at the Ministry’s office, 4-6 Trafalgar Road in Kingston. The MOU was signed to strengthen cooperation in Sports between Jamaica and France.
Foreign AffairsSport

Jamaica and France Sign MOU to Strengthen Cooperation in Sports

Jamaica and the French Republic have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will result in the strengthening of cooperation in Sports. Under the MOU, there will be opportunities for both countries to partner in activities to encourage exchange of programming experience, good practice, skills training, performance research and technical expertise. The MOU was signed on July 24 at the...
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Deputy Chief of Mission at the Jamaican Embassy in Washington DC, Lishann Salmon. 
Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Embassy of Jamaica Stages Protocol Training for Diaspora Leaders

More than 50 members of the Jamaican diaspora, representing various organisations, recently benefited from training aimed at strengthening the administration of their entities and sharpening their skills in protocol management. The event was the first instalment of a series of protocol training sessions to be offered to the diaspora by the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC. The training being...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (fifth left) and Minister of Webster Memorial United Church, Rev. Astor Caryle (sixth left), with flag bearers at last year’s Service of Thanksgiving for the Emancipation/Independence observance, at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, Takoma Park, Maryland.
Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Special Service of Thanksgiving on July 28

On Sunday, July 28, Jamaicans in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland will take part in a special Service of Thanksgiving for the 186th anniversary of Emancipation from slavery and the 62nd anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence. The event promises to be a vibrant display of cultural pride and community spirit. It will also mark the second year that Jamaicans in the...
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Foreign AffairsHurricane Relief & RecoveryJamaican Diaspora

‘Let’s Connect’ to Discuss Hurricane Beryl Recovery, Jamaica 62 and Feature Book Launch

‘Let’s Connect’ with Ambassador Marks will discuss the country’s recovery after the passage of Hurricane Beryl, plans to celebrate the island’s 62nd anniversary of Independence and will feature a book launch by Jamaican author, Dr. Patricia V. Smith. Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, will host the town hall meeting on Thursday (July 18) at 7:00...
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