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Jamaica will be hosting the first ever Chinese familiarisation trip from February 9 to 15, planned for travel trade partners, media and representatives from the business network, to be exposed to the diversity of Jamaica's offerings in accommodation and attractions. The group, comprising 17 members, will be here on the invitation extended by Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, to the...

The Consulate General in New York in the United States of America (USA), continues its 'Arts & Literary Salon' series this Thursday (Feb. 12), featuring the book 'Nyam Jamaica' by Rosemary Parkinson. The event, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. will entail a book presentation and signing followed by a reception. 'Nyam Jamaica' is a 424-page tome, which takes the...

Jamaica will host the Fifteenth International Bauxite and Alumina Seminar, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, in Montego Bay, St. James, from February 11 to 13. This high level meeting is considered a premier business event on the international mining agenda. Prime Minister Bruce Golding is expected to address the meeting, as well as the Minister of State in the Ministry...

Jamaica could become the business and industrial hub of the Caribbean and the Americas, thanks to the opportunities presented under the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), signed recently between CARIFORUM States and the European Union (EU). Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Dr. Ken Baugh, outlined a massive vision of economic growth and development for the island, to be stimulated...

Eight persons living in Toronto, Canada, have been presented with Bob Marley Day Awards for their work in inspiring young people. The presentations took place on Thursday, February 5, at Toronto City Hall. The Mayor's proclamation, declaring February 6 as Bob Marley Day, was read by Jamaican-born city Councillor Michael Thompson, who described the reggae superstar as a "son of...

Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, Chen Jinghua has said that the opening of a Confucius Institute in Jamaica on Friday (Feb.13), will herald a new dimension of meaningful exchanges and cooperation between the country and the People's Republic of China. He stated that the Institute could be developed into a kind of platform on which many bilateral activities can be conducted....

Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Chen Jinghua, has said that bilateral relations would be strengthened, through dialogue and the signing of agreements, when Vice-President Xi Jinping and his delegation arrive in the island on February 11, for a four-day visit. Ambassador Chen told JIS News that, "the general purpose is to strengthen bilateral relations,...

Declaring that, "we are here because we mean business", three senior Jamaican Government Ministers told the first Jamaica United Kingdom Investment Forum yesterday (February 5) that, despite the international economic downturns, now was the right time to invest in Jamaica. The three Ministers were - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Dr. Kenneth Baugh; Minister...

Jamaica-China relations are expected to deepen with the arrival in the island of Vice President of the People's Republic of China, His Excellency Xi Jinping and his delegation on Wednesday (Feb. 11), for an official four-day visit. Among the highlights of Mr. Xi's visit are discussions with Prime Minister, Bruce Golding on bilateral and multilateral issues, as well as on...

The Jamaican Consulate General in Miami, continues its effort to provide timely and accurate information to Jamaican nationals, following implementation of the CARICOM passport regime, by the Government. During a recent radio interview on South Florida radio station, WEXY 1620-AM, Vice Consul with responsibility for Immigration Services, Stacy Johnson, responded to general questions on CARICOM passports, introduced early last month....

As Black History Month activities heat up, libraries in South Florida in the United States of America (USA), continue to celebrate the Jamaican culture and heritage, with several activities scheduled at various locations. Jamaican artist and sculptor, Susan Alexander, will present her publication, 'Jamaican Journey' on February 7 at 11:00 a.m., at the Broward College South Regional Library, in Pembroke...

For the 19th consecutive year, the Mayor of Toronto, Canada, proclaimed February 6 as Bob Marley Day. Mayor David Miller, is Toronto's fifth Mayor to have issued a proclamation in honour of the Jamaican reggae icon. On Thursday, February 5, Jamaican-born City Councillor, Michael Thompson, read the Proclamation at the annual Bob Marley Day event in Toronto held at Toronto,...