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Applications for the Ambassador’s Scholarship Scheme to study in India will close on August 31.
Applications for the Ambassador’s Scholarship Scheme to study in India will close on August 31.

Applications for Scholarship to Study in India Closes Aug. 31

Applications for the Ambassador’s Scholarship Scheme to study in India will close on August 31. The scheme offers up to 100 per cent scholarship on tuition for 10 eligible Jamaican nationals to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at a university....
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, announces the country’s accession to the Marrakesh Treaty during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday (August 28).
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, announces the country’s accession to the Marrakesh Treaty during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday (August 28).

Jamaica Accedes to the Marrakesh Treaty
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (left), pays tribute to outgoing accountant at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, Georgette Smith (seated), for her outstanding service at the Mission. The occasion was a farewell reception for Ms. Smith at the Embassy on August 22. Ms. Smith was also hailed for her over 30 years of service to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (left), pays tribute to outgoing accountant at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, Georgette Smith (seated), for her outstanding service at the Mission. The occasion was a farewell reception for Ms. Smith at the Embassy on August 22. Ms. Smith was also hailed for her over 30 years of service to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.

PHOTOS: Jamaican Embassy Bids Farewell to Outgoing Staff Member
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (left), and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, observe as Head of the World Food Programme (WFP) Caribbean Multi-Country Jamaica Office, Dana Sacchetti (left, seated), and the United Kingdom (UK) Government’s Development Representative for Jamaica, Oliver Blake, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a cash grant initiative to benefit Hurricane Beryl victims. The signing took place at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (August 27).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (left), and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, observe as Head of the World Food Programme (WFP) Caribbean Multi-Country Jamaica Office, Dana Sacchetti (left, seated), and the United Kingdom (UK) Government’s Development Representative for Jamaica, Oliver Blake, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a cash grant initiative to benefit Hurricane Beryl victims. The signing took place at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (August 27).

Jamaica Partnering with UK And World Food Programme to Provide Post-Hurricane Cash Grants
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

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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.
CultureForeign Affairs

Jamaica Fest Dazzles with Vibrant Display of Culture and Generosity

The vibrant tapestry of Jamaica’s cultural heritage was on full display at the third annual Jamaica Fest, held on Sunday, August 18 at Veteran's Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland. This spectacular event not only celebrated the island’s rich history with the diaspora but also extended a helping hand to less fortunate Jamaicans, making it a resounding success on multiple fronts....
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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.
Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Ambassador Marks Receives Courtesy Call from Jamaica’s ‘King of Comedy’, Oliver Samuels

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...
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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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