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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a National Disaster Risk Management Council (NDRMC) meeting at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Monday (July 1).
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a National Disaster Risk Management Council (NDRMC) meeting at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Monday (July 1).

Single Communication Platform to Be Rolled Out Ahead of Hurricane Beryl

The Government will be rolling out a single communication platform, which will assist in effectively coordinating the activities of emergency management agencies throughout the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the...
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right) and United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nickolas Perry, raise a toast during the reception held at the US Embassy in Kingston on June 26 to celebrate the 248th anniversary of independence of the US. July 4 is Independence Day in the US, marking the day in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was adopted, signalling the official separation of the 13 original colonies from Great Britain.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right) and United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nickolas Perry, raise a toast during the reception held at the US Embassy in Kingston on June 26 to celebrate the 248th anniversary of independence of the US. July 4 is Independence Day in the US, marking the day in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was adopted, signalling the official separation of the 13 original colonies from Great Britain.

PHOTOS: PM Attends 248th Independence Anniversary Reception at US Embassy
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

FATF Removes Jamaica from Grey List
High Commissioner of Canada in Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic (left) and Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, share a toast during a Canada Day Reception held on Tuesday (June 25) at the official residence of the Canadian High Commissioner in Kingston.
High Commissioner of Canada in Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic (left) and Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, share a toast during a Canada Day Reception held on Tuesday (June 25) at the official residence of the Canadian High Commissioner in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Canada Day
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, shows images of Jamaican artistes to Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Zimbabwe to Jamaica, Paul Chikawa, who called on the Minister at her New Kingston offices on Wednesday (June 26). 
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, shows images of Jamaican artistes to Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Zimbabwe to Jamaica, Paul Chikawa, who called on the Minister at her New Kingston offices on Wednesday (June 26). 

PHOTOS: Minister Grange Receives Courtesy Call from Ambassador Designate of Zimbabwe

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Exporters Encouraged to Apply for Certificates of Origin

The Trade Board Limited (TBL) is encouraging exporters to apply for certificates of origin to benefit from duty concessions. Issuing of the certificate of origin enables qualifying Jamaican products, exported under various preferential trade agreements, to be granted concession in the form of duty free or reduction of duty. Public Relations Officer at the TBL, Rushelle Whyte, said that having...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 25).
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National Stadium Redevelopment Project Slated to Commence in August 2025

Ground is to be broken in August 2025 to commence work on the National Stadium’s redevelopment into a world-class sports facility. This was disclosed by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 25). She said the project will be facilitated under...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right) with Global Jamaica Diaspora Council member and Education Sector Leader, Dr. Sandra Colly Durand, following the unveiling of the Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy at the recently held 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
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Mentorship Academy Unveiled

The inaugural Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy (JDMA) was officially unveiled on June 19, on the final day of the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. The initiative is the brainchild of Global Jamaica Diaspora Council member and Education Sector Leader, Dr. Sandra Colly Durand, and is supported by the Ministry of...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated, centre), with recipients and several stakeholders during the 2024 Governor-General Diaspora Achievement Awards ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on June 19. Also with the awardees are: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (seated, third left); Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (seated, second left); and State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (seated, third right). 
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Overseas-Based Jamaicans Receive Awards

Five overseas-based Jamaicans have been bestowed with the prestigious 2024 Governor-General Achievement Awards (GGAA), in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the country and the Global Diaspora. They are Steve Getten and Mark Henry from Canada; Dr. Pearl Ann Jarrett, United Kingdom (UK); Dr. Dahlia Ann Blake, United States (US); and Musician, Roy ‘Gramps’ Morgan (Morgan Heritage fame). The awards...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), speaks with residents prior to handing out care packages containing food items at Goodwill Primary and Infant School in St. James on Thursday (June 20). Approximately 100 packages were distributed to needy persons in partnership with Food For the Poor as part of Diaspora Day of Service. Approximately 14 projects were undertaken across the island throughout the Day, which concluded the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference that commenced on Sunday (June 16) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
Jamaican Diaspora

PHOTOS: Diaspora Day of Service in St. James

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), speaks with residents prior to handing out care packages containing food items at Goodwill Primary and Infant School in St. James on Thursday (June 20). Approximately 100 packages were distributed to needy persons in partnership with Food For the Poor as part of Diaspora...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentJamaican Diaspora

NLA Urges Jamaicans to Make Use of Services

The National Land Agency (NLA) is encouraging Jamaicans at home and abroad to make use of the entity’s services to seek assistance with property-related matters. “We all have questions; even if it’s not us, it’s our family, it’s our friends. So, we encourage people, not only the diasporans, to come and ask questions,” said Senior Director for the Business Services...
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