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Jamaican-American Congresswoman Yvette Clarke presents Ziggy Marley with a copy of the resolution to recognise the life and legacy of his late father, Robert “Bob” Nesta Marley. The presentation was made at a special screening of the ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ movie at the Motion Pictures Association in Washington DC on February 13.
Jamaican-American Congresswoman Yvette Clarke presents Ziggy Marley with a copy of the resolution to recognise the life and legacy of his late father, Robert “Bob” Nesta Marley. The presentation was made at a special screening of the ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ movie at the Motion Pictures Association in Washington DC on February 13.

Congresswoman Clarke Introduces Bill to Recognise Bob Marley’s Legacy

Jamaican-American Congresswoman Yvette Clarke has introduced a Bill in the United States House of Representatives, asking the Congress to recognise the life and legacy of legendary reggae artist Robert ‘‘Bob’’ Nesta Marley. A copy of the resolution was presented to...
Technical officers from the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) and Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection Branch, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, conduct a field simulation activity as part of the recent hot pepper quarantine pest identification and field-simulation exercise.
Technical officers from the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) and Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection Branch, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, conduct a field simulation activity as part of the recent hot pepper quarantine pest identification and field-simulation exercise.

Local Stakeholders Trained to Combat Hot Pepper Pests
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Work Continues on the Western Children and Adolescent Hospital
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the second day of the Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Saturday (February 17).
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the second day of the Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Saturday (February 17).

Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre Rebranded
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the opening of the Ministry’s second Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Friday (February 16).
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the opening of the Ministry’s second Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Friday (February 16).

Country Continues to Thrive After Covid-19 Challenges – Tourism Minister

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Chair, Jamaica Day Planning Committee and Senior Education Officer in the Ministry of Education Youth’s Core Curriculum Unit, Marlon Williams, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Head Office in Kingston on Thursday (February 15).
CultureJamaican DiasporaSport

Two US Cities to Join in Jamaica Day Celebrations on Feb. 23

Two cities in the American state of Iowa will participate in this year’s observance of Jamaica Day on Friday, February 23, under the theme ‘Celebrating Jamaica: Authentic and Unique… A Fi Wi TREND A Dweet’. Several Jamaicans residing in Waterloo and Cedar Falls, along with city officials, have organised activities to coincide with local celebrations. Addressing a Jamaica Information Service...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the 2024/2025 Throne Speech in Gordon House on Thursday (February 15).
Foreign AffairsGovernor GeneralJamaican DiasporaParliament

Jamaica Secured $4.5 Billion in Bilateral Assistance

Through strategic engagements at the regional, hemispheric and multilateral levels, Jamaica harnessed bilateral assistance of $4.5 billion in 2023, towards national development. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure while delivering the the 2024/2025 Throne Speech in Gordon House on Thursday (February 15). Highlighting initiatives under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, he...
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President of the Senate, Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson (centre), shares a photo opportunity with members of a visiting Parliamentary Group from the Bundestag (German Federal Parliament), who paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston on Monday (February 12). Visiting are (from left) Parliamentary Group Vice Chairman, Steffen Janich; Vice Chairman and Head of Delegation, Axel Echeverria; Group Member, Susanne Menge; Vice Chairman, Matthias Hauer; Vice Chairman, Jens Beeck, and Assistant to the Group, Monika Hein.
Foreign AffairsSenate

PHOTOS: Senate President Receives Courtesy Call from Visiting German Parliamentary Group

President of the Senate, Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson (centre), shares a photo opportunity with members of a visiting Parliamentary Group from the Bundestag (German Federal Parliament), who paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston on Monday (February 12). Visiting are (from left) Parliamentary Group Vice Chairman, Steffen Janich; Vice Chairman...
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EducationForeign Affairs

OAS Accepting Applications for Internship Programme

The Organization of American States (OAS) is accepting applications for its Internship Programme 2024 for Summer Session (Headquarters) and Session II (National Offices). This Internship Programme is open to students and professionals with a minimum grade average 3.0 out of four on an American scale or equivalent, depending on the country. Students must at least have completed their second-year undergraduate...
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Project Manager with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Krystal Lofters addresses the recent handover ceremony for the Jamaica Diaspora Engagement Model (JAM-DEM) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston.
Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

JAM-DEM Portal Deemed Pivotal to Strengthening Ties with Jamaicans in the Diaspora

The establishment of the Jamaica Diaspora Engagement Model (JAM-DEM) is demonstrative of the Government’s commitment to strengthening ties with the country’s nationals based overseas, according to Project Manager with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Krystal Lofters. The virtual platform, valued over $30 million, is designed to enhance engagement with members of the Jamaican Diaspora in the areas of trade...
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Noted researcher and businessman, Dr. Henry Lowe, will be honoured by the David "Wagga" Hunt Foundation at the organisation’s fundraising gala in Washington DC on February 17.
EducationForeign AffairsYouth

David “Wagga” Hunt Foundation to Disburse $3.6 M in Scholarships

Twenty-four students from Kingston College (KC) and Calabar High will benefit from $3.6 million in scholarships for the 2024/25 academic year. The support will be provided by the David "Wagga" Hunt Foundation, which was established in 2009 to honour the legacy of the late football coach and sport administrator for which the organisation is named. It raises funds to support...
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Chairperson, Board of Directors, Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF),  Debby-Ann Brown Salmon (second left) and Interim Executive Director, WCJF, Novelette Howell (left), accept a cheque from Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Ambassador Dr. Lansford Douglas (right) and Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Emiliana Bernard Stephenson.  The presentation, which is in support of the WCFJ’s A-STREAM programme,  took place on Thursday (February 8) at the entity’s headquarters, 42 Trafalgar Road, St. Andrew.
Foreign AffairsGender Affairs

Women’s Centre Gets $310,000 from Diplomatic Corps

The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) has received a donation of $310, 000 (US$2,000) from the diplomatic corps in support of its A-STREAM programme. Instituted in 2018, A-STREAM provides sponsorship and mentoring for adolescent mothers enrolled in the WCJF to ensure that they, along with the fathers, can complete their secondary education and advance to tertiary studies. The cheque,...
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