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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, in discussion with British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, at the launch of the ‘Regional Climate Finance Programme: Small Island Developing States Capacity and Resilience (SIDAR) Programme for the Caribbean’, today (February 20), at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, in discussion with British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, at the launch of the ‘Regional Climate Finance Programme: Small Island Developing States Capacity and Resilience (SIDAR) Programme for the Caribbean’, today (February 20), at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston.

Jamaica to Benefit From UK Investment in Climate Change Programmes in Caribbean

Jamaica has welcomed the United Kingdom’s (UK’s) investment of £1.7 million in the Caribbean on Climate Change programmes as a major boost to protect critical economic infrastructure. Speaking at the launch of the ‘Regional Climate Finance Programme: Small Island Developing...
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (third right), is surrounded by members of the David “Wagga” Hunt Foundation at the organisation’s 10th annual fundraising gala in Washington DC on February 17. They are (from left) Garth Pottinger, Loxley O’Connor, Lloyd Anderson, Chairman of the Foundation, Christopher Hunt, and Arnold “Dullo” McDonald.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (third right), is surrounded by members of the David “Wagga” Hunt Foundation at the organisation’s 10th annual fundraising gala in Washington DC on February 17. They are (from left) Garth Pottinger, Loxley O’Connor, Lloyd Anderson, Chairman of the Foundation, Christopher Hunt, and Arnold “Dullo” McDonald.

David “Wagga” Hunt Foundation Has Provided Over $31 Million in Scholarships
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
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

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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).
Foreign AffairsTourism

Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre Rebranded

The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) has been rebranded the Global Tourism Resilience Centre (GTRC). This was announced by Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during the second day of the Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Saturday (February 17). The Centre, which is headquartered at the University of...
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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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