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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (standing, second left); and Cuba’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Fermîn Gabriel Quiñones Sanchéz (left), observe as Cuban Ophthalmologist, Mauritza Perez Blanco, administers an eye test on patient George Scott. Occasion was a tour of the St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Andrew on February 6, which is one of two public health facilities where the Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme operates. The other is the Kingston Public Hospital. Also looking on are Coordinator for the Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme, Natasha Biggs (second right); and Cuban Ophthalmologist, Mayra Chaveco Almanza.

1,230 Procedures under Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme since September 2023

Jamaicans continue to benefit under the Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme with 1, 230 sight-saving procedures conducted since September 2023. The programme, which has been operating in Jamaca since 2010, resumed last September after being suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic....

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left) and Country Coordinator, World University Service of Canada (WUSC), Nelsa English Johnson (right), present a goat tech pack to goat farmer Javol Williams, at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on Friday (February 2).

Santa Cruz Goat Farmers Get Support

German Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Jan Hendrik van Thiel, addresses a recent ceremony for the official handover of a fire alarm system at the offices of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) in Kingston.

HEART Foundation Gets Fire Alarm System from German Embassy

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers remarks during Wednesday’s (January 31) European Union (EU)-Jamaica 5K and 10K Run media launch at the EU Delegation Office in Kingston.

Second EU-Jamaica 5/10K Run Set for March 10

Indian dancers perform the Garba (A traditional Indian dance) at the 75th India Republic Day Celebrations on Sunday (Jan. 28) at India House, 2 East King’s House Road, Kingston

Support Available from India for Local SMEs

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses today’s (January 30), ceremony for the handover of the Jamaica Diaspora Engagement Model (JAM-DEM) portal, at the Ministry’s offices, downtown Kingston.

2 years ago Jamaican Diaspora

Government Expands Engagement with Jamaicans Overseas

The Government has made another step to expand engagement with Jamaicans living overseas, with the establishment of the virtual platform – the Jamaica Diaspora Engagement Model (JAM-DEM). Speaking at the handover of the facility, today (January 30), at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, downtown Kingston, Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, said it is...

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

2 years ago Jamaican Diaspora

Jamaica Diaspora Conference Slated for June 16-19 in Montego Bay

Jamaicans abroad are being invited to attend the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference from June 16 to 19. The four-day event, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and its Legacy Partners, is scheduled to take place in Montego Bay, St James. Minister of State, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, made the announcement during a recent radio interview on...

2 years ago Foreign AffairsJamaican DiasporaVision 2030

Gov’t Committed to Deepening Diaspora Engagement

The Government is committed to deepening diaspora engagement, says State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge. Speaking during the virtual discussion forum, ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’, on Thursday (January 25), Mr. Terrelonge thanked members of the diaspora for their contributions to Jamaica in the form of their wealth of knowledge, skills, expertise...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), greets Chairman of the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA), Professor Elizabeth Ward (second right) during the closing-out ceremony for the review of the technical assistance to the Citizen Security Plan (CSP), at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters on January 25. Sharing in the moment (from left) are International Aid/Programme Manager Cooperation Section, Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Luca Lo Conte and Violence Prevention and Citizen Security Expert, Heather Sutton.

2 years ago Foreign AffairsNational Security

Citizen Security Plan Provides Holistic Approach to Crime Reduction – Minister Chang

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the holistic approach to crime reduction being undertaken through the Citizen Security Plan (CSP) is crucial in addressing social issues and transforming lives. He said the work carried out under the initiative will impact families and communities, improve public order and build safer communities. Dr. Chang was...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left) and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right), share a moment with European Union (EU) Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Marianne van Steen (left); and Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA), Félix Fernández-Shaw. The event was a cocktail reception held in honour of Mr. Fernández-Shaw on January 25 at the EU Ambassador’s residence in Kingston.

2 years ago CommerceForeign AffairsIndustryInvestment

PHOTOS: Senator Aubyn Hill Welcomes Directorate-General at EU Commission

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left) and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right), share a moment with European Union (EU) Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Marianne van Steen (left); and Director for Latin...

United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nickolas Perry (right), speaks with Country Representative for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Dr. Jay Singh (centre) and Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area One, Vernon Ellis, on arrival at the handover ceremony for musical equipment to Flanker Primary School, Montego Bay, St. James, on January 25.

2 years ago Foreign AffairsYouth

US Ambassador Implores Students to Stay Away from Gangs

United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N Nickolas Perry, is urging students to surround themselves with positive role models and to stay away from crime and gang related activities. Ambassador Perry, who was speaking to students, parents, school administrators and other stakeholders at the handover of musical equipment to Flanker Primary School, Montego Bay, St. James, on January 25,...

Director with the European Union (EU), Felix Fernandez Shaw, addresses a media breakfast at the EU Ambassador’s residence in Kingston today (January 25). At left is Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Marianne Van Steen.

2 years ago Foreign Affairs

EU Encourages Investors to Participate in Jamaica’s Renewable Energy and Digital Projects

The European Union (EU) is encouraging investors from across Europe to participate in Jamaica’s renewable energy and digital projects. According to Director with the EU, Felix Fernandez Shaw, who is on a three-day visit to the island with an EU Investment Mission, it is now time to “unlock European investments” in Latin America and the Caribbean “for key technologies, green...