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

Government of Jamaica and Diaspora Enjoy Strategic Partnership

The Government of Jamaica (GoJ), the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and its youth arm, the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC) continue to work as strategic partners for growth and development of the country. While there are many voices...
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left) and Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui (right), shake hands during the handover of 90 sets of cricket kits by the Government of the Republic of India to the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) on January 4, at the Indian High Commission in Kingston. Also at the presentation (from left) are Captain of the Jamaica Cricket Team, Jermaine Blackwood, and President of the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA), Billy Heaven.
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left) and Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui (right), shake hands during the handover of 90 sets of cricket kits by the Government of the Republic of India to the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) on January 4, at the Indian High Commission in Kingston. Also at the presentation (from left) are Captain of the Jamaica Cricket Team, Jermaine Blackwood, and President of the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA), Billy Heaven.

JCA Receives Cricket Gears from India
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), along with (from left) State Minister in the Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn and High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic, in conversation with experienced farm worker of over 30 years, Noel Johnson (right), at the send-off of 111 participants in the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP), during a ceremony held at the Overseas Employment Centre, East Street, Kingston, today (January 3).  
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), along with (from left) State Minister in the Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn and High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic, in conversation with experienced farm worker of over 30 years, Noel Johnson (right), at the send-off of 111 participants in the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP), during a ceremony held at the Overseas Employment Centre, East Street, Kingston, today (January 3).  

Jamaica and Canada Working to Improve SAWP
Young people taking a selfie.
Young people taking a selfie.

Young People Called on to Apply Skills Towards Sustainable Development
Jamaican-born Mayor of Barking and Dagenham in the United Kingdom (UK), Councillor Donna Lumsden (left), is being introduced by teacher at Maverley Primary School in St. Andrew, Shanika Battiste, before addressing students. The mayor, who is a former student of Maverley Primary, stopped at the institution during her recent visit to the island.  
Jamaican-born Mayor of Barking and Dagenham in the United Kingdom (UK), Councillor Donna Lumsden (left), is being introduced by teacher at Maverley Primary School in St. Andrew, Shanika Battiste, before addressing students. The mayor, who is a former student of Maverley Primary, stopped at the institution during her recent visit to the island.  

Jamaican-Born UK Mayor Urges Students to Strive for Greatness

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), listens to United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Noah Nick Perry (second right), during a meeting at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in downtown Kingston on December 19. The Minister engaged Mr. Perry in discussions surrounding labour and social security matters. Looking on (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden and Consul General, United States Embassy, Ann Marie Chiappetta.
Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Meets with US Ambassador

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), listens to United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Noah Nick Perry (second right), during a meeting at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in downtown Kingston on December 19. The Minister engaged Mr. Perry in discussions surrounding labour and social security matters. Looking on (from left) are Permanent...
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Dean of the Consular Corps of Jamaica, Robert Scott (left, seated) and Vice Chancellor, University of the West Indies (UWI), Sir Hilary Beckles (right, seated), with Corps members and other stakeholders following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the institutions during a ceremony held at the UWI Regional Headquarters in Kingston on Thursday (December 14). Others present include Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left); Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (second right).
Foreign Affairs

UWI and Consular Corps Sign MOU to Heighten Stakeholder Human Trafficking Awareness

The University of the West Indies (UWI) and the Consular Corps of Jamaica, on Thursday (December 14), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will aid in training and building various stakeholder groups’ awareness on human trafficking. The MOU was signed during a ceremony at the UWI Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew. In her remarks, Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Wednesday’s (December 13) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.
Climate ChangeEnvironmentForeign Affairs

Senator Samuda to Make Statement on Jamaica’s Participation in COP28

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, is expected to make a ministerial statement this week on Jamaica’s participation in the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP28). The announcement was made by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon....
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, addresses the fundraising dinner of the Delaware Chapter of the Anchovy High School Alumni Association at the Jamaica Café Cuisine Restaurant in Middletown, Delaware on Saturday (December 9).
Jamaican DiasporaYouth

Ambassador Marks Urges Diaspora Alumni Support for Non-Traditional High Schools in Jamaica

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, is calling for greater diaspora support for non-traditional high schools that are responsible for the education of hundreds of thousands of youths in the building of Jamaica. Addressing the inaugural fundraising dinner of the Anchovy High School Past Students’ Association in Delaware on the weekend, Ambassador Marks pointed to the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,  addresses members of the diaspora at last night’s (December 6) monthly series, ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’, at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC. Also sharing the stage are (from left) Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks.
Foreign Affairs

Gov’t Focused on Peace and Productivity – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is focused on putting Jamaica on a path to peace and increased productivity, which are key ingredients for the country’s continued economic growth and independence. He noted that the economic programme is going well but for it to be sustained the country has to transition to another level “where we...
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