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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a recent post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Gov’t Saddened by Innocent Loss of Lives in Middle East Conflict – PM Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is saddened and concerned about the innocent loss of lives, particularly children, stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Middle East. Mr. Holness made the comments while responding to questions...

Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (third right), with members of the visiting delegation from the United Kingdom Parliament, after gifting them ‘Jamaican Art: Then and Now’ books during a visit to the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday (November 7). A six-member delegation from the Parliament of the United Kingdom is currently on a working visit to the Jamaican Parliament from November 6 to 10. The visit is intended to strengthen bilateral ties and foster meaningful discussions.

PHOTOS: United Kingdom Parliamentarians Visiting Jamaica

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), and Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), engage in conversation with student at Meadowbrook High School, Jadiel Lindsay (left), during the handover of 4,103 tablets computers by the Republic of Korea, valued at over $92 million, at a ceremony held at the offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, today (November 7). Others pictured (from left) are Korea’s Chargé d’Affaires, Jin-wook Kim, and student at the Abilities Foundation, Tanisha Gaynor.

Students Begin to Receive Tablets Donated by the Republic of Korea

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

Gender Equality is an Intrinsic Human Right – Minister Grange

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), addresses the recent Gender Equality Awards 2023: Celebrating Champions of Equality in Jamaica ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

PHOTOS: Minister Johnson Smith Attends Gender Equality Awards Ceremony

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith and Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Jamaica, His Excellency Jan Hendrik van Thiel, raise their glasses in a toast to commemorate Day of German Unity, during a reception held on Wednesday (November 2) at the German Embassy, 10 Waterloo Road in Kingston.

2 years ago Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Minister Says Germany is a Valuable Partner

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says that Germany is a valuable partner to Jamaica and the region. “We cooperate through CARICOM (Caribbean Community) as well as through the EU-CELAC (European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) mechanisms where we work on many multilateral issues and many global issues,...

Basketball players on big professional arena during the game.

2 years ago Foreign AffairsSport

Students to Benefit from Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat Game

The Jamaican Consulate in Atlanta has partnered with the Atlanta Hawks to assist students in Jamaica and Atlanta. Proceeds from the basketball game, Atlanta Hawks versus the Miami Heat, which will be held at State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, on November 11, 2023, will benefit tertiary and final-year high-school students who are pursuing studies in the science, technology, engineering,...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre) and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (third left), are flanked by British High Commissioners from the Caribbean and other officials at a reception held at the High Commissioner’s Residence in Kingston on October 31.

2 years ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Senator Johnson Smith Welcomes British High Commissioners for the Caribbean

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre) and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (third left), are flanked by British High Commissioners from the Caribbean and other officials at a reception held at the High Commissioner’s Residence in Kingston on October 31.

Minister of Health and Wellness, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton (second left), and Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (second right), display the cheque for the purchase of an ambulance for the Falmouth Public General Hospital in Trelawny, during a ceremony held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Tuesday (October 31). Sharing the moment (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Princess Wedderburn; and Regional Director for the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Andrade Sinclair.

2 years ago Foreign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Japan Provides $15-Million Grant to Purchase Ambulance for Falmouth Hospital

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has received a $15-million grant from the Japanese Government for the purchase of an ambulance for the Falmouth Public General Hospital in Trelawny. Speaking at the signing and cheque presentation at his New Kingston offices on Tuesday (October 31), portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the grant support is another tangible demonstration...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), speaks during a virtual Diaspora townhall held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (October 30), in observance of Oral Health Month. The event was hosted by the Health Ministry. Listening are (from left) Executive Director, National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation Ltd., Courtney Cephas; Executive Director, Great Shape Inc., Joseph Wright; and Chief Dental Officer, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Irvin McKenzie. Oral Health Month is observed in Jamaica during October.

2 years ago Health & WellnessJamaican Diaspora

PHOTOS: Oral Health Month Virtual Diaspora Townhall

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), speaks during a virtual Diaspora townhall held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (October 30), in observance of Oral Health Month. The event was hosted by the Health Ministry. Listening are (from left) Executive Director, National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation Ltd., Courtney Cephas; Executive Director, Great...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), makes a point during a recent meeting with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) General Manager, Caribbean Country Department, Anton Edwards, at the Ministry in Kingston.

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceForeign AffairsLabourSocial Security

Reform of Path to Provide Greater Benefits – Minister

The Government is assuring that the “significant” reform of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) will result in greater benefits to its clients. According to Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., an evaluation of the programme is under way, looking at how it has worked over the years, how it is working now,...

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Division Chief, Western Hemisphere Department, Anna Ivanova, presents the findings of the October 2023 IMF Regional Economic Outlook Western Hemisphere: Securing Low Inflation and Nurturing Potential Growth report, on Thursday (October 26) at the Bank of Jamaica in Kingston.

2 years ago Foreign Affairs

Inflation Falling in Latin America and Caribbean – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reporting that inflation is falling throughout the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region. IMF Deputy Division Chief, Western Hemisphere Department, Anna Ivanova, said that after reaching 7.8 per cent in 2022, headline inflation in the region, excluding Argentina and Venezuela, is expected to decline to five per cent in 2023 and to 3.6 per...