| Mon - Thur 8:30 am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Government of Jamaica ja-flag

Latest

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
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

Jamaicans are being encouraged to take advantage of funding support provided by the Government of India for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith, said that Jamaicans can apply for...
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.
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.

Government Expands Engagement with Jamaicans Overseas
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

Jamaica Diaspora Conference Slated for June 16-19 in Montego Bay
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

Gov’t Committed to Deepening Diaspora Engagement
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.
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.

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

More

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.
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...
Read more
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.
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,...
Read more
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.
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...
Read more
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, National Land Agency (NLA) and Commissioner of Lands, Cheriese Walcott; and Chargé d
CommerceForeign AffairsIndustryInvestment

PHOTOS: Ministers Attend NLA and KOICA Partnership Dinner

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, National Land Agency (NLA) and Commissioner of Lands, Cheriese Walcott; and Chargé d'Affaires, Republic of Korea, Kim Jinwook. The occasion was an NLA/Korean International Cooperation Agency Feasibility Study Partnership Dinner at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston...
Read more
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Wang Yi, shortly before a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister on Saturday (Jan. 20), which involved several Cabinet Ministers and members of the Chinese delegation. Minister Wang, who arrived in the island on Friday night (Jan. 19), is on a three-day visit aimed at strengthening the bilateral relationship between the countries. He departs the island on Sunday (Jan. 21). 
Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

PHOTOS: PM Meets with Chinese Foreign Minister

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Wang Yi, shortly before a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister on Saturday (Jan. 20), which involved several Cabinet Ministers and members of the Chinese delegation. Minister Wang, who arrived in the island on Friday...
Read more