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

Minister Grange Commends WiMAC

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (MCGES), Hon. Olivia Grange, has commended Women in Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC) for its commitment to targeted advocacy and resolute action to create tangible benefits for its members. The Minister pointed out that...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right); and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Representative for Jamaica, The Bahamas and Belize, Dr. Crispim Moreira (left), sign the letter of agreement for the Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agri-Food Systems project during the launch ceremony held on October 3 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Observing the proceedings are (from left, back row): Chief executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson; High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Masakui Rungsung; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer; and National Project Manager, Princess Lee.

150 Kitson Town Residents to Benefit from Resilient Agri-Food Systems Project

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the opening ceremony of the inaugural Government Protocol Conference on Wednesday (September 13) at the Ministry in downtown Kingston.

Jamaicans Benefit from Training Programmes Offered by China

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), shares a moment with High Commissioner for the Republic of Nigeria to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Maureen Tamuno, at a reception in celebration of the 63rd Nigeria National Day, held at the High Commissioner's Residence in Kingston on September 30.

PHOTOS: Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Celebration

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right); Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth South Western, Hon. Floyd Green, and Acting Chief Education Officer at the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, observe as Black River High School student Adailia Morris looks into a microscope in the school’s new science lab. Occasion was the official opening of the school’s new classroom block on Friday (September 29). Also sharing the moment are other students of the institution.

Black River High Gets Six New Classrooms

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (right), greets High Commissioner-designate of Jamaica to the United Kingdom, Alexander Williams, during a courtesy call at Jamaica House on September 29.

2 years ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Minister Malahoo Forte Meets with High Commissioner-Designate to the UK

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (right), greets High Commissioner-designate of Jamaica to the United Kingdom, Alexander Williams, during a courtesy call at Jamaica House on September 29.

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), with (from left) Chair of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Corah Ann Robertson Sylvester; Senior Director, Transport Policy (International and Land) at the Ministry, Tanya Bedward; and Director General of the MAJ, Rear Admiral Peter Brady. Occasion was the MAJ Office Centre Building illumination ceremony to commemorate World Maritime Day 2023, at the MAJ offices in downtown Kingston on September 28.

2 years ago CARICOMForeign Affairs

Jamaica Remains Steadfast That Caricom Interests are Represented on IMO Council

As a member on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, Jamaica remains steadfast in ensuring that the interests of CARICOM States as well as those of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are represented. This was stated by Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, at the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) Office...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), accepts Letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Sweden, Anders Bengtcén, during a courtesy call at King’s House on September 26.

2 years ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Ambassador Designate of Sweden Presents Credentials to G-G

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), accepts Letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Sweden, Anders Bengtcén, during a courtesy call at King’s House on September 26.

Minister of Health and Wellness and Outgoing President of the Pan American Health Organization Directing Council, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right) addresses the opening event of the 75th Session of the Regional Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) for the Americas and 60th Directing Council Meeting of PAHO in Washington DC on September 25. Listening is PAHO Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa DaSilva.

2 years ago Foreign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Dr. Tufton Calls for Special Treatment of Small Island States

Special consideration must be given to Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and their circumstances, including high debt burdens and small size, which compromise their capacity to respond effectively, without support, to a pandemic. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the call while addressing the opening of the 75th Session of the Regional Committee of the...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

2 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Calls for Countries to Deliver on Commitments Under Paris Agreement

Major and emerging economies globally are being urged to deliver on their commitments under the Paris Agreement. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, made the call while delivering Jamaica’s national policy statement at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) in New York this morning (September 26). “We are playing...

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

2 years ago Foreign Affairs

Plans Under Way for Upcoming 10th Biennial Diaspora Conference

The planning process for the upcoming 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, scheduled to take place in June 2024, is under way. This was announced by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, while delivering the keynote address at the Jamaica Regional Diaspora Conference in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday (September 23). The...

2 years ago Foreign Affairs

Diaspora Registration Portal to be Tested Later This Year

The Digital Registration Portal, which will collect data to facilitate evidence-based decision-making for diaspora engagement, is slated for public testing later this year. Being developed in partnership with the Inter-American Development (IDB), the portal is one of the deliverables from the National Diaspora Policy. The Policy reflects the commitment of the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) to pursue diaspora-related strategies and...