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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang,
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang,

Haitians Will Receive Support While Asylum Process Continues – Minister Chang

The 37 Haitians who landed in Portland in July will continue to receive the highest level of support while the legal process for asylum continues, says Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. The Minister, who visited with the...
Members of the Mudra Art Group perform during ‘Malang’ (‘Boundless Spirits’), an evening of Indian cultural dance, which was staged recently at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus (November 21, 2022).
Members of the Mudra Art Group perform during ‘Malang’ (‘Boundless Spirits’), an evening of Indian cultural dance, which was staged recently at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus (November 21, 2022).

Free Medical Camp and Bollywood Extravaganza to Celebrate India Week
President of the Senate, Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson (left), greets Secretary-General for the Liberal Democratic Party in the House of Councillors of Japan, Seko Hiroshige, during a meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, on August 8. The meeting was held with the Japan-CARICOM Parliamentary Friendship League.
President of the Senate, Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson (left), greets Secretary-General for the Liberal Democratic Party in the House of Councillors of Japan, Seko Hiroshige, during a meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, on August 8. The meeting was held with the Japan-CARICOM Parliamentary Friendship League.

PHOTOS: Senate President Tavares-Finson Addresses Japan-CARICOM Delegation
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Audrey Marks, shares a photo opportunity with (from left), Deputy Administrator for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Paloma Adams-Allen, and new USAID Country representative for Jamaica, Dr. Jay Singh, at the swearing-in ceremony for Dr. Singh, held at the USAID headquarters in Washington DC.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Audrey Marks, shares a photo opportunity with (from left), Deputy Administrator for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Paloma Adams-Allen, and new USAID Country representative for Jamaica, Dr. Jay Singh, at the swearing-in ceremony for Dr. Singh, held at the USAID headquarters in Washington DC.

Ambassador Marks Calls on USAID to Increase Support to Jamaica
Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) reserves participate in a slow March Pass during their Passing Out Parade held at Curphey Barracks, Up Park Camp in Kingston on Saturday (July 2, 2022). A total of 92 recruits graduated after completing the Jamaica National Reserve (JNR) training programme.
Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) reserves participate in a slow March Pass during their Passing Out Parade held at Curphey Barracks, Up Park Camp in Kingston on Saturday (July 2, 2022). A total of 92 recruits graduated after completing the Jamaica National Reserve (JNR) training programme.

Jamaica Prepared to Deploy Troops to Haiti

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

PM Salutes Diaspora for Contribution to Nation-Building

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has saluted Jamaicans living overseas for their contribution to nation-building over 61 years of Independence. “It is through partnerships with our diaspora that we build even greater ties, we celebrate our past and present achievements and envision a brighter future for all Jamaicans,” he said. The Prime Minister’s remarks were delivered by Ambassador...
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Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Minister Grange Special Guest on ‘Let’s Connect With Ambassador Marks’ Thursday

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, will be the special guest on the next edition of the monthly online town hall, ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’, on Thursday (August 3) at 7:00 pm EDT. Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, explained that Minister Grange will use the occasion to provide an update...
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Senior Pastor at the Webster Memorial United Church in St. Andrew, Rev. Astor Carlyle, delivers the sermon at a thanksgiving service to mark Jamaica’s Emancipation and Independence, at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland, on Sunday (July 30). Listening are Rev. Dr. Bertram Melbourne (second right), Dean of Howard University School of Divinity and Rev Dr. Kortright Davis.
CultureForeign AffairsIndependence

Jamaica’s Independence Day Proclaimed in Maryland

August 6, 2023 has been proclaimed Jamaica’s Independence Day in the State of Maryland. Ambassador to the United States (US) Her Excellency Audrey Marks, received the Proclamation, which was signed by Governor of the State of Maryland, Wes Moore, at a special thanksgiving service to mark Jamaica Emancipation and Independence at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland,...
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Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks (third right) with scholarship awardees of the Jamaican Organization of Rochester New York, during a function held on July 28 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rochester, New York.
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica and the United States Continue to Enjoy Strong Relations

Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks says Jamaica continues to enjoy a strong and cordial relationship with the US. “As sovereign nations, we have the deepest respect for each other as we pursue bilateral relationships in pursuit of trade, energy, security, and cultural relations,” Ambassador Marks said. “I want to emphasize that contrary to recent media...
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Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks (fifth left), looks on as flag bearers enter the Sligo Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland, during the tthanksgiving service to mark Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of Independence last year.
Foreign Affairs

Massive Jamaica 61 Celebrations in the US

Jamaicans in the United States (US) are celebrating Jamaica’s 61st anniversary of independence, with a slew of events to take place in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia and New York.  The activities have been organised by the Embassy of Jamaica, the Consulate in New York, honorary consuls, and various diaspora organisations.  The festivities got underway on...
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