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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson.

Students of Jamaican Heritage at Howard University to Receive More Than US$100,000 in Scholarships

Twenty-six Howard University students of Jamaican heritage will benefit from more than US$100,000 in scholarships from the Jamaican Howard University Affinity Network (JHUAN). The award recipients will be recognised on Saturday (September 13) at JHUAN’s annual fundraiser dubbed ‘HUes of...
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Major General (ret’d) Antony Anderson (left), welcomes Paraguay’s Permanent Representative to the OAS, Ambassador Raúl Florentín, who paid a courtesy call at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC on Thursday (September 4). Jamaica and Paraguay have enjoyed cordial bilateral relations for more than 33 years, following the formal establishment of diplomatic ties in November 1992.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Major General (ret’d) Antony Anderson (left), welcomes Paraguay’s Permanent Representative to the OAS, Ambassador Raúl Florentín, who paid a courtesy call at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC on Thursday (September 4). Jamaica and Paraguay have enjoyed cordial bilateral relations for more than 33 years, following the formal establishment of diplomatic ties in November 1992.

Ambassador Anderson Receives Courtesy Call From Paraguay’s OAS Representatives
Benevolent Missions of Atlanta Vice President and Chair of the Chemistry Department, Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Conrad W. Ingram (left); Empress Golding (second left); BMA President Gail Dunwell, and President, Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League, Jamaica, Steven Golding, share lens time at BMA’s Annual Fundraising Brunch, recently.
Benevolent Missions of Atlanta Vice President and Chair of the Chemistry Department, Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Conrad W. Ingram (left); Empress Golding (second left); BMA President Gail Dunwell, and President, Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League, Jamaica, Steven Golding, share lens time at BMA’s Annual Fundraising Brunch, recently.

BMA Celebrates Milestone of 20 Years Advancing Primary Education in Jamaica and Atlanta
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (ret’d) Antony Anderson, and Donisha Prendergast, granddaughter of late Reggae icon Bob Marley, open the dance floor as they ‘Party with a Purpose’ during the island’s 63rd Independence Anniversary Gala at Manhattan’s Marriott Marquis ballroom on August 23.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (ret’d) Antony Anderson, and Donisha Prendergast, granddaughter of late Reggae icon Bob Marley, open the dance floor as they ‘Party with a Purpose’ during the island’s 63rd Independence Anniversary Gala at Manhattan’s Marriott Marquis ballroom on August 23.

Party With A Purpose: Diaspora Gala Raises Record Funds For Jamaica
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), presents a gift to outgoing British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, during a farewell luncheon hosted for the diplomat at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday (August 29).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), presents a gift to outgoing British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, during a farewell luncheon hosted for the diplomat at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday (August 29).

PHOTOS: Farewell Luncheon for Outgoing British High Commissioner to Jamaica

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Deputy Chief Education Officer, Core Curriculum and Support Services, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Winnie Berry (left), converses with Ambassador of the French Republic to Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch (centre), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith. The occasion was a farewell luncheon held in honour of the Ambassador on Wednesday (August 27) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.
Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Farewell Luncheon for Ambassador of the French Republic to Jamaica

Deputy Chief Education Officer, Core Curriculum and Support Services, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Winnie Berry (left), converses with Ambassador of the French Republic to Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch (centre), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith. The occasion was a farewell luncheon held in honour of the...
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Head of Development Cooperation for Jamaica and Belize at the High Commission of Canada in Kingston, Shehryar Sarwar, presents documents to Principal Director, National Spatial Data Management Branch (NSDMB), Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Alicia Edwards, during the handover of drones donated under the Natural Resources Canada – Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) Project on Monday (August 25). The presentations were made at the High Commission.
DevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentForeign AffairsTechnology

Jamaica’s Disaster Response Capacity Gets Tech Boost Through Canadian Drone Donation

Jamaica’s disaster preparedness and response capacity has been strengthened with the handover of drones under the Natural Resources Canada – Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) Project. The drones, presented to representatives of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation during a handover ceremony at the High Commission of Canada in Kingston on Monday (August 25), will enhance Jamaica’s disaster monitoring...
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Head of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Belize, and The Bahamas, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola, speaks at the opening ceremony for the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2025, recently, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James.
DevelopmentForeign AffairsInvestment

EU Continues to Prioritise Sustainable Development in the Caribbean

The European Union (EU) continues to prioritise sustainable development and innovation in the Caribbean, pledging strong support for initiatives that enhance the region’s resilience and competitiveness. Speaking at the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2025 opening ceremony on Tuesday, July 29, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, Head of the Delegation of the EU to Jamaica, Belize, and...
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Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Alsion Wilson, displays the proclamation declaring ‘Jamaica’s 63rd anniversary of Independence Thanksgiving Day’ presented by Mayor of Englewood, Micheal Wildes (right), at the Community Baptist Church of Englewood, New Jersey on August 10. Sharing the moment is Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Major General (Ret’d) Anthony Anderson.
Foreign AffairsIndependence

Englewood Marks Jamaica’s 63rd Anniversary of Independence

The historic Community Baptist Church of Englewood, New Jersey radiated with black, green, and gold on August 10, as Mayor Michael Wildes officially proclaimed the day ‘Jamaica’s 63rd Anniversary of Independence Thanksgiving Day.’   The proclamation, delivered in the presence of Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, noted the “tremendous contributions, service, and friendship...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, speaks with Jamaica
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Ambassador Anderson Meets With Kiwanis International President Elect Hope Markes (Photos Only)

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, speaks with Jamaica's newly elected Kiwanis International President and member of the Kiwanis Club of Hopewell, Hanover, Hope Markes, who recently stopped at the Embassy in Washington DC, during a break in her travel on official Kiwanis duties. Ms. Markes has made history as the first woman...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (right), is greeted by President of the Jamaica Association of Maryland, Rick Nugent, at the association’s Annual Independence Gala and Awards Ceremony, held on Saturday, August 9, in Baltimore.
Foreign AffairsIndependence

JAM Lauded For Transforming Lives In Jamaica

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, has lauded the Jamaica Association of Maryland (JAM) for its unwavering commitment to transforming lives in both Jamaica and Maryland over the past 37 years. Delivering the keynote address at the association’s Annual Independence Gala and Awards Ceremony, held on August 9 in Baltimore, Ambassador Anderson commended...
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Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Rt’d) Antony Anderson, addresses the large gathering at the ‘Old Time Fair’ in celebration of Jamaica’s 63rd year of Independence held at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheatre in Florida on August 2.
CultureForeign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Ambassador Anderson Celebrates Independence with Jamaicans in South Florida

South Florida pulsed with the unmistakable energy of Jamaica as members of the diaspora celebrated the island’s 63rd anniversary of Independence from August 2 to 3. Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, joined in the festivities, marking his inaugural official visit to one of the largest Jamaican communities outside the island. The weekend’s...
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