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Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest (second left), and Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), Peterson Ekow Afedzie (second right), display copies of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of Mutual Recognition they both signed during a special Bell Ringing ceremony held at the Harbour Street offices of the JSE in Kingston on Monday (May 2). The MOU solidifies a partnership that will see the capital markets of Jamaica and Ghana expanding their products and services to investors in both territories. Looking on (from left) are Chairman of the JSE, Julian Mair; and Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Ghana, Rev. Dr. Daniel Ogbarmey-Tetteh.
Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest (second left), and Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), Peterson Ekow Afedzie (second right), display copies of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of Mutual Recognition they both signed during a special Bell Ringing ceremony held at the Harbour Street offices of the JSE in Kingston on Monday (May 2). The MOU solidifies a partnership that will see the capital markets of Jamaica and Ghana expanding their products and services to investors in both territories. Looking on (from left) are Chairman of the JSE, Julian Mair; and Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Ghana, Rev. Dr. Daniel Ogbarmey-Tetteh.

JSE Partners with Ghana Stock Exchange

The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has entered a partnership with the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), which will see the capital markets in both countries expanding their products and services to investors. This is being facilitated under a Memorandum of Understanding...
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.

Partners Commended For Support Of Diaspora Conference
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.

Foreign Affairs Ministry Engages Key Stakeholders
Minster of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right) holds the Queen’s Baton Relay during a presentation ceremony held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Regional Headquarters on April 16. Looking on (from left) are former track and field athlete, Donald Quarrie and President of the Jamaica Olympic Association, Christopher Samuda.
Minster of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right) holds the Queen’s Baton Relay during a presentation ceremony held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Regional Headquarters on April 16. Looking on (from left) are former track and field athlete, Donald Quarrie and President of the Jamaica Olympic Association, Christopher Samuda.

JOA Welcomes Queen’s Baton Relay
President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame.
President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame.

President Of Rwanda Arrives Wednesday For 3-Day State Visit

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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks, says farewell to Jamaica
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Marks Hails PM Holness’ US Visit As Productive And Rewarding

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency, Audrey Marks, has characterised the recently concluded visit to Washington by Prime Minister Andrew Holness as very rewarding and punctuated with productive engagements that will redound to the benefit of Jamaica. Ambassador Marks said the visit, which ran from March 29 to April 1, included meetings with the Vice President of the...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing, on Wednesday (April 6).
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Support For Jamaica’s Commonwealth Secretary-General Bid

Jamaica is receiving strong support for the candidature of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, for Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (April 6). “We have been engaged...
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(FILE) State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, speaking at the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 3).
Foreign Affairs

Remittances Exceed $3.3 Billion In 2021

Remittance inflows exceeded US$3.3 billion for 2021, representing an increase over the US$2.9 billion for 2020. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, in revealing the figures at the Global Diaspora Summit in Dublin, Ireland, recently, said that the increase in remittances during the pandemic is a “strong testament of...
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Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre) is assisted by Acting Deputy Chief of Mission U.S. Embassy, Michelle Mason (left) and Country Manager, USAID, Jason Fraser in cutting a cake as part of commemorative activities marking the 60th anniversary of partnership between the Government of Jamaica and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This milestone was celebrated with a reception on Thursday (March 24) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, St. Andrew
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USAID And Jamaica Celebrate 60 Years Of Partnership

This year marks the 60th anniversary of partnership between the Government of Jamaica and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The milestone was celebrated with a reception on March 24 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, St. Andrew, which was also streamed online. Representing the Prime Minister, Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith,...
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Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (pictured second and third left, respectively), are introduced to a team of dignitaries by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left). The officials had gathered at the tarmac of the Norman Manley International Airport on Thursday (March 24) to officially bid the Royal couple farewell. They are (from fourth left), Opposition Senator, Sophia Frazer Binns; State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (partially hidden); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sheila Monteith; British High Commissioner, Her Excellency Judith Slater; and the Governor-General’s secretary, Claudine Heaven. Their Royal Highnesses were in the island for a three-day Official Visit which formed part of celebrations to mark the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation of Her Majesty The Queen.
Foreign Affairs

Royals Take Off After Whirlwind Visit To Jamaica

The departure of the Royal Airforce aircraft from the Norman Manley International Airport on Thursday (March 24) with Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge aboard, ended their activity-filled three-day official visit to Jamaica. At the airport, Their Royal Highnesses were treated to an official farewell, including a Royal Salute given to The Duke of Cambridge by a...
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