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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, speaks with Jamaica
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 of colour and Caribbean national to be President-elect of Kiwanis International. She will assume official duties on October 1, 2026.  

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 (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.
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.

JAM Lauded For Transforming Lives In Jamaica
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.
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.

Ambassador Anderson Celebrates Independence with Jamaicans in South Florida
Grammy-nominated dub poet and musician Yasus Afari performs during the National Day concert at Expo 2025 Japan on August 6.
Grammy-nominated dub poet and musician Yasus Afari performs during the National Day concert at Expo 2025 Japan on August 6.

Photos: Highlights From Jamaica’s National Day At Expo 2025 Japan
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson (third right); Jamaica
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson (third right); Jamaica's Ambassador to Japan, Her Excellency Shorna-Kay Richards (second right); Commissioner General, Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Maureen Smith (right), along with Japanese officials enjoy performances by Jamaican artistes during the National Day Ceremony, held on August 6 at Expo 2025 Japan.

Jamaica Reaffirms Strong Partnership with Japan at Expo 2025

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, reaffirms Jamaica
CultureEmancipationForeign AffairsIndependence

Jamaica Marks National Day at Expo 2025 with Message of Peace and Global Solidarity

Jamaica’s National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, in Japan, was observed with a powerful message of peace, love and solidarity. The Day, which was celebrated on August 6, also marked the country’s 63rd anniversary of Independence and the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in Japan. Speaking at the Official National Day Ceremony at Expo 2025 in...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), greets Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, on Day Two of the 71st staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon, on Saturday (August 2).
AgricultureForeign Affairs

Cayman Islands and Japan Lauded for Contribution to Agricultural Sector

The Cayman Islands, Japan and other stakeholders have been lauded by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, for their contribution to the country’s agricultural sector. Cayman’s Minister for Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure, Hon. Jay Ebanks, and Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, were among officials present at the recent 71st staging of the...
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Jamaica 4-H Clubs Executive Director, Peter Thompson.
Foreign AffairsLabourSkills

Jamaica 4-h Clubs to Partner With Labour Ministry to Train Persons for Overseas Programme

The Jamaica 4-H Clubs is looking to partner with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to train persons to go on the overseas employment programme. Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Peter Thompson, made the disclosure during an interview with JIS News, recently. “We recognise that many of the guys who apply for the overseas programme, they don’t...
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A vibrant section of the mural inside the Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
CultureEmancipationForeign AffairsIndependence

Jamaica to Celebrate National Day at Expo 2025 in Japan With Vibrant Cultural Showcase

Jamaica is gearing up to celebrate its highly anticipated National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, with a dynamic showcase of events highlighting the island’s rich cultural heritage. The National Day celebration is among the most prominent occasions in any nation’s programme of activities during the six-month-long Expo. Jamaica’s National Day falls on Wednesday, August 6, but the festivities...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (sixth right), along with Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica, participates in the service of thanksgiving to mark Jamaica’s 63rd year of Independence, held at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland, on Sunday, July 27
Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Ambassador Anderson Urges Diaspora to Be Proud and Bold as Jamaica Celebrates 63 Years of Independence

The colours of black, green and gold adorned the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland, on Sunday (July 27), as scores of Jamaicans and friends of the island gathered in thanksgiving for Jamaica’s 63rd year of independence. Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, headed the list of dignitaries, which included representatives...
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Political and Economic Counsellor at the United States Embassy, George Matthews, gives remarks during the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Trafficking in Persons (CariTIP) Forum at the Dreams Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (July 30).
Foreign AffairsNational Security

US Embassy Official Reaffirms Country’s Strong Partnership with Jamaica in Combatting Human Trafficking

Political and Economic Counsellor at the United States Embassy, George Matthews, has reaffirmed the United States’ strong partnership with Jamaica in combatting human trafficking. Speaking at the inaugural Caribbean Trafficking in Persons (CarTIP) Forum at Dreams Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 30, Mr. Matthews highlighted Jamaica’s progress and the shared goal of ending trafficking in...
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