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Usain Bolt strikes a pose in front of the maquette of his bronze statue on display in the Jamaica Pavilion at World Expo Dubai 2020 on November 13. Mr. Bolt was taken down memory lane as he viewed images and videos of himself and other Jamaican athletes on display inside the Jamaica Pavilion.

Usain Bolt Brings Excitement To Jamaica Pavilion At World Expo Dubai

Sporting legend Usain Bolt brought an extra air of excitement to the Jamaica Pavilion at World Expo Dubai 2020 last weekend. The sprint legend was guest of Pepsico/Gatorade at the Expo on Saturday, November 13, where he participated in the...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), and Norway’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Beate Stirø, aboard the Norwegian research ship, the ‘Statsraad Lehmkuhl’ on Saturday (November 13), which is docked at Port Royal in Kingston. The visit by the ship, from November 13 to 17, forms part of the One Ocean Expedition (2021-2023), in support of the United Nations (UN) Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

PHOTOS: Senator Johnson Smith Attends Reception Aboard The Norwegian Vessel

Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara (front row, centre) is surrounded by participants in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, at a farewell reception for this year’s beneficiaries held on November 11 at the Residence of the Ambassador in St. Andrew. Sharing in the occasion are Ambassador Officer in Charge of the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Janice Miller (front row, second right); and Assistant Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education Youth and Information, Dr. Clover Hamilton Flowers (front row, right).

PHOTO: Farewell Reception For JET Participants

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.

Diaspora Policy Being Finalised For Approval As White Paper

Ambassador Marks To Host Senator Leslie Campbell And US State Department Official On “Lets Connect”

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), is in discussions with Director of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, Linnisa Wahid, during a courtesy call on Wednesday (November 3), at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston.

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PHOTOS: Dr. Chang Receives Courtesy Call From US Embassy Official

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), is in discussions with Director of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, Linnisa Wahid, during a courtesy call on Wednesday (November 3), at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston.

4 years ago Foreign Affairs

Care Packages For Jamaican Students Have Landed In Cuba

The shipment of 100 care packages and 152 personal care items, collected on behalf of Jamaican medical students in Cuba, arrived in that island on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, “I am happy that the shipment has arrived in Cuba yesterday afternoon, after departing Jamaica...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), is greeted by Emirates Airlines’ Senior VP, Commercial Operations – Americas, Salem Obaidalla, following a productive meeting at the company’s Dubai Headquarters. During the meeting, which took place on October 24, they discussed the possibility of introducing a special service between Dubai and Jamaica, in celebration of Jamaica Day at the Dubai Expo 2020, being observed in February 2022.

4 years ago Foreign AffairsTourism

Talks In Progress For Emirates Airlines To Introduce Flight From Dubai

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says talks are ongoing with top representatives of Emirates Airlines to introduce a flight from Dubai to Jamaica early next year. Mr. Bartlett’s remarks come following the wrap-up of marketing activities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on October 24, which included “a crucial meeting” with senior executives of Emirates Airlines at their Dubai...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses a sitting of the Senate on October 22.

4 years ago Foreign Affairs

Senate Passes Bill for General Meetings to Be Held in Hybrid Format

The Senate, on October 22, approved the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2021, to allow a company in Jamaica to hold general meetings in a hybrid format, that is in-person and virtually, or as completely electronic meetings. General meetings include annual general meetings (AGMs) or extraordinary general meetings (EGMs). The legislation was passed with three amendments. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, signs the condolence book for the late former United States (US) Secretary of State, General Colin L. Powell, during a wreath-laying ceremony at the US Embassy in Kingston on Thursday (October 21). Observing (from left) are Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; and Chargé d’ Affaires, US Embassy, John McIntyre. General Colin Powell was appointed Secretary of State by President George W. Bush on January 20, 2001, after being unanimously confirmed by the US Senate. He served for four years, leaving the position on January 26, 2005. He was the first African-American to serve as US Secretary of State. General Powell died on October 18.

4 years ago Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

PHOTOS: PM Pays Respects to Late Former US Secretary of State, Colin Powell

President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson (2nd right), and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert (right), share a light moment with former Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, Her Excellency Inés Fors Fernández, (second left) and her husband, Ibrahin Ortega Oquendo, when the Ambassador made a farewell courtesy call at Gordon House in downtown Kingston, recently.

4 years ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Former Cuban Ambassador Makes Farewell Call at Gordon House

President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson (2nd right), and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert (right), share a light moment with former Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, Her Excellency Inés Fors Fernández, (second left) and her husband, Ibrahin Ortega Oquendo, when the Ambassador made a farewell courtesy call at Gordon House in downtown...

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Bustamante Hospital for Children Receives COVID-19 Support from Diaspora for Children Foundation

The Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC) received a donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) from the Diaspora for Children Foundation (D4CF), to assist with the fight against the coronavirus. The donation includes 360 PPE gowns, 1300 disposable face mask with ear-loops, 720 N95 masks, 224 face shields, 1750 Powder free nitric exam gloves, 2400 Rhino Original Nitrile powder free gloves...