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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right) are joined by Member of Parliament for Central St. Mary, Dr. Morais Guy (left) and Leader of Opposition Business in the Lower House, Anthony Hylton, in unfurling the Windrush Flag outside of Gordon House on June 22. The activity was part of an international initiative to mark the 73rd anniversary of the arrival of the MV Empire Windrush in the United Kingdom (UK), bringing Caribbean citizens, known as the ‘Windrush generation’, to fill post-war UK labour shortages between the years 1948 and 1971. The flag-raising initiative was created as a tribute to highlight the Windrush Generation’s contribution to the development of the UK. Fittingly the flag is emblazoned with the words ‘Windrush Generations. We Are Standing on Their Shoulders’.

PHOTO: Windrush Flag Unfurled at Gordon House

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. (File photo)

Gov’t Committed To Ensuring Rights Of Windrush Generation Are Protected- Minister Johnson Smith

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks at a digital Town Hall Meeting, hosted by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, which formed part of the two-day virtual Jamaica Diaspora Sustainability Symposium, from June 16-17.

Association of Jamaicans in China Continues to Provide Support

India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui.

Indian High Commission to Publish Yoga Booklet

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a Prime Ministerial town hall on Wednesday (June 16), which was held as part of a virtual Jamaica Diaspora Sustainability Symposium.

New Policy For Public Board Appointments Will Include Diaspora Members

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith and Minister of State in the Ministry, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell in discussion at the virtual Jamaica Diaspora Sustainability Symposium, on June 16.

5 years ago DiasporaForeign Affairs

Government Remains Resolute In Building Stronger Ties With Diaspora

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, says the Government remains resolute in building a mutually beneficial relationship with its diaspora, including the youth, through productive and sustainable engagements. The State Minister, who has responsibility for Diaspora Affairs, was speaking at the closing ceremony for the virtual Jamaica Diaspora Sustainability...

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry. (File Photo)

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PIOJ Head Calls On More Diaspora Members To Help Rebuild Sectors Affected By COVID-19

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, has called on more persons in the diaspora to unite with Jamaica in rebuilding sectors affected by the pandemic. “Let us, Jamaica and the diaspora, especially now when COVID-19 has altered our way of living, build back stronger together for a sustainable future where every Jamaican, at home or abroad,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), responds to queries during a Prime Ministerial town hall meeting, held as part of a virtual Jamaica Diaspora Sustainability Symposium on Wednesday (June 16). Also pictured (from second left) are Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; and State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.

5 years ago Diaspora

Support From Diaspora Critical Lifeline During Pandemic – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says support from the Jamaican Diaspora has been a “critical lifeline” for the country during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This, he said, is evidenced by a 70 per cent increase in net remittance inflows in March 2021, relative to March 2020; and a 36 per cent increase for the 2021 fiscal year, relative...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing a Prime Ministerial town hall meeting, held as part of a virtual Jamaica Diaspora Sustainability Symposium, on Wednesday (June 16).

5 years ago Diaspora

Prime Minister Outlines Areas In Which The Diaspora Can Invest

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging members of the Jamaican Diaspora to take advantage of the myriad opportunities that exist for investment in the country. “There are so many areas in which we would welcome the investment of the diaspora. It is not just about sending your remittances. There are real business opportunities in Jamaica that we...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks during a digital Diaspora Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday (June 16), which formed part of the two-day virtual Jamaica Diaspora Sustainability Symposium. The Town Hall Meeting was hosted by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

5 years ago CoronavirusForeign Affairs

Jamaica To Benefit From Initial 25 Million Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccines To Be Donated By US

Jamaica is poised to benefit from the United States (US) donation of an initial 25 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines that have been earmarked for deployment globally, to assist in easing challenges with access being experienced by a number of countries. This was disclosed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who said...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

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Six Jamaicans In The Diaspora Receive G-G Achievement Awards

Six Jamaicans living overseas have been bestowed with the 2021 Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the country and the diaspora. They are Amani Simpson and Bishop Llewellyn Graham from the United Kingdom (UK), Dave D’Oyen and Dr. Sylvanus Thompson from Canada, and Cassandra Campbell and Dr. Trudy Hall from the United States (US). The...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the opening of the two-day virtual Jamaica Diaspora Sustainability Symposium on Wednesday (June 16).

5 years ago Diaspora

Gov’t Committed To Building Robust Diaspora Engagement Strategy

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to building a robust diaspora engagement strategy. The strategy, she said, is geared towards deepening and strengthening the relationship with members of the Jamaican diaspora, wherever they reside. Senator Johnson Smith, who was speaking at Wednesday's (June 16) opening of the two-day...