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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing the Upper House on Friday (Oct. 8)

Senate Passes Bills To Allow Appeal Against A Verdict of Acquittal

The Senate has passed two bills that will grant the limited right of appeal to the prosecution in criminal proceedings in the Parish Court and the Supreme Court. They are the Judicature (Appellate Jurisdiction) (Amendment) Act 2021 and the Judicature...

PHOTOS: Hon Kamina Johnson Smith speaks at Sitting of the Senate

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (right), displays the keys for a 16-seater minibus, donated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to support the country’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response. The bus was among items handed over at the PAHO office located at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) on Thursday (October 7). Sharing the moment (from left) are Director of the Caribbean Regional Office, CDC, Dr. Varough Deyde; Chargé d’Affaires, United States Embassy in Kingston, John McIntyre; and PAHO/World Health Organization (WHO) Representative for Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Ian Stein.

Jamaica Receives Bus, Lab Supplies From CDC and PAHO

(Jampro) President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards.

JAMPRO Helping Businesses Access Export Markets

Nigerian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Maureen Tamuno.

Nigeria Exploring Business Opportunities With Jamaica

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Christopher Tufton, with Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey P. Marks, on his recent visit to the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC.

5 years ago Foreign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Adopt-A-Clinic Programme Gaining Traction in Diaspora

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Adopt-a-Clinic programme is gaining traction, particularly among the diaspora in the United States, which has adopted several clinics across the island. Data from the Ministry of Health and Wellness noted that there are 109 clinics up for adoption and of that total, 36 are now fully adopted. Members of the Jamaican Diaspora in the...

Zone 5 of the Jamaica Pavillion, the music zone, allows visitors to experience Jamaica

5 years ago Foreign Affairs

World Expo 2020 off to Good Start for Jamaica

World Expo 2020 Dubai is off to a good start for the Jamaican delegation, following a spectacular opening ceremony on Thursday (September 30). The event, which runs from October 1 to March 31, 2022, is one of the biggest gatherings of nations from all over the world to showcase their products and craftsmanship, while promoting the exchange of technology, trade,...

Chief Executive Officer of the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Andrew Wynter

5 years ago DiasporaForeign Affairs

PICA To Hosts Access Jamaica Initiative in Connecticut October 8-10

Jamaicans living in Hartford, Connecticut in the United States, are set to benefit from the services offered by the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), at the Access Jamaica initiative. The event, which will be held at the Collin Bennett Building located on 1229 Albany Avenue in Hartford from October 8 to 10, 2021, will allow members of the diaspora...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses members of the diaspora at a virtual town hall meeting dubbed, ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’, on Thursday September 30.

5 years ago Health & WellnessJamaican Diaspora

Health Minister Engages Members Of The Diaspora In US

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton, engaged members of the diaspora in the United States of America (USA), at a virtual town hall meeting on Thursday (September 30). The meeting was the sixth in a monthly series, dubbed, ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Audrey Marks’, Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States. The meeting was attended by members...

Jamaica’s Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador Audrey Marks, addresses the closing session of the 21st Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labor (LACML) at the OAS headquarters in Washington DC, recently.

5 years ago DiasporaLocal Government

Ambassador Marks Urges Deeper Cooperation Among Region’s Labour Ministers For Economic Recovery

Jamaica’s Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador Audrey Marks, is calling for greater cooperation among the Labour Ministers in Latin America and the Caribbean in order to achieve productive employment and economic recovery throughout the region. Addressing the closing ceremony of the 21st Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labor (IACML) at the OAS headquarters in Washington...

An external view of the Jamaica Pavilion at World Expo 2020 Dubai shows the creative use of shipping containers to display iconic Jamaican culture and heritage. The pavilion is divided into zones and inside each is a different experience all aimed at showing Jamaica. World Expo Dubai

5 years ago Jamaican Diaspora

Spectacular Opening Ceremony For World Expo Dubai 2020

Jamaicans will be able to join the rest of the world in viewing the official opening ceremony for World Expo Dubai 2020 on Thursday (September 30). The extravagant ceremony, which will showcase international, regional and homegrown talent, will be broadcast from the Al Wasl Plaza in Dubai, beginning at 14:00 GMT/UTC // 18:00 GST or 9:00 a.m. Jamaica time. It...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

5 years ago Health & WellnessJamaican Diaspora

Dr. Tufton To Connect With Diaspora September 30

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, will be the special guest at the next edition of the monthly virtual town hall, ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’, on Thursday (September 30), at 6:00 p.m. local time. Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US) Audrey Marks, said that Dr. Tufton will update overseas nationals about the Government’s management...