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

Indian High Commission to Publish Yoga Booklet

The High Commission of India is producing a booklet with photos depicting various yoga postures, as part of efforts to raise awareness about the benefits of practising the activity. International Day of Yoga is observed every year on June 21....
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.
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.
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.

Government Remains Resolute In Building Stronger Ties With Diaspora
Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry. (File Photo)
Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry. (File Photo)

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

Support From Diaspora Critical Lifeline During Pandemic – PM

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

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...
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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).
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...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (left), consults with Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, just before the start of the two-day virtual Jamaica Diaspora Sustainability Symposium on Wednesday (June 16).
Diaspora

Global Jamaica Diaspora Councils Operationalised

The Global Jamaica Diaspora Council and the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council have been operationalised following the establishment of working groups and the preparation of a programme to guide their work. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, made the disclosure while addressing the opening of the Ministry’s virtual Jamaica...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, makes a point while speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held on June 11 at the JIS Head Office in Kingston.
DiasporaForeign Affairs

Plans Far Advanced For Virtual Jamaica Diaspora Symposium

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is reporting that plans are far advanced for the virtual Jamaica Diaspora Sustainability Symposium. Jamaicans at home and abroad are expected to attend the two-day symposium which will take place on June 16 and 17 under the theme, ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora – Stronger Together for a Sustainable Future.’ Speaking at a...
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