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The Virgin Atlantic plane carrying passengers and crew from London, England, taxis beneath the symbolic water salute at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, as the airline resumed flights to the island on October 2.
The Virgin Atlantic plane carrying passengers and crew from London, England, taxis beneath the symbolic water salute at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, as the airline resumed flights to the island on October 2.

Virgin Atlantic Resumes Flights to Jamaica

After a hiatus from Jamaica due to its borders being closed to stem the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) earlier this year, Virgin Atlantic has resumed flights to the island. Virgin Atlantic flight ‘VS 165’ from London, England, carried some...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, listen to the input of participants in the 12th Special Emergency Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which was held virtually, on Friday (September 11).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, listen to the input of participants in the 12th Special Emergency Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which was held virtually, on Friday (September 11).

PHOTOS: PM Holness at virtual CARICOM meeting
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), congratulates Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, after presenting her with her Instrument of Office, at a swearing-in ceremony, held at King’s House, on September 7.
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), congratulates Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, after presenting her with her Instrument of Office, at a swearing-in ceremony, held at King’s House, on September 7.

Senator Johnson Smith says convening External Support Coordination Committee a priority
Head of the EU Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska.
Head of the EU Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska.

Outgoing Head of EU Delegation wants more exchanges
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left) and Member of Parliament for Eastern Portland, Ann-Marie Vaz, unveil a plaque commemorating the adoption of the Port Antonio Health Centre in Portland, by members of Southern United States (US) Diaspora group, on Friday (July 31). Sharing the moment (from left) are: Jamaica
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left) and Member of Parliament for Eastern Portland, Ann-Marie Vaz, unveil a plaque commemorating the adoption of the Port Antonio Health Centre in Portland, by members of Southern United States (US) Diaspora group, on Friday (July 31). Sharing the moment (from left) are: Jamaica's Consul General to Miami, Florida, Oliver Mair; and Regional Technical Director, Ministry of Health, Dr. Patrick Wheatle.

Southern US Diaspora Group Adopts Port Antonio Health Centre

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Dr. Kathy-Ann Brown selected as Judge to serve on the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), and former Deputy Solicitor General, Dr. Kathy-Ann Brown was elected on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 as one of seven Judges to serve on the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the period 2020-2029 during the Meeting of the States Parties to the UN Convention on the...
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Government of Canada Supports Efforts to Tackle Gender Based Violence and COVID-19 in Jamaica

The Government of Canada through its “Enabling, Gender - Responsive Disaster Recovery, Climate and Environmental Resilience in the Caribbean (EnGenDER)” Project has committed USD$1,149,000 towards efforts to tackle Gender Based Violence (GBV) and COVID-19 in nine participating Caribbean countries including Jamaica. USD$100,000 has been allocated to Jamaica and will be used to support immediate needs such as access to food...
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Global Jamaica Diaspora Council Representative for the North-east, USA, Dr. Karren Dunkley .
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Jamaica Diaspora North-East Hosts Small-Business Forum

A virtual forum for Jamaican small businesses in the North-east United States of America (USA) will be held on Wednesday, July 22 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The forum, organised by the Jamaica Diaspora North-east, USA, will focus on grants for small business and access to financing. Global Jamaica Diaspora Council Representative, North-east USA, Dr. Karren Dunkley, told JIS...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke; and Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, give the ‘thumbs up’ after discussing Jamaica’s provision under the CA$20-million (J$2.12-billion) Canada-CARICOM Climate Adaptation Fund. The discussion was held during the High Commissioner
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Jamaica To Benefit From CA$4.7 Million Under Canada-CARICOM Climate Adaptation Fund

Jamaica is to benefit from a provision of CA$4.7 million (J$498 million), for which the country is eligible under the CA$20 million (J$2.12 billion) Canada-CARICOM Climate Adaptation Fund facility, to be implemented by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). A communiqué from the Canadian High Commission in Kingston on Monday (July 6) indicated that the Climate Adaptation Fund allocation is earmarked...
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New Diplomatic Appointments: Strategic Foreign Policy To Forge Ahead Beyond COVID-19

Jamaica will forge ahead with strengthening its linkages across the world by using its strategic foreign policy to further advance national development goals. As the country looks beyond the COVID-19 pandemic and tackles its socio-economic impact, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will leverage Jamaica’s strong relationship with global partners to support the recovery and sustain the positive...
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