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Minister of Gender, Culture, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), applauds as President of the Crown Council of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie (second left), receives the symbolic Key to the city of Montego Bay from Mayor Leeroy Williams (second right), during a ceremony at the St. James Municipal Corporation, on Saturday (October 15). Sharing the moment is Secretary of the Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society, Pamela Rowe Williams.
Minister of Gender, Culture, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), applauds as President of the Crown Council of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie (second left), receives the symbolic Key to the city of Montego Bay from Mayor Leeroy Williams (second right), during a ceremony at the St. James Municipal Corporation, on Saturday (October 15). Sharing the moment is Secretary of the Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society, Pamela Rowe Williams.

Montego Bay Welcomes Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie

President of the Crown Council of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, received the symbolic Key to the tourism capital, Montego Bay, on Saturday (October 15). The Prince, who is the grandson of...
President of the Crown Council of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie (left), is introduced to Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert (second right) by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), on his visit to the Houses of Parliament today (October 14). The welcome party also included President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson (centre); and Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Valrie Curtis. The Prince is Jamaica’s special guest for National Heritage Week. He is accompanied on his trip to Jamaica by his wife, Princess Woizero Saba Kebede.
President of the Crown Council of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie (left), is introduced to Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert (second right) by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), on his visit to the Houses of Parliament today (October 14). The welcome party also included President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson (centre); and Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Valrie Curtis. The Prince is Jamaica’s special guest for National Heritage Week. He is accompanied on his trip to Jamaica by his wife, Princess Woizero Saba Kebede.

Visiting Ethiopian Prince Hails Jamaica as A Vibrant Democracy
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), and President of the Crown Council of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie (right), are briefed on exhibits at the National Gallery of Jamaica in downtown Kingston by Chief Curator, O’Neil Lawrence, during a tour of the facility on Friday (October 14). Representatives of the Crown Council are in Jamaica for an official visit as guests of the Government.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), and President of the Crown Council of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie (right), are briefed on exhibits at the National Gallery of Jamaica in downtown Kingston by Chief Curator, O’Neil Lawrence, during a tour of the facility on Friday (October 14). Representatives of the Crown Council are in Jamaica for an official visit as guests of the Government.

Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie Tours National Gallery of Jamaica
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), greets President of the Crown Council of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, during his courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Friday (October 14). Prince Ermias, who is the grandson of late Ethiopian Emperor, His Imperial Majesty, Haile Selassie I; his wife, Princess Saba Kebede, and members and advisors of the Crown Council, who arrived in Jamaica on October 13, are visiting as guests of the Government. Among the other engagements they are slated to participate in are activities marking Heritage Week, and in observance of National Heroes Day, on Monday, October 17.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), greets President of the Crown Council of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, during his courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Friday (October 14). Prince Ermias, who is the grandson of late Ethiopian Emperor, His Imperial Majesty, Haile Selassie I; his wife, Princess Saba Kebede, and members and advisors of the Crown Council, who arrived in Jamaica on October 13, are visiting as guests of the Government. Among the other engagements they are slated to participate in are activities marking Heritage Week, and in observance of National Heroes Day, on Monday, October 17.

Deputy PM Chang Meets With His Imperial Highness Ermias Sahle Selassie
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for Investors Outreach, His Excellency Badr Al Badr (second right), during Friday’s (July 8) business luncheon at the Port Royal Cruise Ship Pier in Kingston, for a visiting business and government delegation from the Middle Eastern country. Others listening include Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right); Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third right); and Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) Board Chairman, Alok Jain (third left).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for Investors Outreach, His Excellency Badr Al Badr (second right), during Friday’s (July 8) business luncheon at the Port Royal Cruise Ship Pier in Kingston, for a visiting business and government delegation from the Middle Eastern country. Others listening include Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right); Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third right); and Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) Board Chairman, Alok Jain (third left).

Gov’t Assured of Saudi Arabian Private and Public Sector Investor Interest in Jamaica

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), converses with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for Investors Outreach, His Excellency Badr Al Badr, during Friday’s (July 8) business luncheon at the Port Royal Cruise Ship Pier in Kingston, for a visiting business and government delegation from the Middle Eastern country.
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Jamaica Hosts Saudi Arabia Investors

Friday’s (July 8) visit by a strong business and government delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is being regarded as a positive indication that the Middle Eastern country is keen on investing in Jamaica. The group of approximately 65 members was led on the one-day trip by Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for Investors Outreach, His Excellency Badr Al Badr....
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), bids President of the Republic of India, His Excellency, the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind (second right), farewell at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, on Wednesday (May 18), prior to departing. This follows a four-day State visit to Jamaica with First Lady, Savita Kovind (second left).
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President Of India Departs After Four-Day State Visit

President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind, and First Lady, Savita Kovind, departed Jamaica on Wednesday (May 18), following an extensive four-day State visit. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency...
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overnor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses the State dinner hosted at King’s House on Tuesday (May 17), for President of the Republic of India, His Excellency, Ram Nath Kovind.
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Partnership Between India And Jamaica Must Be Nurtured – G-G

Cooperation between Jamaica and the Republic of India remains dynamic, vibrant and strong, and this partnership must be nurtured, says Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. “We are extremely pleased with India's unswerving commitment to Jamaica's development. They have given selflessly to every facet of our development and have been unrelenting in their efforts to ensure our...
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President of the Republic of India, His Excellency, the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind, addresses a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday (May 17). In the background are Speaker of the House of Representatives, Marisa Dalrymple Philibert (left); and President of the Senate, Senator Tom Tavares-Finson.
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Jamaica Interested In Hosting Indian Institute Of Technology

President of the Republic of India, His Excellency, the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind, says Jamaica has expressed interest in hosting an Indian Institute of Technology. He noted that under its 2020 national education policy, India is planning to start new institutes of technology abroad. “The national education policy has also opened up specialised technical courses in premier Indian colleges and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday (May 17), which was held as part of activities for the four-day State visit of the President of the Republic of India, His Excellency, the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind. Seated at left is President Kovind.
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PM Hails India As Valuable Partner

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the Republic of India as a valuable partner in the economic, cultural, and social development of the island. He noted that India provided vital support towards Jamaica’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response and was the first country to answer Jamaica’s urgent call for vaccines. “I was among the first recipients of dosages graciously...
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