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President of the Republic of India, His Excellency, Hon. Ram Nath Kovind (centre), and First Lady, Savita Kovind (third left), officially open the newly renovated gazebo in the India-Jamaica Friendship Garden on Monday (May 16). The property is located at the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens in St. Andrew. The gazebo was renovated by the Ashish Community Health Organisation, which is headed by brothers Dr. Nagendra Babu Chandolu (left), and Dr. Nagamalleswara Rao Chandolu (second left). Sharing the moment are wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (second right), and Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third right). The event formed part of the four-day State Visit by the President and First Lady, from May 15 to 18.
President of the Republic of India, His Excellency, Hon. Ram Nath Kovind (centre), and First Lady, Savita Kovind (third left), officially open the newly renovated gazebo in the India-Jamaica Friendship Garden on Monday (May 16). The property is located at the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens in St. Andrew. The gazebo was renovated by the Ashish Community Health Organisation, which is headed by brothers Dr. Nagendra Babu Chandolu (left), and Dr. Nagamalleswara Rao Chandolu (second left). Sharing the moment are wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (second right), and Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third right). The event formed part of the four-day State Visit by the President and First Lady, from May 15 to 18.

President Kovind Opens India-Jamaica Friendship Garden

The India-Jamaica Friendship Garden, which serves as a symbol of the long-standing relations between the two countries, was officially inaugurated on Monday (May 16) at the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens in St. Andrew. The event was part of the four-day...
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (standing right), observes as President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind (seated), signs the guest book during his visit to King
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (standing right), observes as President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind (seated), signs the guest book during his visit to King's House in St. Andrew on Monday (May 16). President Kovind, who is on a four-day State visit to Jamaica, was accompanied by his wife, First Lady Savita Kovind and other members of their delegation. President Kovind's visit coincides with Jamaica's 60th Independence anniversary celebrations and also marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between Jamaica and India.

PHOTOS: Governor-General Meets With President Kovind
Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (right), introduces President of the Republic of India, His Excellency Hon Ram Nath Kovind (second right), to Cabinet Ministers, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (May 16). From left are Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (right), introduces President of the Republic of India, His Excellency Hon Ram Nath Kovind (second right), to Cabinet Ministers, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (May 16). From left are Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, (second left), exchanges a warm handshake with President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Monday (May 16). Sharing the moment is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, (second left), exchanges a warm handshake with President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Monday (May 16). Sharing the moment is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith.

PHOTOS: PM Meets With President Kovind
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), looks on as President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind, signs the guest book during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Monday (May 16). President Kovind arrived in the island on Sunday (May 15) for a four-day State visit. He is expected to depart the island on Wednesday (May 18).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), looks on as President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind, signs the guest book during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Monday (May 16). President Kovind arrived in the island on Sunday (May 15) for a four-day State visit. He is expected to depart the island on Wednesday (May 18).

PHOTOS: President Kovind Calls On Prime Minister

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President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind, lays a floral tribute at the shrine of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey, at National Heroes Park, Kingston, on Monday ((May 16). Assisting him is First Lady of India, Savita Kovind (centre). Looking on is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. President Kovind arrived in the island on Sunday (May 15) for a four-day State Visit.
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PHOTOS: Indian President Kovind Lays Floral Tribute At Garvey’s Shrine

President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind, lays a floral tribute at the shrine of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey, at National Heroes Park, Kingston, on Monday ((May 16). Assisting him is First Lady of India, Savita Kovind (centre). Looking on is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange....
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President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind (second left, foreground), is greeted by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (fourth right) when he arrived at the Norman Manley International airport in Kingston on Sunday (May 15) for a four-day State Visit to Jamaica. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left foreground), led the introductions. Pictured at left (foreground) is First Lady, Savita Kovind and at third right is Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
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President of The Republic of India Arrives in Jamaica

A resounding 21-Gun Salute punctuated the air as Jamaica officially welcomed the President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind to the island on Sunday (May 15) for a four-day State Visit. President Kovind, who is the first President of India to visit Jamaica, was greeted at the Norman Manley International airport in Kingston by...
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Joint Communiqué Issued on the Occasion of the State Visit to Jamaica by His Excellency Paul Kagame President of the Republic Of Rwanda 13th-15th April 2022

1. At the invitation of the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica, His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, paid a State Visit to Jamaica from 13th to 15th April 2022.  The Visit, initially planned for 2020, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was rescheduled for 2022 as a part of the...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right); Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre) stand with President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame for an official photo, during the ‘Think Jamaica 2022 - Government to Government and Civil Society Dialogue
Rwandan President Visit

Jamaica And Rwanda Begin Process To Strengthen Ties

The governments of Jamaica and Rwanda have already begun the process of strengthening their relationship, including greater social and economic ties that are beneficial to the people of both countries. Responding to a question posed during the ‘Think Jamaica 2022 - Government to Government and Civil Society Dialogue’, President of the Republic of Rwanda His Excellency Paul Kagame, said his...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) greets President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame. Occasion was the signing of two bilateral Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Jamaica and the Republic of Rwanda to formalise joint activities and laying the groundwork for deeper engagement between the countries. The agreements were signed during a meeting between Prime Minister Holness and President Kagame on Friday (April 15) at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
Rwandan President Visit

Jamaica And Rwanda Sign MoU

The Government of Jamaica has signed two bilateral Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Rwanda to formalise joint activities and lay the groundwork for deeper engagement between the countries. The agreements were signed during a meeting between Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness and Rwandan President, His Excellency Paul Kagame on Friday, (April 15) at the Office...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), officially bids farewell to President of the Republic of Rwanda His Excellency Paul Kagame (right) during a ceremony at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Friday (April 15). The President was in Jamaica for a three-day State Visit. Pictured (at left), is Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. Also waiting to say goodbye to the President is Opposition Spokesperson on Industry, Investment and Global Logistics, Anthony Hylton (third left). Photo: Rudranath Fraser
Rwandan President Visit

State Visit Ends With Official Farewell

Before leaving the island on Friday (April 15), President of the Republic of Rwanda His Excellency Paul Kagame, was treated to an official farewell, accentuated by the strains of Jamaica’s national anthem and the customary Royal Salute. The President departed the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston at 3:22 pm, marking the end of a three-day State Visit to Jamaica....
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