A delegation from the University of the West Indies (UWI) is to travel to Japan’s Sophia University in November, to sign the final part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to facilitate cross-cultural studies between both institutions. “This MOU focuses on a number of areas, including scientific research in the areas of climate change, marine biology, science and technology as...

The Government of Japan is providing $57 million in grant funding to Jamaica for improvements at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), including the procurement of audiovisual equipment and upgrading of exhibitions. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, and her Japanese counterpart, His Excellency Mr. Shinzo Abe, signed the funding agreement on Wednesday (September 30) at Jamaica House following...

Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency Mr. Shinzo Abe, is now on Jamaican soil, after arriving at the Norman Manley International Airport, today (September 30), for a two-day official visit. He was met by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller; Chief  of Defence Staff, Major General  Antony Anderson,  and Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams. Following the playing...

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK),  the Rt. Hon. David Cameron, says he is impressed by the work of successive Jamaican Governments to tackle crime, corruption and international criminal links. “I’m determined to support you every step of the way. Britain has been working hand-in-hand with Jamaica on counter-narcotics. And we will continue to do so. The fight against...

United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. David Cameron has announced a £60 million aid package for Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean. He made the disclosure as he addressed a joint sitting of Parliament this morning (September 30). The £60 million is in addition to the £300 million grant fund, announced by Mr. Cameron on Tuesday (September...

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says the recent historic visit of the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama served to underscore the strong and positive relationship that exists between Jamaica and the United States and was widely embraced by Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora. The Information Minister was speaking at...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, says the United States President, Barack Obama’s recent visit to the island sent an “excellent signal” to the global community on the respect being accorded Jamaica at the international level. He said the Government “is extremely satisfied with the visit,” specifically in relation to the bilateral discussions and...