The Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding on behalf of the Ministry and by extension the Government of Jamaica, expresses sadness at the passing of Dennis Edmunds, and extends condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Mr. Edmunds was a former senior attorney within the Attorney General’s Chambers and later a partner with DunnCox from 1987 to his...

STATEMENT BY SENATOR THE HON. SANDREA FALCONER, MINISTER WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION IN THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER, ON THE PASSING OF RALSTON SMITH KINGSTON,  Jan. 20 (JIS): It is with deep regret that I note the passing of pioneering public relations practitioner and communications specialist, Ralston Smith, who co-founded Jamaica’s first pubic relations firm, Public Relations Associates, 58...

My fellow Jamaicans at home and around the world, I greet you on this the first day of a brand new year, 2015!   Like the golden rays of warm, Jamaican sunshine bursting over our majestic Blue Mountains, a New Year has dawned. The New Year brings with it new hope and possibilities for our individual lives, our families and...

My Fellow Jamaicans,   There is something about Christmas which retraces our childhood days and floods our hearts with memories of family and friends. It makes us wish for joy and happiness and that indeed, there will be peace on earth and goodwill among mankind.   That is what we call, “the spirit of Christmas;” that spirit of Love which...

“Joy to the world, the Lord is come Let earth receive her King”   My Fellow Jamaicans at home and abroad, I greet you with the love, joy, hope and faith that were all wrapped up in that manger, where Jesus, our Lord and King was born.   It is such a blessing for us to be enjoying once more,...

It’s the season to be jolly! I totally understand if we may not all feel this way. Against the backdrop of our difficult economic situation many Jamaicans are finding it hard to see the festivity in the season. It has been a rough year for all of us, but let this not blind you to the virtue and meaning of...

The Government of Jamaica enthusiastically welcomes the joint announcement in Washington and Havana on Wednesday, December 17 of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States of America and Cuba. I congratulate United States President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro on the historic development and for their bold and visionary leadership on this matter. This represents courageous...

Mr. Luis Alberto Moreno, President of the Inter-American Development Bank made the following statement on December 19, 2014 in Kingston: It has been a true pleasure to visit Jamaica again. I wish to express my gratitude to the government and people of Jamaica for their hospitality during this enlightening stay. I had the pleasure of meeting Prime Minister The Most...