The Jamaican Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade have instituted several initiatives to not only highlight the contributions of the Jamaican Diaspora but also to encourage engagement.
The Jamaica Diaspora Conference is a signature biennial global forum that connects Jamaicans and persons of Jamaican descent living across the globe with the aim to strengthen linkages and build alliances that will fuel Jamaica’s growth and development on the world stage.
Since its inception, participation in the Conference has steadily increased and as such this year’s target is 5,000 participants. The Conference highlights that the Jamaican Diaspora represents much more than their ability to produce remittances, with its significant untapped economic impact on entrepreneurship development and the transfer of new and emerging skills.
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging overseas Jamaicans in the healthcare profession, particularly those in specialist areas, to partner with local agencies and
Constitutional Reform will be among topics for discussion during Wednesday’s (June 19) final day of the 10th Biennial Diaspora Conference, which is being staged at
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has thanked members of the diaspora for their continued role in Jamaica’s growth and development. Addressing the 10th
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says Jamaica’s rich history is marked by numerous achievements and milestones that
Jamaican Diaspora investors have been showing interest in the recently launched Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) project, which aims to improve crop production in St
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be seeking to achieve ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification for its network of police stations islandwide. Commissioner of