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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith, addresses members of the Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Forum conference on de-risking and correspondent banking at the Walter E Washington Convention Centre in Washington, D.C., on September 16. Seated at right is moderator, Ms. Teri Coaxum.

Jamaica in Compliance with Intl. Banking Standards – Foreign Minister

By: Derrick Scott, September 18, 2016

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith, says the country has strengthened its financial oversight and regulatory frameworks to remain in compliance with international banking...

(Front, right-left) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange, receives a cheque of JMD $9,995

Grange: UNESCO to spend JMD$10 Million on Development Projects

By: Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport, September 15, 2016

Under-Secretary for Foreign Trade in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Marcia Thomas (left), in discussion with Trade Officer, Delegation of the European Union in Jamaica, The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and the Cayman Islands, Koenraad Burie, during a one-day workshop for the private sector on the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, yesterday (September 12).

Foreign Affairs Ministry to Increase Public Education on CSME

By: Chris Patterson, September 13, 2016

Foreign Affairs 9 years ago EU Delegation in Jamaica Appoints New Head
By: Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, September 14, 2016
Foreign Affairs 9 years ago FBI and ATF to Set Up Offices at US Embassy
By: Latonya Linton, September 9, 2016
Foreign Affairs 9 years ago Jamaica Can have Developed Economy by 2030 – US Ambassador
By: Latonya Linton, September 9, 2016

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Vice President of Cruise Shipping and Marina Operations at the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ),William Tatham (left), outlines plans for increased home porting activities at the Montego Bay cruise-shipping port to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right) and Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (third left), during a recent tour of the port. At second left is Chairman of the Montego Bay Free Zone, Mark Hart.

9 years ago Foreign Affairs

More Ships to Home Port in Montego Bay

Two additional cruise ships are expected to begin home-porting in Montego Bay, St. James, in the next winter season, bringing to seven the number of vessels that will be involved...

By: Marlon Tingling, September 8, 2016

9 years ago Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

PM Hails Red Stripe

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, was on hand yesterday (September 7) to see Red Stripe sending off its first shipment to the United States from Jamaica in four years....

By: Denise Dennis, September 8, 2016

Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Martha Cecilia Jaber

9 years ago Foreign Affairs

Mexican Embassy to Stage Cultural Activities

The Embassy of Mexico has organised a number of cultural activities to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic ties with Jamaica. These include a special dance class at the Edna Manley...

By: Elaine Reckord, September 3, 2016

9 years ago Jamaican Diaspora

Diaspora Group Commended for Support to Education in Jamaica

The Most Hon. Juliet Holness has lauded the Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA) for its support of education in the island through its annual scholarship awards. Mrs. Holness, who was delivering...

By: Derrick Scott, August 17, 2016

Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, in discussion with Atlanta’s Mayor, Kasim Reed, when she visited City Hall on August 12. Mrs. Holness was on a five-day official visit to the city. (File photo)

9 years ago Foreign Affairs

Mayor of Atlanta Wants to Work Closer with Jamaica

Atlanta’s Mayor, Kasim Reed, wants to broaden the relationship that exists between the City of Montego Bay and Atlanta, to include a closer working relationship with the Government. In a...

By: Derrick Scott, August 17, 2016

Mrs. Juliet Holness ( left) shares a light moment with first lady of Georgia, Sandra Deal (centre), and Jamaica’s Honorary Consul to Atlanta, Jewel Scott, during a courtesy call on Mrs. Deal at the Governor’s Mansion in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday (August 10). She is in Atlanta on a five-day visit.

9 years ago CultureJamaican Diaspora

Mrs. Holness in Atlanta for Jamaica Independence Celebrations

The Most Hon. Juliet Holness, wife of Prime Minister, the Hon. Andrew Holness arrived in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday (August 10), for a five-day official visit. She was met at...

By: Derrick Scott, August 12, 2016

European Commission

9 years ago EnvironmentForeign Affairs

European Union Brings Relief to the Victims of Hurricane Earl in Belize

In response to Hurricane Earl, which struck Belize on 4 August 2016 causing significant damage across the country, the European Commission provides 50 000 EUR in humanitarian funding to assist...

By: European Union , August 9, 2016

Charge d’affaires at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, Mrs. Marsha Coore Lobban, delivers Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness’ message at the Jamaica Association of Maryland gala, in celebration of Jamaica’s 54th year of Independence, in Baltimore on Saturday, August 6.

9 years ago CultureForeign AffairsOffice of the Prime Minister

PM Calls on Diaspora to Renew Commitment

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has implored members of the diaspora to renew their commitment to help advance the country’s development. “I often express the view that Jamaicans...

By: Derrick Scott, August 9, 2016