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Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (2nd left), presents Toyota Jamaica Limited’s Sales and Marketing Manager, Howard Foster (2nd right), with a copy of the agreement formalizing the auto dealership’s provision of 10 new ambulances, valued approximately $81.13 million, to the Ministry of Health. The units are slated for delivery within the next six months. The signing took place on Wednesday (June 17) during the Sixth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James. Others (from left) are: Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Marion Bullock Ducasse, and Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kevin Harvey.

Ministry Of Health to Get 10 New Ambulances

By: Marlon Tingling, June 18, 2015

The Health Ministry’s fleet of ambulances is to be significantly boosted with the acquisition of 10 new vehicles from auto dealer, Toyota Jamaica Limited, valued at approximately $81.13 million. The...

High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba. (FILE)

UK High Commissioner Celebrates Birthday with Scholarship Awards

By: E. Hartman Reckord, June 18, 2015

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, addresses the opening ceremony for the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on June 14, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort, where he gave a report on the work of the Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board.

Record Attendance at 2015 Diaspora Conference

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Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addressing the 6th Biennial Diaspora Conference 2015 Plenary Education Session, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on June 16, in Rose Hall, St. James. Rev. Thwaites spoke on the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora, partnering for education transformation’. The session formed part of the scheduled activities at the Diaspora Conference, being held from June 13 to 18, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

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Education Gets US$40 Million Annually From Diaspora

The education sector benefits from more than US$40 million in contributions from the Jamaican Diaspora, each year. Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, said the donations have facilitated the construction...

By: E. Hartman Reckord, June 17, 2015

10 years ago Finance & Public ServiceJamaican Diaspora

VMBS Head Reaffirms Commitment to Country’s Development

President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS), Richard Powell, is reaffirming his company’s commitment to support Jamaica’s development, particularly the social sector. Mr. Powell, who...

By: Marlon Tingling, June 17, 2015

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre), and State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (right), in discussion with Diaspora Health Care Lead Delegate from the United Kingdom, Celia Grandison Markey, during Tuesday’s (June 16) Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS)-sponsored power breakfast, held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James. The breakfast formed part of activities scheduled for this year’s sixth staging of the Biennial Diaspora Conference from June 13 to 18, at the Montego By Convention Centre, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

10 years ago CabinetHealth & WellnessJamaican DiasporaVision 2030

Cabinet Approves Primary Health Care Policy

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says Cabinet has approved a policy that should further boost Jamaica’s primary health care system. Speaking at a Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS)-sponsored power...

By: Marlon Tingling, June 16, 2015

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), emphasizes a point to President and Chief Executive Officer, Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS), Richard Powell, during Tuesday’s (June 16) power breakfast at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort, Montego Bay, St. James, which was sponsored by the financial institution. The breakfast formed part of activities scheduled for the 2015 Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, being held from June 15 to 18, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

10 years ago EducationJamaican Diaspora

Remedial Summer School Programme for GSAT Students

The Ministry of Education is targeting students who sat the 2015 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT), for a remedial summer school programme, being proposed for implementation this year. The programme...

By: Marlon Tingling, June 16, 2015

State Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Luther Buchanan (left), converses with delegates attending the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, following his presentation at Monday’s (June 15) Agro-parks and Agri-business plenary session, under the theme: ‘Sow, Reap, Profit’. The conference is being held from June 15 to 18, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

10 years ago AgricultureJamaican Diaspora

Diaspora Members Encouraged To Invest In Agriculture

State Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Luther Buchanan, is encouraging Jamaicans in the Diaspora to invest in the local agricultural sector, particularly agro-parks, focusing specifically on the value-added component....

By: Marlon Tingling, June 16, 2015

Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), is engaged in discussion with Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Chairman, Milton Samuda, prior to the start of Monday’s (June 15) Business Leaders Power Breakfast at Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James. The breakfast formed part of scheduled activities for the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, being held from June 13 to 18, at the Montego Bay Convention, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and The Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

10 years ago CommerceForeign AffairsJamaican DiasporaTechnology

Global Logistics Big Business – Minister Hylton

Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says global logistics is big business and Jamaica intends to play a significant role in the area. He was speaking at a...

By: E. Hartman Reckord, June 16, 2015

Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (centre), and President, University College of the Caribbean (UCC), Dr. Winston Adams (left), listen to a presentation by GraceKennedy Limited Chief Executive Officer, Don Wehby, during Monday’s (June 15) Business Leaders Power Breakfast at Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James. The breakfast formed part of scheduled activities for the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, being held from June 13 to 18, at the Montego Bay Convention, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and The Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

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US$300M Annual Earnings from Proposed International Financial Centre

Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the creation of an International Financial Services (IFS) Centre in Jamaica could potentially generate some US$300 million in earnings annually, and...

By: Sharon Earle, June 16, 2015

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Sen. the Hon. A.J. Nicholson (2nd right), is greeted by State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (left), when he arrived for the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference worship service, held at Faith Temple Assembly of God Church in Montego Bay on Sunday, June 14. At right is Chief of State Protocol, Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Elinor Felix.

10 years ago Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Members of Diaspora Urged to Give More Assistance to Less Fortunate

Jamaicans in the Diaspora are being challenged to give more assistance to the less fortunate at home. Pastor of the Faith Temple Assembly of God Church in Montego Bay, Bishop...

By: Sharon Earle, June 16, 2015

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