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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson, addresses the opening of the 6th Jamaica Diaspora Conference on Sunday (June 14) at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay.

Gov’t to Discuss Diaspora Vote

By: Marlon Tingling, June 16, 2015

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson, says the matter of allowing overseas nationals to participate in the country’s electoral process will be discussed...

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.

Foreign Affairs State Minister Outlines Achievements since 2013 Diaspora Conference

By: Marlon Tingling, June 16, 2015

Social Security Reciprocal Agreements at Disapora Conference

By: MLSS Public Relations Unit, June 15, 2015

Foreign Affairs 10 years ago Prime Minister Calls On Diaspora Members to Be Ambassadors
By: Marlon Tingling, June 15, 2015
Foreign Affairs 10 years ago UK Diaspora to Discuss Regulation of Professionals
By: E. Hartman Reckord, June 15, 2015
Foreign Affairs 10 years ago Government Agencies to Offer Fast Track Services At Diaspora Conference
By: E. Hartman Reckord, June 15, 2015

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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arlando Brown addresses a church service at the Lilliput Seventh Day Adventist Church in Montego Bay, St. James today (June 13), to mark the start of the biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference.

10 years ago Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Issue of Diaspora Vote Not Dead – Arnaldo Brown

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, says the matter of overseas Jamaicans being allowed to vote in elections is “not dead”. He...

By: Marlon Tingling, June 15, 2015

Chairperson of the Entertainment Look and Feel (ELF) Sub-Committee of the Diaspora Conference, Chantal Hylton –Tonnes provides details about ‘Marketplace Live’ a new feature of the 6th Jamaica Biennial Diaspora Conference, at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held on June 12.

10 years ago Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Jamaica’s Rich Culture on Show at Diaspora Conference

A rich showcase of Jamaican culture will be on display at the sixth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, which gets underway today (June 13), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. The...

By: E. Hartman Reckord, June 15, 2015

Communications Officer at the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Leighton Beckles.

10 years ago Foreign Affairs

TAJ To Provide Services At Jamaica Diaspora Conference

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will be providing a number of fast-track services to overseas nationals at the upcoming 6th Biennial Diaspora Conference. The event, scheduled for June 13 to 18...

By: Oroyo Eubanks, June 12, 2015

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

10 years ago Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Deportees to Meet With Immigration Lawyers at Diaspora Day of Service

Immigration lawyers from Jamaican Diaspora groups will be meeting with deportees to determine whether they have any legal recourse to return to their respective places of origin. The meeting is...

By: Elaine Hartman Reckord, June 9, 2015

10 years ago Foreign Affairs

Brazil Waives Visa Requirement for Jamaicans

Come June 25, Jamaicans travelling to Brazil for leisure and business will have an easier time getting there, as the Government of the South American country has abolished visa requirements...

By: Garfield L. Angus, June 8, 2015

Director, Diaspora and Consular Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sharon Saunders (right), addresses a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held today (June 3) at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Looking on is Executive Director of the Jamaica Diaspora Institute, Professor Neville Ying.

10 years ago Foreign Affairs

Preparations for Diaspora Conference Advanced

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is reporting that preparations are far advanced for the June 13 to 18 Jamaica Diaspora Conference. Director for Diaspora and Consular Affairs...

By: Elaine Hartman Reckord, June 4, 2015

Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Hon. A.J Nicholson, addresses a recent sitting of the Upper House.

10 years ago Foreign AffairsParliamentSenate

Senate Members Express Delight at Removal of Cuba from Terrorism List

Members of the Senate have expressed delight that the United States of America has officially lifted its designation of the Republic of Cuba as a state sponsor of terror, as...

By: Chris Patterson, May 31, 2015

United States Navy hospital ship, ‘Comfort’, entering the Kingston Container Terminal on May 4. The ship’s personnel will conduct medical procedures and carry out construction work.

10 years ago Foreign Affairs

United States Naval Ship Comfort, a Mercy-class hospital ship, Provides Medical Services during its May 2015 visit to Jamaica

U.S. Embassy, Kingston bids farewell to the United States Naval Ship, ‘Comfort’ which visited the island from May 5 to May 14, 2015. This Mercy-class hospital ship’s nine-day medical stop in...

By: US Embassy Kingston, May 22, 2015