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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, addresses the launch of an online course to heighten awareness to combat human trafficking, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on January 10.

Free Online Course on Human Trafficking Launched

By: Chris Patterson, January 11, 2025

A free online course has been launched to strengthen awareness and further educate Jamaicans about the critical issue of human trafficking. The course was launched by the Office of the...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right) shares a cup of Blue Mountain coffee with Acting Director General of the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Wayne Hunter, on Thursday, (January 9) at her office to observe Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day. Jamaica observes Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day to honour the first shipment of coffee beans to Japan in 1953. Japan is the largest buyer of coffee beans, accounting for 70 percent of exports.

From Bean to Bond: Celebrating Blue Mountain Coffee Day

By: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT), January 9, 2025

Ambassadors Brian Wallace of Jamaica (left) and Tiémoko Moriko of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, are pictured holding copies of the Joint Communiqué which formally established diplomatic relations between the two countries. The document was signed in New York on December 16.

Jamaica Establishes Diplomatic Relations with the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire

By: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, December 23, 2024

Foreign Affairs 1 year ago Strengthened Economic Partnership Between Jamaica and India
By: E. Hartman Reckord, December 18, 2024
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By: E. Hartman Reckord, December 18, 2024
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By: E. Hartman Reckord, December 16, 2024

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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), delivers opening remarks at the Seventh Meeting of Ministers and High-Level Authorities of Science and Technology at the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington D.C., on December 12, 2024. Listening (from left) are: Executive Secretary of the Council for Integral Development of the OAS, Kim Osborne; OAS Assistant Secretary General, Ambassador Nestor Mendez; and Chair of the Inter-American Council for integral Development and Permanent Representative of St. Lucia, Ambassador Elizabeth Darius- Clarke. Minister Vaz served as Chair of the Inter-American Committee on Science and Technology (COMCYT) for three years for the period 2021-2024. The Republic of Peru was elected as the new Chair and Costa Rica as Vice Chair.

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PHOTOS: Minister Vaz Chairs OAS Meeting of Ministers and High-Level Authorities of Science and Technology in Washington DC

This training sled, on loan from the Jamaica Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation, will be included in the design for Jamaica’s Pavilion during Expo 2025 in Japan, celebrating the nation’s iconic bobsleigh legacy and cultural pride.

1 year ago CultureForeign Affairs

Jamaica to Showcase Iconic Bobsleigh Legacy During Expo 2025 in Japan

Jamaica’s iconic bobsleigh legacy will be incorporated into the design for the country’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. Commissioner General of Section for Jamaica’s Pavilion, Maureen Smith, told...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, December 6, 2024

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, exchanges greetings with Marriott Hotel Group President, J.W. Marriott, Jr., just before the start of the 45th Festival of Lights ceremony at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints Temple in Kensington, Maryland, on Wednesday (December 4). Looking on is Chairman of the Board of Marriott International, David Marriott. The annual event is hosted by Mr J.W. Marriott. Over 500,000 lights are turned on, signalling the start of Advent season.

1 year ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Ambassador Marks Attends Festival of Lights Ceremony

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, exchanges greetings with Marriott Hotel Group President, J.W. Marriott, Jr., just before the start of the 45th Festival of...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), engages in discussion with British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Thursday (December 5).

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PHOTO: Minister Samuda Meets with British High Commissioner

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), engages in discussion with British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater,...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers remarks during the British Council Caribbean’s 90th anniversary celebration on Monday (December 2), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

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Senator Morris Dixon Hails British Council’s Support for Education in Jamaica

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has hailed the British Council for the “transformative impact” it continues to have on Jamaica’s education...

By: Judana Murphy, December 5, 2024

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, delivers remarks during Wednesday’s (December 4) handover ceremony for 203 technology assets donated by the Republic of Korea, at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in Kingston.

1 year ago Foreign AffairsNational Security

JCF Gets Technology Items from Republic of Korea

The capacity of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been bolstered with the donation of 203 technology assets from the Republic of Korea. Valued at US$407,100, the items, which include...

By: Judana Murphy, December 5, 2024

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), joins in a toast to celebrate the British Council Caribbean’s 90th anniversary on Monday (December 2) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. From left are Principal Director, Entertainment Policy Development and Monitoring Branch in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Gillian Wilkinson McDaniel; British Council Country Director, Damion Campbell; and United Kingdom (UK) High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater.

1 year ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: British Council Caribbean’s 90th Anniversary Celebration

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), joins in a toast to celebrate the British Council Caribbean’s 90th anniversary on Monday (December...

Minister-Counsellor for Trade at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, Alicia Taylor, presents Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee to Secretary of the State of Maryland, Susan C. Lee, who stopped at Jamaica’s booth at Maryland’s State of the Ports and Global Flavor Showcase held recently in Baltimore. Sharing the moment (from left) are: Travel Consultant, Chris Davis and Security Attaché at the Embassy, Ewon Simms.

1 year ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Jamaica at Showcase at Maryland State of the Port and Global Flavor

Minister-Counsellor for Trade at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, Alicia Taylor, presents Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee to Secretary of the State of Maryland, Susan C. Lee, who stopped...

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PHOTOS: Minister Vaz Chairs OAS Meeting of Ministers and High-Level Authorities of Science and Technology in Washington DC

Jamaica to Showcase Iconic Bobsleigh Legacy During Expo 2025 in Japan

PHOTOS: Ambassador Marks Attends Festival of Lights Ceremony

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Senator Morris Dixon Hails British Council’s Support for Education in Jamaica

JCF Gets Technology Items from Republic of Korea

PHOTOS: British Council Caribbean’s 90th Anniversary Celebration

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