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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Caribbean Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, Jenny Karlsen, addresses the launch of the National Population and Sustainable Development Policy (NPSDP), held on World Population Day, Friday (July 11), at AC Hotel by Marriott, in Kingston.

Jamaica Commended for Launch of National Population and Sustainable Development Policy

By: Judana Murphy, July 14, 2025

Jamaica has been commended by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for launching its National Population and Sustainable Development Policy (NPSDP). Caribbean Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, UNFPA, Jenny Karlsen, said...

The flags of the different countries of the Caribbean that come together as one under the CARCOM umbrella.

CARICOM a Melting Pot of Cultures

By: Jayda Francis, July 14, 2025

Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Bertrand Smith, and Deputy Maritime Director of the Swedish Transport Agency, Pernilla Wallin (second left), share a photo opportunity following the signing of a Reciprocal Recognition Agreement between Jamaica and Sweden at the International Maritime Organisation headquarters in London on Monday (July 7). The Agreement allows Jamaican seafarers to work on Swedish ships and vice versa, under the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). Also pictured are (from left) International Liaison Officer at the Swedish Transport Agency, Andrea Ahlberg, and MAJ Deputy Director General, Claudia Grant.

Jamaica and Sweden Ink Reciprocal Recognition Maritime Agreement

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, July 10, 2025

National Security and Peace 11 months ago PCOA Shines at CACOLE Conference
By: LISA ROWE, July 10, 2025
CARICOM 11 months ago Gov’t Welcomes Decision to Remove Jamaica and Barbados from EU Financial Risk List
By: Donique Weston, July 10, 2025
Health & Wellness 11 months ago Partnership Between Jamaica and Nigeria Reinforces Principle of South-south Cooperation
By: PETA-GAY HODGES, July 9, 2025

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Chair of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in conversation with former CARICOM Chair and Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Mottley, during the opening ceremony for the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM. The opening ceremony was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Sunday (July 6).

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PM Urges Removal of Jamaica and Barbados from EU High-Risk List

Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged the European Parliament to remove Jamaica and Barbados from its list...

By: Donique Weston, July 9, 2025

Jamaica's Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the closing press conference of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (July 8).

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CARICOM Supports Jamaica’s Petition to King Charles on Slavery Reparations

There is strong regional backing for Jamaica’s move to submit a formal petition to King Charles III seeking a landmark ruling from the Privy Council on the legality of slavery...

By: Serena Grant, July 9, 2025

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman, and Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), answers questions during the Closing Press Conference for the 49th Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday (July 8). At left is CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett.

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CARICOM Chair Advocates Safeguarding US Trade Preferences as Deal Deadline Nears

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman and Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has underscored the importance of preserving long-standing preferential trade arrangements with the United States (US) under the...

By: Vanessa James, July 9, 2025

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chair, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Africa-Caribbean Symposium and African Village commissioning at the Half Moon Hotel in St. James on Tuesday (July 8), as part of the 49th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM being held in Jamaica from July 6 to 8.

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PM Holness Urges Deeper Trade Ties Between CARICOM and Africa

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has called for deeper trade and economic collaboration between Jamaica – and by extension the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) – and the African...

By: Okoye Henry, July 9, 2025

Member of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council, Laurent Saint-Cyr, addresses a press conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday (July 8), following the conclusion of the three-day 49th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM.

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Haiti Welcomes CARICOM’s Focus on Addressing Country’s Security Crisis

Member of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council, Laurent Saint-Cyr, has commended the region’s leaders for prioritising the country’s security crisis during the 49th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government...

By: Okoye Henry, July 9, 2025

Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by President of the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO), Gervase Warner (right), at a business forum breakfast held at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James on Tuesday (July 8). Also on hand to greet Dr. Holness are (from left) Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, Adam Stewart, and President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga. The forum formed part of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, being held in Montego Bay from July 6 to 8.

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Prime Minister Emphasises Need for Strengthened Regional Security

Prime Minister and Chair of CARICOM, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has underscored the urgent need for strengthened regional security, emphasising that economic integration through the CARICOM Single Market...

By: SERENA GRANT, July 8, 2025

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Afreximbank’s Acting Chief Operating Officer of the Caribbean Office, Okechukwu Ihejirika (right), at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Afreximbank at Half Moon in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday, July 8. Observing are (from left) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, Professor Benedict Oramah.

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Jamaica Accedes to Partnership Agreement Between CARICOM and Afreximbank

Jamaica has officially acceded to the partnership agreement between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), with the signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on July 8....

By: OKOYE HENRY, July 8, 2025

Several Government Ministers participated in the 18th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Road Races in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (July 5). Pictured sharing a moment after the event are (from left) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and State Minister in the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

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