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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks (left), shares a photo with World Bank Director for Caribbean Countries, Lilia Burunciuc, during the official opening of the World Bank's new offices in Kingston, Jamaica, located at 1 Belmont Road, on Thursday (Jan. 29).

World Bank Opens New Caribbean Offices In Jamaica

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The World Bank Group, on Thursday (Jan. 29), officially opened its new, energy-efficient offices in Jamaica, which will serve as the hub for its Caribbean operations. Located at 1 Belmont...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right), accepts a dignity kit from United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Caribbean Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, Jenny Karlsen, during a recent handover of Hurricane Melissa relief supplies at the Ministry’s headquarters in New Kingston. The Bureau of Gender Affairs received 1,000 kits containing hygiene essentials for women and girls. Also sharing the moment are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe and BGA Principal Director, Sharon Coburn Robinson.

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By: Britney Stevens, January 30, 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi, raise a toast to India during the celebration of the country’s 77th Republic Day. The event was hosted at India House in Kingston on Monday (January 26).

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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (centre), dances with the Charles Town Maroon group during a welcome reception and tour at the Seville Great House in St. Ann, on Sunday (January 25). Observing in the background is Jamaica's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets the Republic of Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, during a courtesy call at Jamaica House on Monday (January 26).

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