The Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding on behalf of the Ministry and by extension the Government of Jamaica, expresses sadness at the passing of Dennis Edmunds, and extends condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Mr. Edmunds was a former senior attorney within the Attorney General’s Chambers and later a partner with DunnCox from 1987 to his...

STATEMENT BY SENATOR THE HON. SANDREA FALCONER, MINISTER WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION IN THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER, ON THE PASSING OF RALSTON SMITH KINGSTON,  Jan. 20 (JIS): It is with deep regret that I note the passing of pioneering public relations practitioner and communications specialist, Ralston Smith, who co-founded Jamaica’s first pubic relations firm, Public Relations Associates, 58...

“Joy to the world, the Lord is come Let earth receive her King”   My Fellow Jamaicans at home and abroad, I greet you with the love, joy, hope and faith that were all wrapped up in that manger, where Jesus, our Lord and King was born.   It is such a blessing for us to be enjoying once more,...

It’s the season to be jolly! I totally understand if we may not all feel this way. Against the backdrop of our difficult economic situation many Jamaicans are finding it hard to see the festivity in the season. It has been a rough year for all of us, but let this not blind you to the virtue and meaning of...

The Government of Jamaica enthusiastically welcomes the joint announcement in Washington and Havana on Wednesday, December 17 of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States of America and Cuba. I congratulate United States President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro on the historic development and for their bold and visionary leadership on this matter. This represents courageous...

Mr. Luis Alberto Moreno, President of the Inter-American Development Bank made the following statement on December 19, 2014 in Kingston: It has been a true pleasure to visit Jamaica again. I wish to express my gratitude to the government and people of Jamaica for their hospitality during this enlightening stay. I had the pleasure of meeting Prime Minister The Most...

When I heard that this important Teaching Strategy Symposium was being held in collaboration with my Alma Mater, the Union Institute and University, it immediately got priority on my schedule. Of course, with my former Professor, Professor Tredinnick and other staff of the Union Institute and University in attendance, I knew I had to be here to brief you all,...