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Foreign Minister Senator the Honourable @kaminajsmith on Wednesday (January 21) met with UK-based members of the Jamaican Diaspora, Mr. Nathaniel Peat, Global Jamaica Diaspora Council Representative for the United Kingdom (UK), and Mr. Jackson Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Fantasy Wings.

Their meeting spotlights the Government’s sustained engagement with its Diaspora as partners in national recovery and development. During the exchange, Minister Johnson Smith expressed appreciation for the relief supplies mobilised by the UK-based Diaspora in response to Hurricane Melissa while acknowledging the wider Diaspora’s continued commitment to supporting vulnerable communities at home.

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Anything I can do for my beloved Jamaica @AndrewHolnessJM @kaminajsmith will continue to do..

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On Friday (January 16), the Jamaican Diaspora in the United Kingdom (UK) delivered humanitarian supplies in support of the country’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa.

The shipment of over 135 boxes was received on behalf of the Government and people of Jamaica by State Minister the Honourable Alando Terrelonge and Mr. Marlon Brown, Regional Director @ODPEM. The shipment was facilitated by Mr. Jackson Smith, CEO of Fantasy Wings, with coordination support from a slew of partner organisations, as well as Mr. Nathaniel Peat (@natpeat ), Global Jamaica Diaspora Council Member for the UK and Chair of @jamin_uk , who helped raise more than $3 million in support of recovery efforts, alongside additional in-kind contributions.

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This engagement mirrors the close and ongoing relationship between Jamaica and its Diaspora, characterised by dialogue, cooperation, and shared responsibility in nation-building. The partnership is underpinned by an established Diaspora Policy coupled with engagement platforms, including #JADEM and #ConnectMeJA, alongside the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference set for later this year.

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[Dr Nathaniel L. Peat, DHumLitt, MSc, BEng (Hons) @nathanielpeat]

Have sincerely thank the UK 🇬🇧 partnerships with @IAG_Cargo @British_Airways @dhlexpressuk #fantasywings without them we would not have made this possible to drop almost 3 tonnes of 🇯🇲 JA Diapsora relief to Jamaica for broken communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa @UKinCaribbean @AndrewHolnessJM @Kier_Starmer_PM @Number10press @FCDOGovUK @mfaftja

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Happy Emancipation Day 🇯🇲 @GJDC_UK https://t.co/dDzygwDPxN

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Reliving the highlights of an inspiring final day at the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference! 🌟✨

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Dominoes with the PM: because even leaders enjoy a good game.

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), plays a game of domino while Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right); Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (third right), and others look on.

The Prime Minister was touring booths on Wednesday (June 18), after addressing the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference.

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Sen. Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has stressed the significance of youth participation in diaspora engagement activities, pointing to the creation of the Global Diaspora Youth Council in 2020 as evidence of the increasingly active nature of their involvement.

She was addressing the post-cabinet press briefing held this morning (June 19).

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President of the University of Technology, Dr. Kevin Brown, made a passionate plea for seasoned scholars and professionals in the diaspora to channel their expertise into furthering the development of the island's tertiary institutions at the post-cabinet press briefing held this morning (June 19).

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Sen. Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has voiced approval of the Biden administration's announcement of a programme to provide a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants who have lived in the US for at least 10 years and have since wed US citizens, describing it as another step towards recognising the importance of immigrants to the fabric of US society.

She was speaking during the post-cabinet press briefing held this morning (June 19).

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Governor-General, H.E. Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, gave glowing commendations to the recipients of the Diaspora Governor-General's Achievement Awards during his address at the ceremony earlier today (June 19), citing their contributions to nation-building as exemplary displays of perseverance, fortitude, and resilience, alongside other remarkable qualities.

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President of the University of Technology, Dr. Kevin Brown, asserted the need for emphasis to be placed on the extensive benefits to be reaped from harnessing the potential of the human resources aspect of the diaspora,during the post-cabinet press briefing held this morning (June 19).

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…And that’s a wrap for Day 2 of the 10th Biennial Jamaican Diaspora Conference! 🎬🇯🇲

PM Holness, along with other notable attendees, kickstarted the day with an impactful speech, followed by a tour of the Marketplace.

Sponsors and other stakeholders were warmly greeted by PM Holness and Opposition Leader Mark Golding.

Keep watching for more of the festivities! 🥳

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Explore the standout moments from Day 2 of The 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay!

Keep watching for updates as we approach the final day. 🇯🇲

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It’s day 2 of the 10th biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference! 🇯🇲

Prime Minister, Most Hon. Andrew Holness, arrived at the Montego Bay Conference Centre earlier today (June 18) alongside Opposition Leader Mark Golding. 

Other noteworthy attendees include Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Sen. Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. 

Look out for more highlights! 

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Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, is inviting diaspora support for targeted interventions at the community level as part of crimefighting measures.

“The best way to help the police is to help the communities that we police. If the community infrastructure [is there] then it makes our job that much easier,” he said.

Dr. Blake was participating in a Riverside Chat on Monday (June 17) as part of the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

“We, the police, are competing with gangs for the hearts and minds of our children and we need them to be in places where they are secure,” he argued.

Dr. Blake cited Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal), as one area where overseas Jamaicans can contribute.

The programme facilitates one-on-one engagement with community members to create targeted support.

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is one of the most attractive investment destinations in the Caribbean and is urging more diaspora members to do business in the country.

Senator Hill addressed a panel discussion on Monday (June 17) on the topic ‘Jamaica Open for Business: Transforming Investment and Enterprise in Jamaica through Diaspora Engagement’ at the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference.

He cited the stability of the local currency as a key reason to invest in the island.

“There is no foreign exchange control in Jamaica. Clean money comes in and clean money goes out,” he noted.

The fact that the Government has been able to undertake infrastructure development and deliver critical services, particularly during the pandemic, without raising taxes, speaks to the strength of the economy, he said.