President Obama lauds Jamaica

Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie (right), with the President of the United States, Barak Obama, in the Oval office of the White House, after the Ambassador presented his credentials to the President, on Monday, August 30 2012.

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Philadelphia honors Jamaica's 50th year of independence

Jamaica’s Honorary Counsel to Pennsylvania, Dr. Alston Meade proudly displays the citation presented to him jointly by Special Assistant to Philadelphia’s councilman David Ho, Kimberly Richards (center) and Philadelphia councilwoman Janice Blackwell, in recognition of Jamaica’s 50th year of independence. The presentation was held at “Team Jamaica Bickle” Philadelphia Chapter 3rd Annual Independence Gala, held on Saturday, August 25 at the Double-Tree Hotel in downtown Philadelphia.

Team Jamaica Bickle Philadelphia Chapter 3rd Annual independence Gala

Philadelphia Councilwoman, Janice Blackwell (center) poses for the camera along with (l-r) Business Development Manager of the Constellation Company, Wayne Bennett, Jamaica’s Honorary Consul to Pennsylvania, Dr. Alston Meade, President and CEO of the BFW Group, Mr. and Mrs. Blane Fitzgerald-Stoddert and Chairman of the Mayor’s Commission on African and Caribbean Immigration Affairs, Stanley Straughter. This was the occasion of Team Jamaica Bickle Philadelphia Chapter 3rd annual independence gala, held on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the Double-Tree Hotel in downtown Philadelphia.

Ambassador says Jamaica has much to celebrate

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie (center front) is flanked by (l-r) Lisa Vasciannie, Jamaica’s Honorary Consul to Atlanta, Vin Martin, President of the Atlanta Jamaica Association (AJA), Errol and Mrs. Ritchie. In back row (l-r) is Dr.Noel and Mrs. Erskine and Rev. Winston and Mrs. Lawson. They pose for a photograph at the AJA’s Jamaica 50th Independence Ball and Scholarship Awards at the Georgia International Convention Center on Saturday, August 18, 2012.

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Atlanta City Declares August Jamaica 50th Independence Month

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie (left), accepts a proclamation presented by Jamaica’s Honorary Consul to Atlanta, Vin Martin on behalf of the Mayor of the City of Stone Mountain, Patricia Wheelen, proclaiming the month of August as Jamaica’s 50th independence celebration month in that city. The presentation was held during a town hall meeting held on Friday, August 17, 2012 at the Hillside Presbyterian church in Atlanta.

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Vasciannie commends Dispora for commitment to nation building

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie delivers the independence message from Prime Minister, the Hon. Portia Simpson-Miller, at the service of thanksgiving to celebrate Jamaica’s 50th independence anniversary at the Howard University Law School Dumbarton chapel in Washington DC.

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Be inspired by success of athletes — Vascianie

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Professor Stephen Vasciannie, and Mrs. Lisa Vasciannie, celebrate the outstanding performance of country’s athletes in the just concluded London Olympics, at a reception held recently at the headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington DC.

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Obama sends delegation to Jamaica 50

United States (US) President, Barak Obama (right) and Former US Secretary of State, General Colin Powell (left) - [Photo courtesy of thyblackman.com]

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United States President, Barack Obama shares a light moment with Jamaica’s eleventh Ambassador to the United States

United States President, the Honourable Barack Obama shares a light moment with Jamaica’s eleventh Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie in the oval office of the White House after Ambassador Vasciannie presented his credentials to the President on Monday, July 30, 2012.

OAS a Symbol of Unity of the Americas - Vasciannie

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jamaica's Permanent Representative to the OAS, Professor Stephen Vasciannie, has hailed the Organization of American States (OAS), as a symbol of the unity and independence of the Americas for which late Venezuelan Liberator, Simon Bolívar fought.. . .

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Ambassador Vasciannie Presents Credentials to OAS Head

His Excellency Professor Stephen Vasciannie, presented his credentials as Jamaica's new Permanent Representative to the Organisation of American States (OAS), on July 18, to Secretary General of the OAS, His Excellency José Miguel Insulza, in Washington, D.C. . . .

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Jamaica's Flag to Officially Fly at Penn Relays - Forever

The national flag of Jamaica will officially fly at the Penn Relay Carnival every year beginning in 2013, into perpetuity, in recognition of the Caribbean nation's 50th anniversary of independence and the contribution made to the relays over the last 40 years by its athletes.. . . .

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PM Assures U.S. investors in Philadelphia

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has assured members of the business community in Philadelphia that she will do everything possible to make investing in Jamaica a hassle free process.

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Jamaican Elected To Inter-American Commission On Human Rights

Jamaican national and Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Law at the University of the West Indies, Ms. Tracy Robinson has been elected to serve on the Inter American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). Ms. Robinson . . .

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Jamaica's Economic Prospects are good - Ambassador Marks

Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks has said that while the island is faced with the challenges posed by the global economic crisis, the prospects for its long-term sustainable economic development are strong.

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Diaspora key to Jamaica's development - Marks

Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, while lauding the Diaspora's philanthropic efforts and remittances to the island, says nationals abroad have a key role to play in the country's social and economic development through investment and entrepreneurship.

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Jamaica looks to increase trade with Philadelphia

Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks, said that all efforts would be made to increase exports from Jamaica to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from just under US $100 million to US $300 million.

"All efforts will be made to fortify a stronger trade relationship between Jamaica and Philadelphia," the Ambassador said at the African and Caribbean Business Council's awards dinner held Saturday night (Nov. 6) at the Hilton hotel in Philadelphia.

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Rita Marley receives ICS Garvey Award in Washington

The Washington based Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), has conferred the prestigious 2010 Marcus Garvey Lifetime Achievement Award on Rita Marley, widow of Reggae superstar, Bob Marley.

The award was presented to Mrs. Marley by Founder and President of the ICS, Dr. Claire Nelson, at the 17th Annual Caribbean American Heritage Awards Gala on Friday, November 12, at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C.

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