Jamaica and US explore avenues to further expand trade relations

Jamaica and the United States have explored avenues to further expand trade relations.

The US is Jamaica’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing $3 billion in 2023.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, held bilateral talks in Kingston yesterday.

Dr. Holness said the discussions also looked at attracting increased US investments.

Meantime, Secretary Rubio says Jamaica and the United States stand to benefit from the realignment of American global trade policy.

The two also discussed ways to expand and enhance labour agreements, including skills development partnerships to upskill and reskill Jamaican workers.

Under the agreements, Jamaica provides short-term skilled and semi-skilled labour, in sectors such as agriculture and hospitality.

Mr. Holness expressed confidence that the dialogue initiated yesterday will lead to tangible outcomes, benefiting both countries, while also contributing to mutual stability and prosperity.

Read More

US highlights several areas of collaboration with Jamaica to address security concerns

Jamaica and the United States have explored avenues to further expand trade relations.

The US is Jamaica’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing $3 billion in 2023.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, held bilateral talks in Kingston yesterday.

Dr. Holness said the discussions also looked at attracting increased US investments.

Meantime, Secretary Rubio says Jamaica and the United States stand to benefit from the realignment of American global trade policy.

The two also discussed ways to expand and enhance labour agreements, including skills development partnerships to upskill and reskill Jamaican workers.

Under the agreements, Jamaica provides short-term skilled and semi-skilled labour, in sectors such as agriculture and hospitality.

Mr. Holness expressed confidence that the dialogue initiated yesterday will lead to tangible outcomes, benefiting both countries, while also contributing to mutual stability and prosperity.

Read More

USA to hold further dialogue with Jamaica regarding Cuban medical programme

Jamaica and the United States have explored avenues to further expand trade relations.

The US is Jamaica’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing $3 billion in 2023.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, held bilateral talks in Kingston yesterday.

Dr. Holness said the discussions also looked at attracting increased US investments.

Meantime, Secretary Rubio says Jamaica and the United States stand to benefit from the realignment of American global trade policy.

The two also discussed ways to expand and enhance labour agreements, including skills development partnerships to upskill and reskill Jamaican workers.

Under the agreements, Jamaica provides short-term skilled and semi-skilled labour, in sectors such as agriculture and hospitality.

Mr. Holness expressed confidence that the dialogue initiated yesterday will lead to tangible outcomes, benefiting both countries, while also contributing to mutual stability and prosperity.

Read More

USA to re-evaluate travel advisory for Jamaica

Jamaica and the United States have explored avenues to further expand trade relations.

The US is Jamaica’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing $3 billion in 2023.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, held bilateral talks in Kingston yesterday.

Dr. Holness said the discussions also looked at attracting increased US investments.

Meantime, Secretary Rubio says Jamaica and the United States stand to benefit from the realignment of American global trade policy.

The two also discussed ways to expand and enhance labour agreements, including skills development partnerships to upskill and reskill Jamaican workers.

Under the agreements, Jamaica provides short-term skilled and semi-skilled labour, in sectors such as agriculture and hospitality.

Mr. Holness expressed confidence that the dialogue initiated yesterday will lead to tangible outcomes, benefiting both countries, while also contributing to mutual stability and prosperity.

Read More

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Jamaica this week

Jamaica and the United States have explored avenues to further expand trade relations.

The US is Jamaica’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing $3 billion in 2023.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, held bilateral talks in Kingston yesterday.

Dr. Holness said the discussions also looked at attracting increased US investments.

Meantime, Secretary Rubio says Jamaica and the United States stand to benefit from the realignment of American global trade policy.

The two also discussed ways to expand and enhance labour agreements, including skills development partnerships to upskill and reskill Jamaican workers.

Under the agreements, Jamaica provides short-term skilled and semi-skilled labour, in sectors such as agriculture and hospitality.

Mr. Holness expressed confidence that the dialogue initiated yesterday will lead to tangible outcomes, benefiting both countries, while also contributing to mutual stability and prosperity.

Read More

Government to pursue extension of the North/South Toll Road

Jamaica and the United States have explored avenues to further expand trade relations.

The US is Jamaica’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing $3 billion in 2023.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, held bilateral talks in Kingston yesterday.

Dr. Holness said the discussions also looked at attracting increased US investments.

Meantime, Secretary Rubio says Jamaica and the United States stand to benefit from the realignment of American global trade policy.

The two also discussed ways to expand and enhance labour agreements, including skills development partnerships to upskill and reskill Jamaican workers.

Under the agreements, Jamaica provides short-term skilled and semi-skilled labour, in sectors such as agriculture and hospitality.

Mr. Holness expressed confidence that the dialogue initiated yesterday will lead to tangible outcomes, benefiting both countries, while also contributing to mutual stability and prosperity.

Read More

Government to extend validity period for motor vehicle fitness

Jamaica and the United States have explored avenues to further expand trade relations.

The US is Jamaica’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing $3 billion in 2023.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, held bilateral talks in Kingston yesterday.

Dr. Holness said the discussions also looked at attracting increased US investments.

Meantime, Secretary Rubio says Jamaica and the United States stand to benefit from the realignment of American global trade policy.

The two also discussed ways to expand and enhance labour agreements, including skills development partnerships to upskill and reskill Jamaican workers.

Under the agreements, Jamaica provides short-term skilled and semi-skilled labour, in sectors such as agriculture and hospitality.

Mr. Holness expressed confidence that the dialogue initiated yesterday will lead to tangible outcomes, benefiting both countries, while also contributing to mutual stability and prosperity.

Read More

Gov’t to roll out dedicated rural school bus system in September

Jamaica and the United States have explored avenues to further expand trade relations.

The US is Jamaica’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing $3 billion in 2023.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, held bilateral talks in Kingston yesterday.

Dr. Holness said the discussions also looked at attracting increased US investments.

Meantime, Secretary Rubio says Jamaica and the United States stand to benefit from the realignment of American global trade policy.

The two also discussed ways to expand and enhance labour agreements, including skills development partnerships to upskill and reskill Jamaican workers.

Under the agreements, Jamaica provides short-term skilled and semi-skilled labour, in sectors such as agriculture and hospitality.

Mr. Holness expressed confidence that the dialogue initiated yesterday will lead to tangible outcomes, benefiting both countries, while also contributing to mutual stability and prosperity.

Read More

Man implicated in attempted robbery fatally shot by cops in St James

Jamaica and the United States have explored avenues to further expand trade relations.

The US is Jamaica’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing $3 billion in 2023.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, held bilateral talks in Kingston yesterday.

Dr. Holness said the discussions also looked at attracting increased US investments.

Meantime, Secretary Rubio says Jamaica and the United States stand to benefit from the realignment of American global trade policy.

The two also discussed ways to expand and enhance labour agreements, including skills development partnerships to upskill and reskill Jamaican workers.

Under the agreements, Jamaica provides short-term skilled and semi-skilled labour, in sectors such as agriculture and hospitality.

Mr. Holness expressed confidence that the dialogue initiated yesterday will lead to tangible outcomes, benefiting both countries, while also contributing to mutual stability and prosperity.

Read More

ODPEM says critical attention is being placed on management of national stores which house relief items

Jamaica and the United States have explored avenues to further expand trade relations.

The US is Jamaica’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing $3 billion in 2023.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, held bilateral talks in Kingston yesterday.

Dr. Holness said the discussions also looked at attracting increased US investments.

Meantime, Secretary Rubio says Jamaica and the United States stand to benefit from the realignment of American global trade policy.

The two also discussed ways to expand and enhance labour agreements, including skills development partnerships to upskill and reskill Jamaican workers.

Under the agreements, Jamaica provides short-term skilled and semi-skilled labour, in sectors such as agriculture and hospitality.

Mr. Holness expressed confidence that the dialogue initiated yesterday will lead to tangible outcomes, benefiting both countries, while also contributing to mutual stability and prosperity.

Read More