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Jamaica celebrates a first WorldSkills gold in Shanghai
Brandon Brown wins gold in optoelectronic technology, marking a milestone for Jamaica at the international skills competition.
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For many Jamaicans living overseas, there is one phrase that never completely disappears:“One day, I’m going back home.” Sometimes it is said after five years abroad. Sometimes twenty. Sometimes forty. Not everyone eventually returns permanently, but…
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Brandon Brown wins gold in optoelectronic technology, marking a milestone for Jamaica at the international skills competition.
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For many Jamaicans living overseas, there is one phrase that never completely disappears:“One day, I’m going back home.” Sometimes it is said…
You do not have to be born in Jamaica to feel Jamaican. Across cities such as London, Toronto, Miami and New York,…
Jamaica’s influence extends far beyond its shores. Across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the wider Caribbean and many other parts…
Jamaica may be a small island geographically, but its people have built a global presence that reaches far beyond the Caribbean. With…
Members of the Jamaican Diaspora are voicing strong support for the Government’s ongoing initiatives to improve business conditions and strengthen key sectors,…