Jamaican Diaspora: As many of you may know, I have been advocating for the concept of wealth creation for our community. With this in mind, this letter is intended to introduce you to an investment opportunity. The government of Jamaica has made food security and food stability among its highest priorities. Recognizing the absolute necessity of food to our basic existence, and the Government’s enthusiasm in support of ventures that advance the above mentioned policy, I am convinced that the Agro-industry will be the source of wealth creation for our people. Continue reading Donald Vernon discusses his upcoming Investors’ Roundtable on his weekly radio show
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Jamaicans are outstanding as a people. We have captured international acclaim through our indomitable spirit as we attain a level of success of which no other nation of our size can boast. The winning spirit of our people is evident in the remarkable performance of the likes of Usain Bolt who rocked the world at the 2008 Olympics, Winston ‘Burning Spear’ Rodney who copped the award for this year’s Best Reggae Album at the 2009 Grammy Awards. Continue reading 2009 INDEPENDENCE MESSGE FROM CONSUL GENERAL HON. GENEIVE BROWN METZGER
Senator, Dr. Robinson who has portfolio responsibility for the Jamaica Diaspora Movement (JDM), told JIS News/New York following the meeting that he was very optimistic that there will be a conference in the USA this year, in keeping with the by-laws of the JDM. Continue reading US JAMAICA DIASPORA CONFERENCE NOW SET FOR OCTOBER 2009  Senator, Dr. Ronald Robinson (right), Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade, makes a point on behalf of the Diaspora during at town hall meeting at Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn, NY, on Friday, April 17, 2009, at the start of an official nine days, four states visit. Consul General of Jamaica in New York, Mrs. Geneive Brown Metzger (left) who is hosting the visit, looks on. Sharon Bennett photo. NEW YORK (JIS) Friday, April 17, 2009 – Jamaica’s Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator, the Honourable Dr. Ronald Robinson, is of the opinion that the Jamaica Diaspora Movement has not been affected by the change of government since September 2007. At the first in a series of community/town hall meetings at the Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Robinson said that the Jamaica Diaspora Movement has not been affected by the changing fortunes of political parties and continues to enjoy bipartisan support. Underscoring the work done by his predecessor Senator Delano Franklin under the previous administration, Dr. Robinson who now has portfolio responsibility for Diaspora Affairs, touted the progressive improvements seen in the Diaspora Movement. These he said included the creation of the Jamaica Diaspora Foundation, chaired by Professor Rex Nettleford and the Jamaica Diaspora Institute under the executive direction of Professor Neville Ying. Continue reading JAMAICA DIASPORA MOVEMENT ALIVE AND WELL, DR. ROBINSON
The 11:00 am worship service will be the first annual for the Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (UJAA) and will be a fixed part of the calendar of events for new president, Karlene Largie. The worship service is perfect fit for Dr. Robinson, who has portfolio responsibility for the Jamaica Diaspora. Continue reading SENATOR RONALD ROBINSON TO ATTEND SPECIAL ALUMNI WORSHIP SERVICE DURING NEW YORK VISIT |
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As we celebrate our 47th year of Independence, it is the time to reflect on where we have reached as a nation. We have so much of which to be proud and must be careful to maintain the tradition of excellence demonstrated by our people in every stratum of society and across every field of vocation. 
NEW YORK (JIS) Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - Senator Dr, the Hon. Ronald A. Robinson will spend Sunday morning at a special worship service at the Bronx Westchester Community Church, at 358 South Ninth Avenue, Mt. Vernon, New York.