en http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/delegation_jamaica_news_rss_en.xml http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20161007_en.htm The most powerful Atlantic cyclone in 2016, hurricane Matthew, made landfall in Haiti on 4 October causing widespread destruction to the departments of Sud and Grande Anse. In response, the European Commission is providing €255 000 to fund humanitarian assistance for those most affected in Haiti. CWCM//1 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/20160915-eu-statement-on-international-day-of-democracy_en.pdf Democracy lies at the heart of the European Union, and this is why the democratic values that constitute our foundations have to be cultivated each and every day, first of all in our continent. Democracy requires constant commitment to participatory citizenship, transparency, pluralism and inclusion. The links and trust between the citizens and the elected institutions representing them are often under strain, prompting social tensions and political division. CWCM//14 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/20160915-eu-delegation-in-jamaica-appoints-new-head-press-release_en.pdf Malgorzata Wasilewska has been appointed as Head of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Belize, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands and the Cayman Islands. CWCM//13 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/echo_press_release_dref_hurricane_earl.en.pdf In response to Hurricane Earl, which struck Belize on 4 August 2016 causing significant damage across the country, the European Commission provides 50,000 Euros in humanitarian funding to assist the most affected populations. CWCM//2 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/echo_press_release_dref_hurricane_earl_en.pdf In response to Hurricane Earl, which struck Belize on 4 August 2016 causing significant damage across the country, the European Commission provides 50 000 EUR in humanitarian funding to assist the most affected populations. CWCM//12 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160714_en.htm 14 July 2015 - Kingston, Jamaica: Usain Bolt, Jamaica’s Olympic champion and “the fastest man in the world” has signed on to the HeForShe Campaign. CWCM//11 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/20160629-press-release-mandeville-hosp-gets-equipment_en.pdf Mandeville Regional Hospital Gets Equipment to Prevent Maternal and Neonatal Deaths CWCM//10 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0200 http://jis.gov.jm/mandeville-regional-hospital-gets-equipment-valued-80-million/ Equipment valued at $80 million was handed over to the Mandeville Regional Hospital, in Manchester, on June 24. The machines, provided under the EU's Programme for the Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC), will be used for the development of the High Dependency Unit (HDU) at the hospital. CWCM//3 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_hod_final_visit_to_belize_jan_2016.en.pdf Recently installed Chargé d'Affaires of the EU Delegation to Belize, Mr. José Luis Martínez Prada, is currently visiting Belize for the first time. During his one week visit, he will be meeting with several EU partners and projects. This includes high level meetings with Government representatives, including Minister of Health, the Hon. Pablo Martin, as well as Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Hon. Wilfred Elrington. Additionally, he will hold meetings with members of the Diplomatic Corps and various project partners. CWCM//4 Tue, 31 May 2016 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/europeaid-151819-dd-jm_answers_to_questions_from_cfp.en.pdf Related to the following link: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?ADSSChck=1461600549503&do=publi.detPUB&searchtype=QS&orderby=upd&orderbyad=Desc&nbPubliList=15&page=1&aoref=151819 CWCM//5 Fri, 27 May 2016 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_-_eu_oct.en.pdf On Friday, 26th of February, a Joint Declaration on reinforced cooperation in the field of sustainable energy was signed between the European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica, on behalf of the European Union and President of the Overseas Countries and Territories Association and Prime Minister of Curaçao, Dr. Ben Whiteman, on behalf of the twenty two Overseas Countries and Territories[1] in Brussels. The signature took place in the margins of the annual EU – Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) Forum. CWCM//6 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_hod_final_visit_to_belize__infra_projects_jan_2016.en.pdf In her final visit as Head of the Delegation of the EU to Belize, Ambassador Paola Amadei officially opened two infrastructural projects in southern Belize. Today, she opened the renovated Punta Gorda Market and the upgraded Hopkins Road. CWCM//7 Thu, 21 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_hod_final_visit_to_belize_jan_2016.en.pdf Prior to ending her tour of duty, Head of the EU Delegation to Belize, Paola Amadei, will be in Belize from January 20– 25, 2016. CWCM//8 Thu, 21 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_jfll_sav_opening_jan_2016.en.pdf With support from the EU, students at the Jamaica Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL) will benefit from improvements to its Savanna-la-mar facilities. The project falls under the ambit of the Sugar Transformation Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, with funding from the EU's Accompanying Measures for Sugar (AMS) Programme. CWCM//9 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_eidhr_launch_dec_2015.en.pdf Three EU-funded programmes were officially launched today – all in the realm of human rights. Though all separate, these projects promise to make a difference for the people they affect. The launch day itself, was additionally fitting as it was International Human Rights Day, marking the day in 1948 when the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations. CWCM//1 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/brussels_photo_exhibit_dec_2015.en.pdf   Stunning images of Jamaica, as captured by Jamaican teenagers, will receive prominence at the Headquarters of the European External Action Service (EEAS) in Brussels, Belgium at the “Out of Many, One Jamaica” art exhibition. Scheduled for December 4, 2015- January 31, 2016, the exhibition is being mounted as part of the activities to recognize the 40th year of partnership between the European Union Delegation and Jamaica. CWCM//2 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_butjeviciene_visit_nov_2015.en.pdf The EU's Director for Latin America and Caribbean for Development and Cooperation Jolita Butkeviciene is currently visiting Jamaica for two days. Today, she and her team will be convening an internal workshop with representatives from EU missions within the Caribbean region. This evening, a reception will take place at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in honour of the 40 year partnership between the EU and Jamaica. Mrs. Butkeviciene said "I am delighted to be back in Jamaica, the perfect host country for our regional seminar. To be present in Jamaica during the 40th Anniversary of EU- Jamaica relations is particularly significant, and underlines the importance of this longstanding relationship." CWCM//3 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_cb_uwi_5k_2015.en.pdf “Team European Union” made an impressive showing at the CB Group/ UWI 5k, creating a sea of the blue with 250 registered participants. This marked the EU's third showing at the annual charity 5k event, with proceeds from the race funding scholarships to students of the UWI, as well as aid in the University's programme for sports development. CWCM//4 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_flanker_handover_5_nov_2015.en.pdf The Flanker Community in Montego Bay, St. James has benefitted from upgrades to road and drainage infrastructure, through funding provided by the European Union. This was spearheaded through partnership with the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and the Flanker Community Drug Awareness Action Committee. CWCM//5 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/promac_press_release_2nov2015.pdf The Programme for the Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality, PROMAC, today (Tuesday, November 3, 2015) continued to enhance it mandate to reduce infant, child and maternal deaths with the signing of six contracts. The contracts will see the design of neonatal and maternal high dependency units (HDU), specialised equipment, the provision of ambulances as well as behaviour change and awareness support to the Ministry of Health. CWCM//6 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_hydrogen_conference_.en.pdf With financial support from the EU, a pioneering project that makes use of Hydrogen gas obtained from water will seek to help alleviate energy costs for Jamaicans. The project, which makes use of Hydrogen gas for cooking purposes, is the centre of discussion at a two-day conference taking place at the campus of project partner, the University of Technology (UTECH) on November 3 and 4. Other project partners include Brunel University, the University of the West Indies (UWI), the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), and the Bureau of Standards, Jamaica. CWCM//7 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-15-5775_en.htm This document gives insight to the future of relations between ACP countries and the EU CWCM//8 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/in-focus/new-trade-strategy/ CWCM//9 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_eu_supports_climate_change_walk_.en.pdf The European Union will partner with Environmental Solutions Limited (ESL) and other local organisations as a sponsor for Jamaica's first Climate Change Walk on Saturday, October 24, 2015. CWCM//10 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_gths__handing_over_ceremony__and_monkey_river_23_sept_2015.en.pdf EU Ambassador to hand-over training equipment valued at over BZD$1 million dollars | Hurricane Shelters Programme valued at BZD$1.5 million CWCM//11 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_hod_visit__belize_sept-2015_.en.pdf The Head of Delegation for the EU to Belize, Ambassador Paola Amadei, is going to be in Belize on Thursday, September 17, in time to attend various celebratory events as Belize marks 34 years of independence. She noted that "The Belize-EU relationship has blossomed this year, with lots of achievements to celebrate, and so it's a pleasure to be here in Belize and participate in events to honour Belize's independence celebrations." CWCM//12 Thu, 17 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_rowlandsfield_.en.pdf With support from the EU, the Rowlandsfield Health Centre in St. Thomas will now provide increased and more effective service to its patients thanks to upgrades to the facility. The project falls under the ambit of the Sugar Transformation Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, with funding from the EU's Accompanying Measures of Sugar (AMS) Programme. CWCM//13 Thu, 17 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/press_release_-_infrastructure_works_inaugurated_at_two_archaeological_sites_-.pdf Two of Belize's popular archaeological sites – Nohoch Che’en (Caves Branch) in Belmopan and Lamanai in Orange Walk are the latest locations to benefit from infrastructure upgrades under the EU supported project - Making Tourism Benefit Communities Adjacent to Archaeological Sites (MTBCAAS).  The improvements were officially inaugurated and toured by Head of Delegation of the European Union to Belize, Ambassador Paola Amadei at ceremonies held on Wednesday, July 29 and Friday, July 31 respectively.    CWCM//14 Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/eu_observes_belize_guatemala_peace_talks.pdf The Forum on Belize-Guatemala relations is at the centre of European Union (EU) Ambassador to Belize, Paola Amadei's visit to the country this week. Ambassador Amadei who arrived on July 26 participated in the forum held on Tuesday, July 28. The forum facilitated discussions between representatives of both countries and was being organised as part of a wider EU funded programme Guatemala- Belize: Support to the Peaceful Resolution of the Long –standing Territorial Dispute which is managed by the Organisation of American States (OAS). CWCM//15 Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/erasmus_press_release_-three_jamaicans_awarded_top_eu_scholarship.pdf Three Jamaicans are among the top recipients of the much coveted Erasmus Mundus scholarship for 2015. The awardees Kim Lee Campbell, Nicole Ennis and Tami Palmer will pursue Masters Degrees in September. CWCM//16 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release-euat_gi_workshop_in_kgn.en.pdf Jamaica recently hosted the two-day Sub-regional Workshop on Branding and the Use of Geographical Indications in the Development of Management Strategies for Origin-Linked Products (July 21-22). It has allowed for Caribbean experts to discuss the relevance of Geographical Indications (GI) in determining and protecting a country's intellectual property and its importance to the region's economic development. CWCM//17 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/ip-15-5353.en.pdf EU Commissioner for International Cooperation and  Development, Neven Mimica, will this week attend the Third International Conference on Financing for Development in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The conference is expected to result in an agreement on the financial and non-financial means of implementation (i.e. aid, investments, policies and more) that will support the post-2015 development agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This agreement will pave the way for two other milestones this year: the UN General Assembly in New York in September, which will decide on the list of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the UN Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP) in Paris in December. CWCM//18 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_-_braes_river_road_rehab_july_2015.en.pdf Ground was broken today at a ceremony in the vicinity of Braes River, St. Elizabeth, to mark the beginning of roadwork efforts in the area, under the National Cane Roads Rehabilitation Project. The project is under the ambit of the Sugar Transformation Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, with Programme support and funding by the Accompanying Measures of Sugar Programme (AMS) of the European Union. CWCM//19 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/one_health_food_safety_and_security_workshop_jamaica.en.pdf Thirty-five leaders selected from the agriculture, health and environment sectors in 12 Caribbean countries, participated in the recently held One Health Leadership Workshop: Interconnectivity for Food Security and Food Safety. CWCM//20 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_invocab_june_2015.en.pdf Eight Primary and Secondary schools in Jamaica now have better equipped science laboratories, thanks to the continued rollout of an EU-funded project to improve academic performance in Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) education. The handover falls under the Improving Innovation Capacities in the Caribbean (INVOCAB) Project. The project was launched in February and hosted its second handover of equipment Monday, June 29, at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston. CWCM//21 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_eu_tax_haven_list_06-2015.en.pdf CWCM//22 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/eu_statement_against_torture.en.pdf Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Frederica Mogherini on the occasion of the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 June 2014 CWCM//23 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 06:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_prp_infrstructure_maintenance_programme.en.pdf Representatives from various community-based organisations island-wide have been taking part in a series of workshops geared towards training and awareness of the need for stronger community backing to maintenance of roadways and other infrastructure projects. CWCM//24 Thu, 11 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/belize_george_price_highway_rehabilitation_joint_eu-idb_press_release.en.pdf Improved road safety and climate resilience on the George Price Highway CWCM//25 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_-_capri_workshop_may_2015_final.en.pdf   CWCM//26 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_exhibition_euvp_programme.en.pdf Jamaica is currently one of twelve countries being highlighted in an exhibition in Brussels, Belgium, as part of the celebrations taking place for the 40th Anniversary of the European Union Visitors Programme (EUVP). CWCM//27 Fri, 29 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_chocolate_museum_opening_may2015.en.pdf CWCM//28 Thu, 21 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_hod_visit__belize_may.en.pdf CWCM//29 Tue, 19 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_-_senator_imani_duncan_price_leaves_for_eu_study_tour.en.pdf Senator Imani Duncan-Price, the second of two Jamaican Senators selected to participate in the highly competitive EU Visitor's Programme (EUVP) left the island on Saturday (May 16) for her two week study tour to Brussels, Belgium. She will return to the island on May 29. Senator Duncan-Price joins Senator Johnson-Smith as the only Jamaicans to have been selected for the programme since its inception in 1974. The EUVP invites young, promising leaders from countries outside the European Union to visit EU institutions to gain a first-hand appreciation of the EU’s goals, policies and peoples and to increase mutual understanding between professionals from non-EU countries and their EU counterparts. Selections are made through a committee of the EU parliament. CWCM//30 Fri, 15 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/press_release_food_for_the_poor_5k.en.pdf “Team European Union” with 400 participants sporting the colours of blue and yellow, supported Food for the Poor Jamaica’s (FFPJ) inaugural 5K run/walk. The race was held on May 9, which was also internationally observed as Schuman Day or Europe Day, a symbolic day, commemorating the Schuman Declaration of 1950, which marked the beginning of European integration. CWCM//31 Thu, 14 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/press_release_-_eu_projects_participate_in_natsii.en.pdf Four European Union funded projects this year showcased their products and services at the National Agricultural and Trade Show (NATS) which was held in Belmopan between May 1 and 3. CWCM//32 Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150503_01_en.htm Since 2012 the Delegation has embarked on a number of initiatives to commemorate Schuman Day, extending the celebration activities and events beyond May 9. This allows the delegation to strengthen participation of project partners as well as emphasize EU policies beyond cooperation activities. 2015 is particularly important as the year also marks the 40 year partnership between Jamaica and the EU.   CWCM//33 Mon, 04 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?do=publi.welcome&nbPubliList=15&orderby=upd&orderbyad=Desc&searchtype=RS&aofr=150033 The EU has published a new Call for Proposal for COPOLAD II. This call will select and finance only one contract not exceeding the amount of EUR 10,000,000. Calls are open to Member State of the EU or CELAC's non-profit-making organizations belonging to national drugs agencies or development cooperating agencies with pertinent experience in the drugs sector. CWCM//34 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 23:32:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/150420_02_en.htm CWCM//35 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/belize_and_eu_hold_second_political_dialogue_2015_en.pdf The Second political dialogue session between the European Union and Belize took place in Belize City on  Monday, 13 April 2015.  The dialogue offers a platform for consultations over a broad range of issues, as well as an opportunity to take stock of progress made concerning 'essential elements' of the Cotonou Agreement, including respect for human rights, rule of law, democratic principles and good governance.  CWCM//36 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/documents/news/euukrai_ne_04_en.pdf CWCM//49 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 16:31:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/press_release_-_pmi_and_waterhouse_culture_group_release_film.pdf The Peace Management Initiative (PMI) has embarked on new ground with the production of a film "Living in Waterhouse - the change within" aimed at promoting peace among youth and showcasing the work of the organisation. A private resentation of the film was done recently by the community to Minister of National Security Peter Bunting, Head of the EU Delegation to Jamaica Ambassador Paola Amadei and members of the Area 4 police. CWCM//37 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/press_release_-_new_craft_lab_opened_at_tower_street_(2).doc More than one thousand inmates will benefit from the opening of a craft laboratory at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston.  The laboratory was funded as part of initiatives under the inmate rehabilitation project being implemented by Stand Up for Jamaica (SUFJ) and funded by the European Union. CWCM//38 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/press_release_-_two_jamaican_female_senators_selected_to_participate_in_euvp.pdf Two Jamaican Senators have been selected to participate in the highly competitive EU Visitor's Programme (EUVP) during 2015. Senators Imani Duncan-Price and Kamina Johnson-Smith were selected from a list of high ranking officials across North America, Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. The programme invites young, promising leaders from countries outside the European Union to visit EU institutions to gain a first-hand appreciation of the EU’s goals, policies and peoples and to increase mutual understanding between professionals from non-EU countries and their EU counterparts. Selections are made through a committee of the EU parliament. CWCM//39 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/invocab_press_release_25.2.2015.pdf Ambassador Paola Amadei, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, spoke yesterday at the launch and handover of laboratory equipment to eight (8) Jamaican schools under an EU-funded project to improve academic performance in Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) education. A total of sixteen (16) primary and secondary schools in Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago will benefit from J$113M worth of funds from the European Union through activities of the Improving Innovation Capacities in the Caribbean (INVOCAB) Project, which is being managed by the Scientific Research Council (SRC). CWCM//41 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 14:35:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/prp_launches_educational_posters_to_mark_eu-ja_40_yr_celebration(2).pdf In recognition of the Jamaica-EU 40 year partnership celebration throughout 2015 the Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP) which is funded jointly by the government and the EU has launched a series of posters to enhance learning and classroom tools in the more than 40 schools which have benefitted from infrastructure support under the programme. The intervention which has seen the design of 15 age appropriate educational charts will benefit early childhood, primary and all age institutions and is aimed at strengthening numeracy and literacy skills, knowledge of Jamaica, CARICOM and the EU.  To ensure the success of the initiative the posters were designed collaboratively with the assistance of principals from the schools in order to produce age-appropriate charts as well as teaching aids. CWCM//40 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 22:14:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/launch_of_jamaica_-eu_40_year_partnership_celebrations.pdf The Government of Jamaica and the European Union yesterday afternoon kicked off celebrations to mark the 40 year partnership anniversary between them.  The launch ceremony held at Jamaica House in the presence of Prime Minister the Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, Finance Minister Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, Head of the EU Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Paola Amadei, other Government Officials and 12 Heads of Mission from European Member States (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, The Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom)  is the first in a number of activities celebrating the partnership throughout 2015. CWCM//42 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/press_release_-_200_youths_in_denham_town_and_waterhouse_benefit_from_eu_funded_summer_camos.pdf Over  200 children and young adults from Denham Town and Waterhouse were recognised for their achievement following their participation in two summer camps held last year. Under the EU funded Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP) KBC Learning Camp and Miracle Tabernacle Youth Workshop provided opportunities for participants to improve their educational and social skills and internship opportunities. The participants were recognised at a joint graduation ceremony at held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston on January 29, 2015. CWCM//43 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/press_release_three_craft_markets_opened_at_archaeological_sites.pdf 10.5 kilometres of roadway between San Lazaro and August Pine Ridge in Orange Walk was officially opened yesterday (Thursday, January 22) by Head of the EU Delegation to Belize, Ambassador Paola Amadei and officials of the Ministry of Works. The re-opening of the road follows a comprehensive rehabilitation of its structure. The rehabilitation was financed by the European Union and the Government of Belize through funds from the EU's Accompanying Measures for Sugar (AMS) Programme and is being undertaken in four phases. The San Lazaro to August Pine Ridge was completed under phase three of the programme at a cost of € 2.91 million BZ$4.4 million. The Rural Road Rehabilitation Project programme which began in 2008 and will end in 2016, supports the upgrade of 29 key roads in the sugar areas at a cost of over € 42.7 million (BZD 106.7million). CWCM//44 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/press_release_three_craft_markets_opened_at_archaeological_sites.pdf For the first time craft vendors at three of the nine archaeological sites in Belize can display their products at designated areas. This as three new craft markets were on Wednesday (January 21) opened at the archaeological sites of Nim Li Punit, Lubaantun and Blue Creek in the Toledo District. The infrastructural developments are the results of work being done under the Making Tourism Benefit Communities Adjacent to Archaeological Sites (M-T-B-CAAS) project. The project which is funded under the EU supported Belize Rural Development Programme (BRDP) is being implemented by the Belize Tourism Board and the National Institute of Culture and History. The handover marks the completion of works at three of a total of nine sites which are being enhanced under the project. CWCM//45 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/press_release_groundbreaking_for_new_metrology_lab_at_bbs_-.pdf A new state of the art laboratory testing facility is to be constructed at the Belize Bureau of Standards (BBS). Ground was broken for the building yesterdaywhich in turn is expected to be completed by early 2016. The building is being constructed under the Belize Rural Development Project which is being funded by the European Union along with counterpart funding from the Government of Belize. The lab will be constructed at a cost of BZ$ 2.3 million and its main use will be Metrology testing, that is, ensuring that products manufactured or produced in Belize meets the international standards of weights and measurements. CWCM//46 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/press_release_upgraded_markets_opened_in_benque_and_belmopan.pdf   Residents of Benque Viejo del Carmen and Belmopan are now benefitting from improved market infrastructure thanks to works which have been completed under the EU funded Belize Rural Development Project (BRDP). The markets were officially inaugurated yesterday (Monday, January 19) and this morning (Tuesday, January 20). Under the Belize Rural Development Project, the proper and effective management of markets across Belize is being addressed, namely Independence, Benque, Belmopan and Punta Gorda. CWCM//47 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jamaica/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/press_release_-_eu_ambassador_on_1st_official_vist_to_belize_for_2015_(2....doc Head of Delegation for the European Union to Belize, Ambassador Paola Amadei is this week on her first official visit to Belize for 2015. Ambassador Amadei will be in the country from the 19th to the 23rd of January and the primary focus of her visit is the inauguration of several projects which have been completed across the country in partnership with the Government. CWCM//48 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0100