I am pleased to share that I am a fellow of the inaugural cohort of the Global Emerging Leaders in International Cyberspace Security Fellowship (GEL ICS) 2023. A joint programme created by the @StateDept’s @StateCDP and @MeridianIntl

MEPs elected the new European Commission as a whole by roll-call vote following a debate with Ursula von der Leyen on her new team and programme. Check out the press release: europa.eu/!D3KG3N

The new European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen has been approved! Today the European Parliament voted on the new college of commissioners, which will he proposing EU policies for the next five years.

“The use of chemical weapons is a violation of international law and can amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity.” HR/VP @JosepBorrellF statement on the Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare. More: europa.eu/!hWXRxW

Today, the Council adopted the EU's annual budget for 2025, with: 💶€199.44 billion in commitments 💶 €155.21 billion in payments Discover all the details below 👇 #EUBduget2025

Are you interested in pursuing graduate studies in Europe & learning about the EU’s TVET capacity building programme?  The EU Erasmus +Progamme can help. Join us this Friday at a virtual Information Session. Please note flyer below & share with 🇯🇲'can students in your network.

The Week Ahead 18 – 24 November 2024: - Ukraine/Extraordinary plenary session with President Zelenskyy - Commission hearings/Final evaluation - Climate change/COP29 - Priorities of the Hungarian Presidency/Economic affairs and innovation Full details ⤵️ europarl.europa.eu/news/en/agenda

2. The MOU was signed by the Pro Vice Chancellor of UWI Global Affairs and the President of Breda University. The Embassy continues to explore opportunities for partnership between institutions in 🇯🇲 & institutions in the countries within its jurisdiction.

1. On Tuesday, I witnessed the signing of an MOU between @UWImona & the @bredauas Breda University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. The Embassy is very pleased to have facilitated exchanges between the 2 institutions that have led them to this important point.

Starting this afternoon, Parliament is launching a series of hearings to question candidates for the new European Commission about their suitability to help run the EU’s executive body. For more information, including streaming links, visit: europa.eu/!N3WGbP

🚨 Just in: the European Commission has decided to delay the Entry/Exit System (EES) for short-stay travellers, after Germany, France and the Netherlands made it clear they were not ready. "10th of November is no longer on the table," @YlvaJohansson said. euronews.com/my-europe/2024…

Here is the @Europarl_EN programme for the hearings of @EU_Commission Commissioner-Designates. Members of the European Parliament will ask the necessary questions, scrutinise and keep working on issues that matter to people 🇪🇺

Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬 has been removed from 🧾 the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. Find out more about the list and what else the EU is doing to promote good tax governance worldwide 🌍

The @Europarl_EN hearings of the new @EU_Commission Commissioners-designate will take place between 4 and 12 November. With a mandate given by European citizens, MEPs will ask, assess, scrutinise and vote. This is European democracy 🇪🇺

Von der Leyen to propose solution on EU anti-deforestation rules, according to EPP agriculture chief dlvr.it/TDSsTp

This agreement is a key element in the work of the Government through its Embassy in Brussels, Belgium, to promote and celebrate Jamaican culture on the world stage. It also highlights Spanish Town’s significance as a vibrant aspect of Jamaica’s cultural legacy. Both Towns…

Spanish Town in Jamaica and Nanterre in France, have formalised a partnership through a Twinning Agreement signed on August 9, during Jamaica Day celebrations in France 🤝🇯🇲🇫🇷 This historic agreement, signed by His Worship the Mayor Norman Scott of Spanish Town and Mayor Raphael…

🚨 [AI POLICY] 🇿🇦 South Africa publishes its "South Africa National Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework," and it's a MUST-READ for everyone in AI governance. Quotes: "For South Africa to exploit the full potential of AI, the country need to carefully take into consideration…

Have you heard about the #SamoaAgreement? It's a Partnership Agreement between the EU & its Member States, and the Members of the @PressACP Its key priorities: 💪 Human rights & democracy 📈 Sustainable growth 🌱 Climate change 🌍 Migration 🕊️ Peace & security Learn more 👉

The event was held at the Jamaica House in Paris with the kind support of @VisitJamaicaNow and our Diasporans in continental Europe. Jamaica is blessed 🇯🇲.

Yesterday was a blessing. The Jamaican 62nd anniversary independence church service brought together Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica to fellowship in celebration of our beautiful island nation under the theme Jamaica 62: One Love to the World 🇯🇲.