From Emancipation to Caribbean Independence Ambassador Curtis A. Ward (03 August 2019) — Some 100 members of the Caribbean Community of the DMV area (Washington DC...

Caribbean Diaspora • Jamaican Diaspora Organizations • Jamaicans in the Diaspora

JNA & POGS: Jamaican Diaspora Organizations contributing to nation building

5 years ago

by Ambassador Curtis A. Ward

3 min read

JNA & POGS: Jamaican Diaspora Organizations contributing to nation building Ambassador Curtis Ward (April 15, 2019) — I recently sat down as a Host of CaribNation...

#TheWardPost • Caribbean Diaspora • Diaspora Engagement • Jamaican Diaspora

Requirements for Meaningful Consultations on Jamaica National Diaspora Policy

6 years ago

by Ambassador Curtis A. Ward

7 min read

Requirements for Meaningful Consultations on Jamaica National Diaspora Policy Ambassador Curtis A. Ward (03 Jan. 2019) — The current Government of Jamaica (GoJ) has...

Caribbean Diaspora • Immigration policy • Jamaican Diaspora • Rochester Jamaican Organization

The Immigrant’s Challenge: One Love–One Family

6 years ago

by Ambassador Curtis A. Ward

12 min read

The Immigrant’s Challenge: One Love–One Family Ambassador Curtis A. Ward [Keynote Speech at Rochester Jamaican Organization celebration of Jamaica’s 56th Anniversary...

Caribbean Crime & Security • Caribbean Diaspora • Crime & Justice • Diaspora Engagement • Jamaica Crime & Justice

Crime, Justice and Security in Jamaica and the Caribbean (CaribNation TV)

7 years ago

by Ambassador Curtis A. Ward

1 min read

CaribNation TV: Host – Ambassador Curtis A. Ward Guests: Sha-Shana Crichton, Professor of Law and Wilfred Rattigan, Former FBI Agent Crime, Justice and Security in...

Caribbean Diaspora • Caribbean Diplomatic Corps • Caribbean Security • CBSI • U.S.-Caribbean Relations

State Department Budget Cuts Deeply into Caribbean Programs

7 years ago

by Ambassador Curtis A. Ward

6 min read

State Department Budget Cuts Deeply into Caribbean Programs Ambassador Curtis A. Ward (08 November 2017) — Over the past few months I have been raising alarm concerning...

Caribbean Diaspora • Caribbean Security • Diaspora Engagement • US-Caribbean

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Urges Caribbean Community to Have a Voice in Washington

7 years ago

by Ambassador Curtis A. Ward

7 min read

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Urges Caribbean Community to Have a Voice in Washington Ambassador Curtis A. Ward (18 Oct. 2017) — In a wide ranging Keynote Address to...

Caribbean Crime & Security • Caribbean Diaspora • Crime and Security • Jamaica Crime & Justice • Juvenile Incarceration • Rehabilitation & Reintegration

The State of National Security in Jamaica with Sen. Pearnel Charles, Jr

7 years ago

by Ambassador Curtis A. Ward

2 min read

The State of National Security in Jamaica with Sen. Pearnel Charles, Jr CaribNation Inteview – Hosted by Ambassador Curtis A. Ward (15 Sept. 2017) — I had the...

Antigua & Barbuda • Caribbean • Caribbean Diaspora • Hurricane Irma • Natural Disasters • US-Caribbean

Caribbean Natural Disasters: Collective Response and the Diaspora

7 years ago

by Ambassador Curtis A. Ward

6 min read

Caribbean Natural Disasters: Collective Response and the Diaspora Ambassador Curtis A. Ward (14 Sept. 2017) — With greater frequency and added ferocity natural...