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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has hailed the church as a venerable institution that provides visionary, inspirational and positive contributions towards nation building. Addressing the Jamaica Christian Diaspora Conference at the Iberostar … Continued
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the Government is looking to amend the Immigration Act to give overseas Jamaicans certain benefits akin to holders of a Jamaican passport. She said the move … Continued
The Government will shortly establish a multi-stakeholder committee to oversee the pilot implementation of the ‘Trash-Free Waters’ initiative that aims to curtail the pollution of the Caribbean Sea. This was announced by Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the … Continued
Jamaica has activated the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) disaster recovery assistance mechanism for Haiti and the Bahamas which were impacted by Hurricane Matthew. This was announced by Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, during Friday’s … Continued
Jamaica is under a Hurricane Watch in preparation for Hurricane Matthew, designated as a strong system that could cause significant damage to people, property and our country’s infrastructure. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, Senator Kamina … Continued
Jamaica is under a Hurricane Watch in preparation for Hurricane Matthew, designated as a strong system that could cause significant damage to people, property and our country’s infrastructure. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, Senator Kamina … Continued
Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, presented her credentials as Jamaica’s Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) to the OAS Secretary General, Luis Almagro, in Washington on September 29. The Ambassador said Jamaica is committed … Continued
Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, presented her credentials as Jamaica’s Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) to the OAS Secretary General, Luis Almagro, in Washington on September 29. The Ambassador said Jamaica is … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging Jamaicans in the Diaspora to sign an online petition calling for the exoneration of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, by the United States (US) Government. The petition seeks … Continued
Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Review Commission and former Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding, says CARICOM is not a failure, having achieved successes in several areas. “I think we have done very well in terms of functional cooperation. If … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging the international community to support an initiative aimed at providing access to development assistance for highly indebted middle-income countries (HIMIC). In proposing the HIMIC Initiative during the General Debate of the … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Administration is committed to improving the social infrastructure in communities near to resort areas. He said the Government will be looking at the provision of decent housing, affordable healthcare, access to … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has called on the international financial community to review its policy on graduating middle-income countries from development financing by using gross domestic product (GDP) as the main criterion. “Jamaica is proposing a category … Continued
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the Government is taking steps to engage Jamaican youth within the diaspora on matters of mutual interest. Senator Johnson Smith said particular focus will be placed on … Continued
The Government of Jamaica has adopted a position of neutrality with respect to the Western Sahara region, referred to as the ‘Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic’ (SADR), at the 71st Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, being held in … Continued
Message from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on the occasion of the International Day of Peace (21st September 2016) “The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace” As we celebrate International Day of Peace, we are reminded by … Continued
Young attorney-at-law André Coore is embarking on a journey that will better prepare him to contribute to the Government’s mission to bring prosperity to the Jamaican people. The 2016 Chevening scholar is in the United Kingdom (UK), where he is … Continued
The Education, Youth and Information Ministry is endorsing the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Global Goals for Sustainable Development. In observance of this initiative, dubbed the World’s Largest Lesson, Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said emphasis is being placed … Continued
Prime Minister Andrew Holness will make his formal introduction to the international community at the 71st Session of the United States General Assembly being held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Prime Minister and his delegation leaves … Continued
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has encouraged members of the diaspora to partner with the Government by sharing their thoughts, expertise and best practices to further develop the country. Addressing a reception … Continued