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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), in discussion with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Kedesha Campbell Rochester (centre), and Director General at the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Bertrand Smith. The occasion was the opening ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of Jamaica’s membership in the International Maritime Organization (IMO), held at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (May 12). It was held under the theme‘Jamaica and the IMO: 50 Years Advancing Safe, Secure and Sustainable Shipping’.

Jamaica Commemorates 50 Years of IMO Membership

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has reaffirmed Jamaica’s unwavering commitment to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), emphasising that the maritime sector stands as the backbone of the global supply chain, whether for...

Regional Director of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for Latin America and the Caribbean, Michelle Muschett, addresses the launch of the Regional Report on Democracy and Development 2026, in Uruguay on Monday (May 11).

Jamaica Ranked As Top Country for Electoral Democracy In the Caribbean

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, delivers the keynote address during the Elaine Bryan Foundation Inspirational Luncheon, held at the Buckhead Club in Atlanta on May 3.

Ambassador Anderson Urges Diaspora to Deepen Their Impact on Jamaica Through Strategic Investment

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, urges early registration for the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference scheduled for June 14-18 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, at a JIS Think Tank, on May 7.

Special Hotel Rates for Diaspora Conference Participants Who Register Early

India’s Minister of External Affairs, His Excellency Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, addresses a forum at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus in St. Andrew on May 4.

India’s External Affairs Minister Outlines Vision for Rebalanced Social Order

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), shares a photo opportunity with the Republic of India

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Jamaica and India Celebrate Enduring Bilateral Partnership

The longstanding diplomatic partnership between Jamaica and the Republic of India was highlighted on Monday (May 4) during a Ministerial Luncheon hosted by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. The luncheon was hosted in honour of the official visit by India’s Minister of External Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The event convened leaders from...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (seated, left) and India’s Minister of External Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (seated, right), sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation between India and Jamaica. Witnessing the signing (from left) are:Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi. The signing followed bilateral discussions at Jamaica House in Kingston on Monday (May 4).

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Jamaica and India Sign MOUs to Facilitate Bilateral Cooperation In Various Fields

Jamaica has signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Republic of India to facilitate bilateral cooperation in health and medicine, solarisation, and public broadcasting and content exchange. The MOUs were signed at Jamaica House in Kingston on May 4, following bilateral discussions among Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, several Cabinet Ministers,...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), shares in light conversation with Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, His Excellency Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (third, right) ahead of a welcome dinner at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Sunday (May 3). They are flanked by (from left) Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill; Chief Executive Officer of Amber Group, Dushyant Savadia; and Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

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PHOTOS: Welcome Dinner for India’s External Affairs Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), shares in light conversation with Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, His Excellency Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (third, right) ahead of a welcome dinner at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Sunday (May 3). They are flanked by (from left) Minister of...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), applaud as Minister of External Affairs, India, Dr. S. Jaishankar (second left), unveils a commemorative plaque at the East Indian Migration Monument in Old Harbour Square, St. Catherine on Sunday (May 3). Sharing in the unveiling are High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, Mayank Joshi (second right); and Jamaica

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India Hails Jamaica for Honouring Diaspora Contribution

India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, has commended the Government for acknowledging the significant contribution of Indians to the island through the annual observance of Arrival Day. He noted that the Indian community has become an integral part of Jamaica's social, cultural and economic fabric. “From cuisine to commerce, from music to traditions, the imprint of Indian heritage...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, pilots the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act through Upper House on Friday (May 1).

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Senate Passes Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act

The Senate, on Friday (May 1), passed the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act to provide stronger protection for children in the digital space, and enable more effective investigation and prosecution of cyber offences by law enforcement. The legislation introduces harsher punishments for those who target children, including imprisonment of up to 20 years where an offence is committed against an individual under...

Chief Executive Officer of the Coconut Industry Board (CIB), Shaun Cameron (right), and representative of the Croydon, United Kingdom (UK)-based volunteer group, Dr Andrew Brown, present a cheque to Principal of Unity Primary in Strathbogie, Westmoreland, Dawnette Hall-Beharie, on Tuesday (April 28), in support of post-Hurricane Melissa relief efforts.

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UK Diaspora Volunteers Partner with CIB to Deliver Post-Hurricane Aid in Westmoreland

A United Kingdom (UK) based volunteer group, in partnership with the Coconut Industry Board (CIB), has delivered vital humanitarian aid to residents of Darliston, Westmoreland, and schools in nearby communities, as recovery efforts continue six months after Hurricane Melissa. The initiative, which includes the donation of food and essential supplies, is being led by volunteers from Croydon in the UK...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), shares in conversation with President, Excelerate Energy, Steven Kobos (left), and Chargé d

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Gov’t Looks to Deepen Excelerate Energy Partnership to Drive Cleaner, Affordable Energy

The Government is committed to strengthening its partnership with liquefied natural gas (LNG) company, Excelerate Energy, to advance the country’s transition to cleaner, more affordable energy for Jamaicans, says Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. She noted that for far too long, high energy costs have been a structural drag on growth, and the...