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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), participates in the thanksgiving service for the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at Calvary Baptist Church in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday, June 14. She is joined by (l-r) Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon; State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Caretaker for St James Central, Janice Allen; and Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin.

Foreign Affairs Minister Urges Renewed Partnership Between Jamaica and Its Diaspora

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has called for a renewed collaboration between Jamaica and its overseas community to build a stronger and more resilient nation. Addressing this morning’s (June 14) thanksgiving service for the 11th Biennial Jamaica...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

Jamaica Diaspora Conference at Capacity, Virtual Participation Available

The 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference will be held from June 14-18 at the Montego Bay Convention in St. James.

Media Invited to Apply for Diaspora Conference Accreditation by June 9

Leader of Government Business in the Upper House and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, pays tribute to the late former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ian Forte, during the Senate’s sitting at Gordon House on Friday (June 5).

Senate Pays Tribute to Late Court of Appeal President, Justice Ian Forte

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, who is also Chairman of Parliament’s Economy and Production Committee.

Committee to Review Flexible Work Hours and Work-from-home Policies

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, signs the Condolence Book opened for late former State Minister, Leslie Campbell, at the Ministry’s headquarters in downtown Kingston, on Thursday (June 4). Mr. Campbell served as State Minister from 2020 to 2022. The Condolence Book, which was opened on June 3, will remain available for signing until June 5 at the Ministry, 2 Port Royal Street, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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PHOTOS: Condolence Book Open at Foreign Affairs Ministry for Late Former State Minister Leslie Campbell

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, signs the Condolence Book opened for late former State Minister, Leslie Campbell, at the Ministry’s headquarters in downtown Kingston, on Thursday (June 4). Mr. Campbell served as State Minister from 2020 to 2022. The Condolence Book, which was opened on June 3, will remain available for signing...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses a Post Cabinet Press Briefing held on Wednesday (June 3) at Jamaica House.

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Jamaica and Ghana Reignite Bilateral Relations

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has announced a series of initiatives that will renew bilateral relations between Jamaica and Ghana, following the successful staging of the third session of the Jamaica-Ghana Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation. The formal meetings, which were held on May 25 and 26 in Accra, Ghana, marked the...

Aircraft on the flight deck of the USS Nimitz, which is docked at the Kingston Freeport Terminal through to June 5.

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Emotional Journey Home for Jamaicans Serving Aboard USS Nimitz

The historic visit of the USS Nimitz to Kingston is more than a diplomatic milestone. For the 19 Jamaican nationals serving aboard the aircraft carrier, it is an emotional journey home and a chance to reunite and spend time with family members. Among them is Stephano Crowell, a maintenance officer in the Quality Assurance Department. Born and raised in Mountain...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), is joined by Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, as she responds to question during a Post-Cabinet Press Briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 3).

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Minister Invites Jamaicans to 11th Biennial Diaspora Conference

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has extended an invitation to Jamaicans, both at home and across the globe, to register for the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference. Scheduled to be convened June 14 to 18 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, the event stands as Jamaica’s premier platform for...

Motorcycle Fatalities Reduction Strategist for the JCF and the Community Engagement Lead for the NHWC, District Constable Marlon Fletcher, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on June 4.

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Motorcyclists Urged to Wear Helmets That Meet the Required Standard

Motorcyclists are being encouraged to wear helmets that meet the required standard, and protective gears. The call comes from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation, as the country marks Road Safety Awareness Month in June. Both entities are part of the National Helmet Wearing Coalition (NHWC), a multi‑sector partnership, which has advanced the establishment of...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses Wednesday

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Historic USS Nimitz Visit Positions Jamaica As A Potential Global Logistics Powerhouse

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the docking of the USS Nimitz at Kingston Harbour underscores Jamaica’s potential to serve as a major global logistics hub. The milestone aligns with an ongoing government project strategically designed to position Jamaica as the fourth node in the global logistics network. Speaking during Wednesday’s (June...

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Stipend Boost Secured For Jamaican Scholarship Students In Cuba

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has secured an increase in the stipend provided to Jamaican scholarship students in Cuba, through the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, provided the update during Wednesday’s (June 3) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House. She further advised that the Ministry had...