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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank at the agency's office in Kingston.

Youth Engagement to Take Centre Stage At Diaspora Conference

Youth engagement will take centre stage at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, scheduled for June 14 to 18 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), shares in dialogue with Ambassador of Mexico to Jamaica, Roberto Canseco Martínez, during a recent call by the Ambassador at the Ministry in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Ambassador of Mexico Calls on Foreign Affairs Minister

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret'd) Antony Anderson (left), signs the visitors’ book on arrival at the Embassy of Angola in Washington DC, during a recent meeting with Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to the US and Non-Resident Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Agostinho Van-Dúnem (right).

Jamaica And Angola Strengthen Diplomatic Relations

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

Friends of Jamaica Welcome At Diaspora Conference – State Minister Terrelonge

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, makes a presentation to Georgia State Senator, Tonya Anderson, following his formal recognition by the Georgia State Senate on May 4. At left is Jamaica’s Honorary Consul in Atlanta, Dr. Elaine Grant Bryan.

Ambassador Anderson Honoured By Georgia Senate for Diplomatic Leadership

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), and Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Daren Tang (second right), exchange a signed letter of intent for training on intellectual property (IP) during a ceremony at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston, on Monday (May 18). Sharing in the moment (from left) are Executive Director at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy; Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Cheryl Spencer; and Senior Director of the Department for Development Cooperation at WIPO, Beatriz Amorim-Borher.

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Foreign Affairs Ministry Signs Letter of Intent with WIPO for IP Training

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations (UN) World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) to establish a structured training and skills-building programme on intellectual property (IP) for diplomats and government officials. It was signed by Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and Director General of WIPO, Daren Tang,...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, shares pleasantries with Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Daren Tang, during a courtesy call at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on Monday (May 18).

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PHOTOS: Minister Johnson Smith Receives Courtesy Call from WIPO Director General

Former Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke.

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Atlanta-Based Jamaican Organisation to Honour Former Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke

Former Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke, is to be honoured by Atlanta-based Jamaican organisation, the Integrity Children’s Fund (ICF), during its upcoming 2026 gala, in recognition of his global leadership and contributions to Jamaica’s economic resilience. The organisation announced that Dr. Clarke will be presented with the ICF Global Impact Award during its highly anticipated...

Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola, addresses the Europe Day 2026 celebrations at the office of the EU in Kingston on Saturday (May 9).

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Jamaica-EU Relations Anchored In Mutual Respect, Shared Values – Senator Johnson Smith

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says Jamaica values its long-standing friendship with the European Union (EU), which is based on mutual respect, shared values and a firm commitment to sustainable development. She noted that the EU has been one of the country’s largest and most consistent partners for development cooperation and assistance, highlighting...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks about the upcoming 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, scheduled for June 14-18, during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS)

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Jamaicans At Home Encouraged to Tap Into Diaspora Conference Opportunities

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, is encouraging Jamaicans at home to take advantage of the networking and business opportunities available through the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference. The conference is scheduled to run from June 14 to 18 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Speaking during a recent Jamaica...

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’.

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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 daily use or in times of emergencies and disasters. She was delivering the keynote address during the opening ceremony marking...

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).

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Jamaica Ranked As Top Country for Electoral Democracy In the Caribbean

Jamaica continues to rank as the top country in the Caribbean for electoral democracy, maintaining a 0.8 score on the 2025 Electoral Democracy Index. The Index is calculated based on the indicators of freedom of association, clean elections, freedom of expression, elected authorities, and suffrage. It is one of several dimensions explored in the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional...