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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, makes a statement on international assistance to the country following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, in the Senate on Friday (Dec. 19).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, makes a statement on international assistance to the country following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, in the Senate on Friday (Dec. 19).

Jamaica Expresses Gratitude for Outpouring of Support in Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says Jamaica is deeply grateful for the support and solidarity from the international community in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. She expressed gratitude to all the friends and...
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), greets Head of the Ghanaian military team assigned to hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica, Colonel Emanuel Asia (second left), at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), on December 18.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), greets Head of the Ghanaian military team assigned to hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica, Colonel Emanuel Asia (second left), at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), on December 18.

Jamaica Welcomes Engineers And Doctors From Ghana
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (left), is joined by President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of EMD Sales, Elda Devaré (fourth right) and volunteer Natasha Forrest second right) in displaying the Jamaican flag in front of a 40-foot container packed with essential supplies bound for Jamaica, at the EMD Sales warehouse in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 11. Looking on are members of staff from the Embassy of Jamaica and EMD Sales.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (left), is joined by President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of EMD Sales, Elda Devaré (fourth right) and volunteer Natasha Forrest second right) in displaying the Jamaican flag in front of a 40-foot container packed with essential supplies bound for Jamaica, at the EMD Sales warehouse in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 11. Looking on are members of staff from the Embassy of Jamaica and EMD Sales.

PHOTOS: Jamaicans in USA Ship $170,000 in Hurricane Melissa Relief Supplies to Jamaica
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (head of table), listens to a presentation from United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Roberto Benes (fourth right), during a courtesy call by a UNICEF delegation at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston on Friday (Dec. 12). The Ministry’s team included Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings (second left); and State Minister, Hon. Donovan Williams (third left).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (head of table), listens to a presentation from United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Roberto Benes (fourth right), during a courtesy call by a UNICEF delegation at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston on Friday (Dec. 12). The Ministry’s team included Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings (second left); and State Minister, Hon. Donovan Williams (third left).

PHOTOS: UNICEF Delegation Visits Labour Ministry
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), greets United Nations Children
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), greets United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Roberto Benes (right), as UNICEF Jamaica Representative, Olga Isaza, looks on. Mr. Terrelonge gave an address at a reception held in honour of Mr. Benes in Kingston on Wednesday (December 10).

PHOTOS: Reception for UNICEF Regional Director

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Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Regional Manager, Odette Dyer (left), presents a gift of appreciation to High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman (centre), following the arrival of the inaugural WestJet flight from Quebec into the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James on December 6. Also in photo is Her Excellency Allison Berman, wife of the High Commissioner.
Foreign AffairsTourism

WestJet’s Inaugural Flight from Quebec More Than Transportation Milestone – High Commissioner

WestJet’s inaugural flight from Québec into Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on December 6, is seen by Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman, as more than a transportation milestone. According to Mr. Berman, it is a tangible sign of a durable, forward-looking partnership that aims to sustain Jamaica’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa and to...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), presents the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) insignia to Omar Wilson, widower of late Consul General of Jamaica to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson, during the celebration of life service held at the Community Baptist Church of Englewood, New Jersey, on December 5. Mrs. Roach Wilson was conferred with the national honour earlier this year, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Jamaica’s development in education, technology, and the strengthening of healthcare capacity. Looking on (from left) are United States Congresswoman, Yvette D. Clarke, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Foreign AffairsTribute

Hundreds Gather in New Jersey to Pay Final Tribute to Late Consul General Alsion Roach Wilson

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, led a distinguished delegation of government officials and diplomats in paying final respects to the late Consul General of Jamaica to New York, Alsion Marie Roach Wilson, during a three-hour celebration of life service at the Community Baptist Church of Englewood, New Jersey, on December 5. The congregation, filled to capacity, gathered...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Honourable Alando Terrelonge (left) accompanies a resident in Eden, St. James, delivering care packages to her home, which was damaged during Hurricane Melissa on October 28.
Foreign AffairsPress Release

Melissa’s Aftermath Reveals Scale of Climate Risk for SIDS – Terrelonge

Minister of State, Honourable Alando Terrelonge, says the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa reflects the growing climate vulnerability of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like Jamaica, which reinforces the need for sustained multilateral cooperation to build greater resilience. “The horrific scale and frequency of climate related disasters pose a direct threat to life, property and the economic and national security...
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Honourable Alando Terrelonge, State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, and His Excellency José María Fernández López de Turiso, Ambassador of Spain to Jamaica, are pictured shaking hands outside one of the tents of the field hospital in Falmouth deployed by the Government of Spain.
Foreign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Falmouth Field Hospital Providing Urgent Care for Victims of Hurricane Melissa and Jamaicans in the West – Terrelonge

As the country continues its recovery, a Spanish-supported field hospital in Falmouth, Trelawny, is now delivering urgent medical services to victims of Hurricane Melissa and Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa in the West. Earlier this month, the Government of Jamaica welcomed the deployment of the Type 2 facility, spearheaded by the Kingdom of Spain. With the hospital now operational, Minister...
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