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Chief Technical Director (CTD) for Development Planning, Environment Policy and Management in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank on Jamaica’s participation in global negotiations for a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.
Chief Technical Director (CTD) for Development Planning, Environment Policy and Management in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank on Jamaica’s participation in global negotiations for a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.

Jamaica Continues the Fight Against Plastic Pollution

As the world moves closer to establishing a legally binding international agreement on plastic pollution, Jamaica is reaffirming its commitment to push for a full life-cycle approach to plastics during upcoming negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, this August. Chief Technical Director...
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith (left), is pictured speaking with Government Senator and GraceKennedy Limited Chief Executive Officer, Don Wehby, during the 2019 launch of the Eighth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith (left), is pictured speaking with Government Senator and GraceKennedy Limited Chief Executive Officer, Don Wehby, during the 2019 launch of the Eighth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Expresses Profound Regret at the Passing of Honourable Don Wehby
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith(third right), Chair of the GraceKennedy Foundation, Caroline Mahfood (third left), and GraceKennedy Limited Chief Executive Officer, Frank James (background), share a photo opportunity with participants in the 2025 GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme. The interns are (from left): Josiah Royes, Kyrah McIntosh, Lauren Roach, and Abigail Ralph. The occasion was the closing ceremony held on Friday (July 25) at the company’s corporate office in downtown Kingston.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith(third right), Chair of the GraceKennedy Foundation, Caroline Mahfood (third left), and GraceKennedy Limited Chief Executive Officer, Frank James (background), share a photo opportunity with participants in the 2025 GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme. The interns are (from left): Josiah Royes, Kyrah McIntosh, Lauren Roach, and Abigail Ralph. The occasion was the closing ceremony held on Friday (July 25) at the company’s corporate office in downtown Kingston.

GraceKennedy Birthright Programme Lauded for Strengthening Diaspora Ties
Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson.
Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson.

Jamaicans in Washington DC Region Give Thanks at Emancipendence Church Service Sunday
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (right), presents his Letters of Credence to US President, Donald Trump, during a brief ceremony held in the Oval Office at the White House on Thursday (July 24).
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (right), presents his Letters of Credence to US President, Donald Trump, during a brief ceremony held in the Oval Office at the White House on Thursday (July 24).

President Trump Looking to Work with Jamaica on Areas of Mutual Interest

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre); Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency, Yasuhiro Atsumi (fourth right) and his wife, Tomoko Atsumi ( left), share a photo opportunity with participants in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme during a send-off reception at the Japanese Ambassador’s Residence, 1 Paddington Terrace in St. Andrew on Thursday (July 24). They are (from second left) Judy-Ann Bailey, Asmahani-Aza Cooke, Amani Cooke, Danelle Matthews, Mikayl Walker, and Christine Day.
Foreign Affairs

Eight Jamaicans to Participate in Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme

Eight Jamaicans will form this year’s cohort of participants in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme. They include seven assistant language teachers (ALTs) and the first sports exchange advisor (SEA), Olympian Christine Day. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, congratulated the participants, representing the 25th cohort, noting that they are joining a...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses workers departing the island on Tuesday (July 15) to take up employment opportunities in Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme, during a ceremony at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in downtown Kingston.
DevelopmentForeign Affairs

Nearly 8,000 Jamaicans Secure Jobs Through Overseas Employment Programme Since January

Nearly 8,000 Jamaicans have, so far, travelled for jobs under the Overseas Employment Programme since the start of 2025. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure while addressing the latest group departing the island to take up employment opportunities in Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme. The departure ceremony was held Tuesday (July...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, with Global Jamaica Diaspora Council member and Education Sector Leader, Dr. Sandra Colly-Durand, following the unveiling of the Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy in 2024. The launch took place during the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
EducationForeign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy Concludes Impactful Milestone Pilot Year

The Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy (JDMA) celebrated a successful pilot year with a recent virtual end-of-year ceremony. Officially launched during the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in June 2024 in Montego Bay, St. James, the JDMA was born from a collaborative vision to bridge geographic divides through meaningful mentorship. More than 140 participants from 14 countries including mentors, mentees, educators,...
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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Caribbean Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, Jenny Karlsen, addresses the launch of the National Population and Sustainable Development Policy (NPSDP), held on World Population Day, Friday (July 11), at AC Hotel by Marriott, in Kingston.
DevelopmentForeign AffairsVision 2030Youth

Jamaica Commended for Launch of National Population and Sustainable Development Policy

Jamaica has been commended by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for launching its National Population and Sustainable Development Policy (NPSDP). Caribbean Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, UNFPA, Jenny Karlsen, said the new policy is a clear signal of Jamaica's intent to proactively shape its demographic future, grounded in evidence, equity and national values as well as human rights, gender equality...
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