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United States (US) Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, addressing a policy discussion session on US-Caribbean relations on Wednesday (January 22) at The Jamaica Pegasus in New Kingston. The meeting formed part of Mr. Pompeo’s two-day working visit to the island.

Pompeo Says US Wants To Work More Closely With The Caribbean To Combat Threats

United States (US) Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, says his country is looking to work more closely with the countries of the Caribbean in combatting new challenges that threaten the sovereignty and security of the entire region. These threats, he...

United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo (left), waves goodbye to (from second left): United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Donald Tapia; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert Roberts, at the Norman Manley International Airport today (January 22), following his two-day working visit to Jamaica.

PHOTOS: Pompeo Departs

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second right), greets United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo (right), on his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport on Monday (January 21) for a two-day working visit. Looking on (from left) are Opposition Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Lisa Hanna; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert Roberts.

US Secretary of State Arrives For Two-Day Working Visit

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (centre), shares a photo opportunity with members of the organising committee of the David ‘Wagga’ Hunt Scholarship Fund at one of its annual fundraising balls held at the National Education Association Atrium in downtown Washington DC.

Jamaican Embassy To Be Honoured At Scholarship Ball

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), receives Letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Panama, Dr. Lasford Emilios Douglas, during his visit King’s House on Thursday (January 9).

PHOTOS: G-G and Panama Ambassador

High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), His Excellency Seth George Ramocan and Dr. Lola Ramocan (right), share a moment with Miss World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh, at a special reception held at the High Commission in London on Thursday (December 19).

6 years ago CultureForeign Affairs

Miss World Celebrated by Jamaicans in London

Miss World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh, was honoured by Jamaicans in the United Kingdom (UK) at a special reception held at the High Commission in London on Thursday (December 19). High Commissioner, His Excellency Seth George Ramocan, who hosted the event, said that Miss Singh’s coronation had capped off a year of accomplishments for the island. He said that 2019 was...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert Roberts (centre), and Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Jamaica, Her Excellency Inés Fors Fernández (left), view the exhibit highlighting diplomatic relations between Jamaica and Cuba over the years, which opened on Monday (December 9) in the Ministry

6 years ago CARICOMForeign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Ministry Mounts Exhibit on Cuba-CARICOM Relations

An exhibition, depicting the relationship between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Cuba, is on display in the main lobby of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, 21 Dominica Drive in New Kingston. The display, which was officially opened on Monday (December 9) by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert Roberts, is part of activities to celebrate...

Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (at lectern) addresses Friday’s (Nov. 29) sitting of the Upper House. Also pictured at left is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. In the background (from left) are: Government Senator, Kerensia Morrison; and Deputy President of the Upper House, Senator Aubyn Hill.

6 years ago Foreign Affairs

Business Owners Who Have Paid The Now Abolished Minimum Business Tax For This Year Are Entitled To A Refund

Business owners who have paid the now abolished minimum business tax for this year are entitled to a refund. This was disclosed by Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, as she piloted the legislation giving effect to the elimination and refund of the tax, at...

High Commissioner, His Excellency Seth George Ramocan, presents the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) to the Rt. Rev. Rose Hudson Wilkin, at a ceremony held recently at the High Commission in London. Rev. Hudson Wilkin was unable to travel to Jamaica to attend the National Honours and Awards Ceremony held at King’s House on October 21.

6 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaican Trailblazers Presented With National Awards In London

Dame Karlene Davis and the Rt. Rev. Rose Hudson Wilkin, two Jamaican trailblazers living in the United Kingdom (UK), have been presented with the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) for outstanding contribution in their fields. High Commissioner, His Excellency Seth George Ramocan, made the presentation on behalf of the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at a...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers a statement in the House of Representatives on November 19. Listening (at right) is State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

6 years ago Foreign AffairsParliamentPrime Minister

Jamaica And China To Focus On Increasing Trade

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica and China will focus on increasing trade, particularly in getting more Jamaican goods into the Chinese market. Mr. Holness said that already Jamaica has begun exporting live lobsters to China, and is in the process of finalising the procedures with the Chinese authorities to allow for the export of frozen lobsters....

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), receives a commemorative pin from Girls Brigade member, Tanesha Whyte, during Sunday’s (November 17) church service at St. Andrew Scots Kirk United Church in downtown Kingston, in observance of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Senator Johnson Smith read a message from Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who chairs the National Road Safety Council (NRSC). Sharing the moment (from left) are NRSC Executive Director, Paula Fletcher; and Pastor of St. Andrew Scots Kirk Church, Rev. Dr. Tamara Smith-Coleman.

6 years ago Foreign AffairsTransport

PHOTOS: World Road Traffic Victims Remembrance Day Church Service

6 years ago Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Positive Feedback In UK To Global Jamaica Diaspora Council

High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), His Excellency Seth George Ramocan, says he is pleased with the positive feedback of the UK Jamaican community to the new Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC), noting that it has re-energised discussions on the important role of the diaspora. “Members of the diaspora have spoken positively about the global reach of the new...