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

Johnson Smith Inks Post – Brexit Trade Agreement with UK

Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade was among nine (9) Caribbean Ministers of Trade who together with UK Trade Minister, Hon. George Hollingbery, signed an agreement to preserve existing preferential trade terms between...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fifth from right), with members of Kiwanis International, who made a courtesy call at King’s House on March 19. At (fifth left) is Governor of Eastern Canada and the Caribbean District, Melford Clarke.

PHOTOS: Members of Kiwanis International Call on the G-G

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left) listens to Liguanea Preparatory School student, Alexa Cox (second left), during the Commonwealth Day celebrations at King’s House on Monday (March 11). Also listening are Special Adviser to the Governor-General, Ambassador Burchell Whiteman (second right); and Youth Ambassador, RCS, Romario Simpson.

Jamaica has Benefited from Being Part of the Commonwealth – Charles Jr.

Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fifth left) and Lady Allen (sixth left), with members of the Diplomatic Corps following a cocktail reception and State dinner at King’s House on February 22, 2018. Also pictured is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (fourth left).

Foreign Affairs Ministry Hosts Annual Diplomatic Week

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Pearnel Charles (right) with (from left): Foreign Services Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Aliecia Taylor; Leader of Opposition Business in the House of Representatives, Phillip Paulwell; Prefect, Vauxhall High School, Tajay Malcolm; Deputy Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Valrie A. Curtis; and Deputy Head Girl, Vauxhall High School, Charlecia Robinson. Occasion was a Commonwealth Day youth consultation held on March 11 at the school in Kingston.

Commonwealth a Testament to the Principle of Connectivity – PM

7 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Increasing Its Engagement with Bilateral Partners

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has continued to pursue a robust strategy of increasing the scope of engagement with Jamaica’s bilateral partners in support of the Government’s strategic focus on providing citizen security, growing the economy, creating jobs, and advancing the overall development objectives. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith said many advancements in Jamaica’s...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness meets with President of Estonia Her Excellency Kersti Kaljulaid.

7 years ago Foreign AffairsOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime MinisterTechnology

PM Holness Hails Estonia’s Digital Economy

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica can model Estonia’s steps toward becoming fully digitalized. The Prime Minister said there are many positive lessons that Jamaica can learn from Estonia’s experience in creating a digital society. “Estonia is a good example for the world to see. You have embraced technology and you are better off for it. Madame President, I must...

7 years ago Budget 2019/2020Foreign Affairs

$168 Million for Foreign Affairs Ministry Relocation Activities

The Government has allotted another $168 million in 2019/2020 to continue carrying out activities related to the relocation of the offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade to downtown Kingston. This is outlined in the 2019/20 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The money will be used to complete the supply and installation of...

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. (FILE)

7 years ago Budget 2019/2020Foreign AffairsParliamentVision 2030

Government to Leverage New Opportunities in Partner Countries to Support Trade

The Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, will work assiduously to leverage new opportunities in both traditional and non-traditional partner countries to support trade, investment and technical cooperation pursuits. This was stated by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, as he delivered the Throne Speech to open the 2019/20 Parliamentary Year at Gordon...

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, provides an update of developments with State refinery, Petrojam, during a press conference at Jamaica House on Tuesday (February 12).

7 years ago Foreign Affairs

Petrojam Review Commission to Submit Recommendations Shortly

The Petrojam Review Commission will shortly submit recommendations to the Government regarding the State refinery’s operations. Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, said that the recommendations are based on a technical analysis of the facility. They will, among other things, address changes in the international fuel regulatory regime, which take effect in 2020, and...

7 years ago Foreign Affairs

Gov’t Reports Good Progress in Repurchase of Venezuelan Stake in Petrojam

The Government is reporting that “good progress” has been made in negotiating the repurchase of the Venezuelan entity, PDV Caribe’ 49 per cent stake in State refinery, Petrojam. Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who heads Jamaica’s negotiating team, indicated that PDV accepted a settlement price offer agreed on by the parties, following “serious”...

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left); and Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), receive a package of medication from Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency, Sevala Naik. Medications, valued at US$150,000, was handed over to the Government at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in New Kingston on February 7.

7 years ago Foreign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Local Health Sector to Receive Support from India

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is being finalised between Jamaica and India to upgrade the quality and scope of resources in healthcare, medical education and training, and research in both countries. Specifically, the agreement will result in the exchange and training of medical doctors, nurses, and other health professionals. It will also facilitate the setting up of healthcare facilities and...