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 Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks during a Post-Cabinet Press Briefing on Wednesday (February 11) at Jamaica House.
 Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks during a Post-Cabinet Press Briefing on Wednesday (February 11) at Jamaica House.

Gov’t Monitoring Potential Impact of Cuba Fuel Crisis

The Government continues to monitor developments regarding the availability of aviation fuel in Cuba, anticipated flight disruptions to the neighbouring island, and the potential impact on Jamaicans residing there. Travel to and from Cuba is expected to be disrupted in...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses Heads of Jamaica’s diplomatic and consular missions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (February 11). He is flanked by Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and State Minister, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses Heads of Jamaica’s diplomatic and consular missions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (February 11). He is flanked by Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and State Minister, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

PM Urges Diplomats to Forge Partnerships for National Reconstruction Under NaRRA
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, details State initiatives and programmes while delivering the Throne Speech during the ceremonial opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 Financial Year, at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, details State initiatives and programmes while delivering the Throne Speech during the ceremonial opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 Financial Year, at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).

Gov’t to Finalise New Trade Policy to Boost Exports and Investment
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right, front row); Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second left, front row); State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right, front row) and Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith (left, front row), share in a group photo with Jamaica’s heads of mission at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (February 11).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right, front row); Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second left, front row); State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right, front row) and Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith (left, front row), share in a group photo with Jamaica’s heads of mission at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (February 11).

Foreign Policy Must Be Leveraged for Economic Independence – PM
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks at a post-Cabinet Press Briefing on Wednesday (February 11) at Jamaica House.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks at a post-Cabinet Press Briefing on Wednesday (February 11) at Jamaica House.

Gov’t Monitoring Situation in Cuba

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), receives a vinyl token titled
CultureForeign Affairs

Minister Grange Receives Jamaica-Argentina Cultural Token

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, was presented with a commemorative vinyl token titled ‘Jamaica-Argentina: A Tango-Reggae SoundClash’ during the Bob Marley tribute concert at Emancipation Park in Kingston on Friday (February 6). The token was handed over by Ambassador of Argentina to Jamaica, His Excellency Marcelo Balbi Calvo, as part of a cultural initiative developed...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Foreign Affairs

Gov’t Committed To Strengthening Jamaica’s Financial System – Senator Johnson Smith

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the Government is committed to strengthening the country’s financial system and framework against illicit activities and financial crimes. She made the declaration in the Senate on Friday (Feb. 6), as members approved the Financial Investigations Division (Amendment) Act, which will empower the Financial Investigations Division (FID) to...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Honourable Alando Terrelonge.
Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Diaspora Elections to Proceed as Planned; Terrelonge Affirms Support for Transparent, Inclusive Process

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, the Honourable Alando Terrelonge, says the 2026 elections for membership to the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and its youth arm (GJDYC) are moving forward as scheduled with the full support of the Foreign Ministry. Voting is set to take place online at connectmeja.com from January 28 to...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks (left), shares a photo with World Bank Director for Caribbean Countries, Lilia Burunciuc, during the official opening of the World Bank
Finance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

World Bank Opens New Caribbean Offices In Jamaica

The World Bank Group, on Thursday (Jan. 29), officially opened its new, energy-efficient offices in Jamaica, which will serve as the hub for its Caribbean operations. Located at 1 Belmont Road in Kingston, the building brings the Bank’s Caribbean team together in one physical space, which will strengthen the institution’s presence and support in Jamaica and the wider region. In...
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