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

Human Development and Partnerships Top Agenda When Jamaica Assumes Chairmanship of CARICOM

When Jamaica assumes Chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), human development, capacity-building and partnerships will be central to all dialogues and actions. The incoming Chairman of CARICOM is Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who takes over from...
Logo for the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Logo for the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

Media Accreditation for CARICOM
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), listens as Senior Vice President, Latin America and the Caribbean Region, MasterCard International, Jaciguara Shibao (left), makes a comment during a courtesy call at the Ministry
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), listens as Senior Vice President, Latin America and the Caribbean Region, MasterCard International, Jaciguara Shibao (left), makes a comment during a courtesy call at the Ministry's North Street offices in Kingston on June 11. Others from (second left) are Director, Government and Strategic Growth for the English Caribbean, MasterCard International, Carl Gordon; and Country Manager, English Caribbean, MasterCard International, Dalton Fowles.

Executives of Mastercard International Call on Minister Charles Jr. (PHOTOS)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative for Jamaica, Kishan Khoday (left), and Managing Director of the JSE, Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, display a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the UNDP and JSE that formalises their long-standing collaboration focused on mobilising private-sector investment to advance national development goals aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Also present are Chairman of the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange, Professor Neville Ying, (second right) and Group Business Development Manager, JSE, Andre Gooden. The signing ceremony was held on Wednesday (June 11) at the JSE Headquarters on Harbour Street in Kingston.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative for Jamaica, Kishan Khoday (left), and Managing Director of the JSE, Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, display a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the UNDP and JSE that formalises their long-standing collaboration focused on mobilising private-sector investment to advance national development goals aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Also present are Chairman of the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange, Professor Neville Ying, (second right) and Group Business Development Manager, JSE, Andre Gooden. The signing ceremony was held on Wednesday (June 11) at the JSE Headquarters on Harbour Street in Kingston.

JSE and UNDP Sign MOU to Deepen Cooperation
The Prospect College Band performs during a reception to commemorate the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III, held on Tuesday, June 10, at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Kingston.
The Prospect College Band performs during a reception to commemorate the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III, held on Tuesday, June 10, at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Birthday Celebration – His Majesty King Charles III

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) shares a photo opportunity with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith (second left), Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emiliana Bernard Stephenson (right) and Colombian Pianist, Teresita Gomez (seated) during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Colombia and Jamaica at the Courtleigh Auditorium, Kingston, on Thursday (June 5).
Foreign Affairs

PHOTO: Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Between Colombia and Jamaica

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) shares a photo opportunity with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith (second left), Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emiliana Bernard Stephenson (right) and Colombian Pianist, Teresita Gomez (seated) during the celebration of the 60th...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), presents new Jamaican citizen Aye Mi San with a certificate formalising her status, during today’s (June 6) citizenship ceremony at the Police Officers Club in St. Andrew.
Foreign Affairs

Citizenship Granted to 28 Persons

Twenty-eight persons from 15 countries have been granted Jamaican citizenship by the Government. They were presented with documents formalising their status, by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), during a swearing-in ceremony at the Police Officers Club in St. Andrew, on June 6. The men, women and children hail from United Arab Emirates, United States of America, United Kingdom,...
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European Union (EU) Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola (left), in conversation with Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Managing Director, Dr. David Lowe (right) and Deputy Executive Director of the Caribbean Export Development Agency, Leo Naut. The interaction took place during a press briefing at the EU Delegation’s office in Kingston, on Friday (June 6).
Disaster ReliefForeign Affairs

Two Major Programmes to Foster Digital Innovation and Strengthen Climate Resilience

On the heels of high-level policy dialogue including partners from the European Union (EU) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the EU-LAC Digital Alliance is spotlighting two major programmes to foster digital innovation and strengthen climate resilience in Jamaica and the region. The programmes were highlighted by EU Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola, during a press...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador-designate to the United States (US), Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, presents copies of his letters of credence to Chief of Protocol of the US Department of State, Ambassador Monica Elizabeth Crowley on Wednesday (June 4). Ambassador-designate Anderson arrived in Washington DC on May 28 to begin his tour of duty as Jamaica’s 14th envoy to the US.
Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Ambassador Anderson Presents Credential to United States Department of State

Jamaica’s Ambassador-designate to the United States (US), Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, presents copies of his letters of credence to Chief of Protocol of the US Department of State, Ambassador Monica Elizabeth Crowley on Wednesday (June 4). Ambassador-designate Anderson arrived in Washington DC on May 28 to begin his tour of duty as Jamaica’s 14th envoy to the US.
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation, and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks, delivers remarks at the opening of the first European Union (EU), Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Digital Alliance High Level Policy Dialogue, on Thursday (June 5). The event will be held at the S Hotel in Kingston from June 5 to 6.
Foreign AffairsOffice of the Prime MinisterTechnology

EU and Caribbean Partners Discuss Digital Cooperation

Partners from the European Union (EU), Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are meeting in Kingston, Jamaica, to hold talks on digital cooperation. The talks are being facilitated under the first EU-LAC Digital Alliance High Level Policy Dialogue. The high-level meeting, which is being co-chaired by Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago, is being held at the S Hotel in Kingston,...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks during a briefing at the Ministry’s office in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (June 3).
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Pursuing Seat on Councils of Three Global Policy-Shaping Organisations

Jamaica is seeking representation on the councils of three key international organisations that shape global policies. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, provided an update on Jamaica’s candidatures during a briefing with members of the diplomatic corps at the Ministry’s office in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (June 3). “First up is Category C...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, briefs members of the diplomatic corps about the upcoming 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which will be held in Montego Bay, St. James, from July 6 to 8. The briefing was held at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (June 3).
CARICOMForeign Affairs

Jamaica’s CARICOM Chairmanship to Focus on People, Partnerships & Prosperity

Jamaica will be leading dialogue and action under the theme ‘People, Partnerships, Prosperity: Promoting a Secure and Sustainable Future’, when the country assumes chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on July 1, 2025. This was revealed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, during a briefing with the diplomatic corps at the Ministry’s...
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