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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).
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).

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

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.
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.

Citizenship Granted to 28 Persons
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).
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).

Two Major Programmes to Foster Digital Innovation and Strengthen Climate Resilience
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.
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.

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

EU and Caribbean Partners Discuss Digital Cooperation

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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).
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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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Jamaica’s Ambassador-designate to the United States (US), Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, is greeted on arrival at the Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington DC on Wednesday (May 28) by United States Department of State Assistant Chief of Protocol, Nan Kennelly (second right). The welcome party included (from left) Alternate Representative of Jamaica to the OAS, Delita McCallum; and Chargé d’Affaires at the Jamaican Embassy in Washington DC, Lishann Salmon.
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica’s New US Ambassador Arrives in Washington DC

Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson arrived in Washington DC on Wednesday afternoon (May 28) to take up his position as Jamaica’s 14th Ambassador to the United States (US). He will also serve as Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), which is headquartered in Washington DC. The Ambassador-designate was met on arrival at Ronald Reagan National Airport by...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador-designate to the United States (US), Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (right), addresses Jamaican Embassy staff during a meeting on Thursday (May 29). He arrived in Washington DC on Wednesday (May 28) to begin his tour of duty as Jamaica’s 14th ambassador to the US. (Photo of Derrick Scott)
Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Ambassador Anderson Meets with Embassy Staff

Jamaica’s Ambassador-designate to the United States (US), Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (right), addresses Jamaican Embassy staff during a meeting on Thursday (May 29). He arrived in Washington DC on Wednesday (May 28) to begin his tour of duty as Jamaica’s 14th ambassador to the US. (Photo of Derrick Scott)
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses a special post-Cabinet press briefing on Thursday (May 29) at Jamaica House.
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Gov’t Expands Reintegration Strategy for Returnees

Cabinet has approved the establishment of a national technical working group on voluntary and involuntary migrants. Chaired by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), it forms part of the Government’s expanded reintegration and rehabilitation strategy. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who made the disclosure during a special post-Cabinet press briefing on Thursday...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a special post-Cabinet press briefing on Thursday (May 29) at Jamaica House.
Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

PM Welcomes Upgrade of US Travel Advisory for Jamaica

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has welcomed the United States’ decision to upgrade its travel advisory for Jamaica from a level three to a level two. Americans are now being advised to "exercise increased caution" rather than “reconsider travel”. “This is significant for Jamaica and it is, indeed, an encouraging development, one that reflects the hard work...
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