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Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second right), shakes hands with Tourism Minister of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency, Francisco Javier Garcia (left), just before the signing of the multi-destination agreement between the countries at the Jewel Grande Resort and Spa in St. James on November 28. Others looking on are Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right); and Foreign Affairs Minister of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Miguel Vargas Maldonado.

Jamaica and Dominican Republic Sign Multi-Destination Agreement

Jamaica and the Dominican Republic have signed a multi-destination agreement, which will provide both countries access to a combined larger market. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed during a luncheon with Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and...

President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez. (FILE)

Count on the Dominican Republic – President Medina

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right); and President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez (left), observe as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second right); and her Dominican Republic counterpart, Miguel Vargas, shake hands after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at facilitating closer relations between the countries. The signing took place during a joint press briefing held at the Office of the Prime Minister today (November 27) after a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Holness and President Medina.

Jamaica and Dominican Republic to Forge Closer Ties

President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez, lays a wreath at the Cenotaph in National Heroes Park in memory of soldiers who died in World Wars I and II, today (November 27).

President of the Dominican Republic Lays Flowers to Remember War Dead

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) introduces President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez (second left) to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (fourth left). Other members of the Cabinet looking on (from fifth left) are: Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. At third left is Opposition Spokesman on Foreign Affairs, Lisa Hanna, who represented Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips. President Medina arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Monday (November 27) for a one-day State Visit.

President Medina Arrives for State Visit

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, presents the Marcus Garvey Lifetime Achievement Award to renowned scientist Dr. Henry Lowe, at the 24th annual Caribbean American Heritage Awards gala held on November 17 at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Washington D.C. ( Photo Derrick Scott ).

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Dr. Lowe, Etana Get Caribbean American Heritage Awards

Renowned Jamaican scientist Dr. Henry Lowe and entertainer Shauna “Etana” McKenzie-Morris are among eight recipients of the 2017 Caribbean American Heritage awards presented by the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS). At the ICS’ 24th annual gala held in Washington, D.C., on November 17, Dr. Lowe was presented with the Marcus Garvey Lifetime Achievement Award for his 50 years of contributions...

9 years ago Foreign Affairs

Dominican Republic President Comes on Monday

President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sanchez, will pay a one-day State visit to Jamaica on Monday, November 27. President Medina is scheduled to arrive at the Norman Manley International Airport at 10:00 am where he will be met by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen; Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness; and...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), straightens the uniform of a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) while reviewing a parade for 135 former district constables who have transitioned into the JCF, at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on November 10. At left is Parade Commander, Superintendent of Police, Errol Thompson.

9 years ago Foreign AffairsNational Security and Peace

British Minister Observes CSJP’S Initiative at Work with Troubled Students

The British Minister of State for the Caribbean, Commonwealth and the United Nations, Rt. Hon. Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, on Friday (November 10), toured the Kingston High School, where he observed the Men With a Message initiative of the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP III) engage students with behavioural and attitudinal issues. The visit was an opportunity for the...

Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. (FILE)

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Senate Begins Debate on National Identification and Registration Bill

The National Identification and Registration Act, 2017, which seeks to establish a reliable identification system for Jamaicans, is expected to be passed at the next sitting of the Senate on Friday (November 10). This is the intention of the Government, as it seeks to secure funding from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to undertake the project which is being implemented...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses delegates at a Regional Policy Dialogue on Trade and Integration convened by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) at its headquarters in Washington DC on Wednesday, November 1. Beside the Minister is Deputy Director, Foreign Trade Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Richard Brown, while in the background is Minister-Counsellor, Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, Nicholette Williams.

9 years ago Foreign Affairs

Rapid Growth of E-Commerce offers Opportunity for Region – Johnson Smith

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the rapid pace of technological advancement and expansion of e-commerce globally provides opportunity for Latin American and Caribbean countries to increase trade and commercial ties and pursue their respective growth agendas. She was addressing a Regional Policy Dialogue on Trade and Integration convened by the Inter-American...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left) and Head of United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Operations in Central America, Colombia and the Caribbean, Ingar Falck Olsen, affix their signatures to documents formalising a memorandum of understanding for technical assistance, at Jamaica House in Kingston on October 31.

9 years ago Foreign AffairsHealth & WellnessYouth

Health Ministry to get Technical Assistance for Projects

The Government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the provision of technical assistance to the Ministry of Health valued at US$564,297. This will assist the Government’s plans to construct the Western Regional Children’s Hospital. The four-month consultancy will be implemented at a cost of US$146,663. It will also help...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (left), is greeted by the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice-President of the B

9 years ago Foreign AffairsJustice

Ambassador Marks Woos Israeli Investors

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, is inviting Israelis to explore investment opportunities in Jamaica. Ambassador Marks, who addressed members of the B’nai B’rith International Center for Human Rights and Public Policy at its headquarters in Washington DC recently, urged members who have an interest in trade and investment to organise a delegation to Jamaica...