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Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), listens to a point being made by Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, during the Third Jamaica/EU Political Dialogue held recently at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices.
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), listens to a point being made by Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, during the Third Jamaica/EU Political Dialogue held recently at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices.

Gov’t Looking to Strengthen Trade Relations with EU

The Government is examining ways to more effectively utilise the CARIFORUM-European Union (EU) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to strengthen Jamaica’s trade relations with the 27-member EU. This is against the background of significant developments, notably the pending departure of the...
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, presents a plaque to Joyce Spence in recognition of her 20 years as Appleton Estate master blender and the first female to hold this position in the spirits industry. Occasion was a function held at the Jamaican Embassy in Washington D.C on February 4 to honour the master blender. Sharing in the occasion is J. Wray & Nephew’s Global Brand Public Relations Manager, Catherine McDonald.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, presents a plaque to Joyce Spence in recognition of her 20 years as Appleton Estate master blender and the first female to hold this position in the spirits industry. Occasion was a function held at the Jamaican Embassy in Washington D.C on February 4 to honour the master blender. Sharing in the occasion is J. Wray & Nephew’s Global Brand Public Relations Manager, Catherine McDonald.

Jamaican Embassy in Washington Pays Tribute to First Female Master Blender
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), greets Bolivia’s Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States, His Excellency Ambassador Diego Pary Rodriguez (left), during a ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston yesterday (Feb. 7). At centre is Honorary Consul, Consulate of Ecuador, Clelia Barreto de Hunter. The function formed part of activities to observe Diplomatic Week 2017, which runs from February 5 to 10 under the theme: ‘Growth through Partnerships’.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), greets Bolivia’s Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States, His Excellency Ambassador Diego Pary Rodriguez (left), during a ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston yesterday (Feb. 7). At centre is Honorary Consul, Consulate of Ecuador, Clelia Barreto de Hunter. The function formed part of activities to observe Diplomatic Week 2017, which runs from February 5 to 10 under the theme: ‘Growth through Partnerships’.

Gov’t Looking to Forge Ties with Emerging Markets
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses heads of diplomatic missions during a ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston yesterday (February 7). The function formed part of activities to observe Diplomatic Week 2017, which runs from February 5 to 10 under the theme: ‘Growth through Partnerships’. The week provides members of the diplomatic corps with an opportunity to engage with the Government and the private sector.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses heads of diplomatic missions during a ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston yesterday (February 7). The function formed part of activities to observe Diplomatic Week 2017, which runs from February 5 to 10 under the theme: ‘Growth through Partnerships’. The week provides members of the diplomatic corps with an opportunity to engage with the Government and the private sector.

Report of CARICOM Review Commission to be Completed Soon
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), introduces Ambassador of the Dominican Republic and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Dr. José Tomás Ares Germán (centre) to Lord Bishop, Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, Right Reverend Dr. Howard Gregory (right). Occasion was the 2017 Diplomatic Week church service held yesterday (February 5) at the University Chapel on the Mona campus. Diplomatic Week is being observed from February 5 to February 10 under the theme: ‘Growth through Partnerships.’
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), introduces Ambassador of the Dominican Republic and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Dr. José Tomás Ares Germán (centre) to Lord Bishop, Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, Right Reverend Dr. Howard Gregory (right). Occasion was the 2017 Diplomatic Week church service held yesterday (February 5) at the University Chapel on the Mona campus. Diplomatic Week is being observed from February 5 to February 10 under the theme: ‘Growth through Partnerships.’

Foreign Minister Emphasises Importance of Bilateral Partnerships

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Budget 2017/2018Foreign Affairs

Project to Develop National Policy on Migration Gets $37 Million

The Government has allocated $37.25 million for the completion of a project to develop a national policy and plan of action on international migration and development. According to the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditures, now before the House of Representatives, the project aims to build the capacity of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to implement the National Plan of Action (NPA)...
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Foreign Affairs Ministry to Work on Priority Projects

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is to spearhead work on several of the Government’s priority projects during the 2017-18 fiscal year. These projects include: completion of the National Consular Policy to improve the quality of consular services to Jamaican and foreign nationals; a repositioning of its network of Honorary Consuls, with an emphasis on expanding trade and...
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Jamaica Committed to Implement WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation

Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade says that while awaiting entry into force of the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation, Jamaica is taking steps to ensure its implementation. This includes identifying areas in which support from international development partners will be required for its implementation and establishing a Task Force on Trade Facilitation...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses yesterday
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Government Communicating with Key Stakeholders in US

The Government will continue to communicate with key stakeholders in the United States regarding the recent Executive Orders on immigration and travel signed by President of the United States, Donald Trump. This was noted by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, during yesterday's (February 1) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew. “The...
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Mission Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Jamaica, Maura Barry, addresses an energy efficiency training workshop for members of the hotel sector at the Half Moon Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, recently. Ms. Barry told participants that the United States government will continue to give full support to Jamaica and other Caribbean countries to become energy independent.
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US Will Continue to Support Jamaica’s Energy Programme

Mission Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Jamaica, Maura Barry, says the United States government will continue to give full support to Jamaica and other Caribbean countries to become energy independent. Addressing a recently held energy-efficiency training workshop for members of the hotel sector at the Half Moon Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, Ms....
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Regional Workshop on the Management of Marine Resources

A three-day Regional Workshop on measures to manage marine resources commenced on January 24 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. It is being hosted by the British High Commission, under the Caribbean Commonwealth Marine Economies programme, which involves a £5.6 million package of measures to help small island countries reduce poverty by preserving their marine environments, and making...
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