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Head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Mainstreaming Acceleration Policy Support (MAPS) Mission Team, Nik Sekhran, addresses debriefing for the implementation of the UNDP’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Jamaica, at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), in New Kingston, on October 28.

Govt Commences Work on Roadmap to Guide Implementation of SDGs

The Government has commenced work to develop a roadmap to guide the implementation of the United Nations (UN) post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Jamaica. A five-member United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Mainstreaming Acceleration Policy Support (MAPS) Mission Team was...

Chilean Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Eduardo Bonilla (left), greets Foreign Service Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kavoy Ashley (right), during a recent meeting at the Embassy of Chile in New Kingston. The meeting was held prior to the Mr. Ashley’s departure to the Republic of Chile where he is participating in a three-month Diplomatic Training Programme at the Andrés Bello Diplomatic Academy. At centre is the Chilean Consul in Jamaica, Maximiliano Jara.

Foreign Service Officer Pursuing Diplomatic Training Course in Chile

Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (3rd left), listens as Chairman of the Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force (JDETF), Mr. Leo Gilling (second left), explains the concept behind the fundraising campaign – ‘Pledge 2 Build’ – which was launched at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, DC, on October 26. Others (from left) are President of the Jamaica Association of Maryland (JAM), Reverend Dr. Noel Godfrey; President of the National Association of Jamaica and Supportive Organizations (NAJASO), Mr. Rick Nugent, and member of the JDETF Board, Mrs. Vanessa Buckle.

Diaspora to Raise US$2 Million for Education

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing the Jamaica Christian Diaspora Conference at the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites, St. James on October 14.

Jamaica to Utilise Skills of the Diaspora as Part of Growth Strategy

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the Jamaica Christian Diaspora Conference on October 13 at the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites in St. James.

Foreign Affairs Minister Hails Contribution of the Church

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Jamaica and Spain Celebrate 50 Years

Relations between Jamaica and Spain have strengthened, and this year the two countries are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic ties. This year is also the 10th anniversary of The Spanish-Jamaican Foundation (SJF), which has been in existence since 2006. “The importance of our presence here has been increased in recent years, thanks to the numerous investments that have arrived in...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the Jamaica Christian Diaspora Conference at the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites, St. James, on October 13.

9 years ago Foreign Affairs

Gov’t Looking to Amend Immigration Act

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the Government is looking to amend the Immigration Act to give overseas Jamaicans certain benefits akin to holders of a Jamaican passport. She said the move was proposed by the Economic Growth Council (EGC) in response to the concerns of overseas Jamaicans about the hassles they...

International soldiers clearing garbage from the shoreline along the Palisadoes strip earlier this year.

9 years ago EnvironmentForeign Affairs

Gov’t to Establish Committee for ‘Trash-Free Waters’ Initiative

The Government will shortly establish a multi-stakeholder committee to oversee the pilot implementation of the ‘Trash-Free Waters’ initiative that aims to curtail the pollution of the Caribbean Sea. This was announced by Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, during a sitting of the Senate on October 7. The Trash-Free Waters initiative, which was launched...

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (standing), addressing Friday’s (October 7) sitting of the Senate at Gordon House.

9 years ago Foreign Affairs

CARICOM Disaster Recovery Mechanism Activated

Jamaica has activated the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) disaster recovery assistance mechanism for Haiti and the Bahamas which were impacted by Hurricane Matthew. This was announced by Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, during Friday’s (October 7) sitting of the Senate at Gordon House. Senator Johnson Smith said the engagement will entail teams of Jamaica...

9 years ago EnvironmentForeign Affairs

Jamaica in Full Preparation and Activation Mode

Jamaica is under a Hurricane Watch in preparation for Hurricane Matthew, designated as a strong system that could cause significant damage to people, property and our country’s infrastructure. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, is assuring the international community, including our bilateral and international partner countries, as well as our Diaspora, that...

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

9 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica in Full Preparation & Activation Mode

9 years ago Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Ambassador Marks Presents Credentials to OAS Secretary General

Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, presented her credentials as Jamaica’s Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) to the OAS Secretary General, Luis Almagro, in Washington on September 29. The Ambassador said Jamaica is committed to the principles and objectives of the OAS. “These principles include the promotion of democracy, the protection of human rights,...