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 United Kingdom (UK), Jamaica’s largest trading partner in that bloc, said Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon....

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)...

The Government has allocated $232 million for the provision of customised office facilities for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. The new space is to adequately support the needs of the Ministry in terms of accommodation of staff, meeting and conference facilities and waiting areas for diplomats and other visitors. Details of the project are outlined in the...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, has lauded Appleton Estate master blender, Joy Spence, for 20 years as creator of some of the world’s finest aged rums. Ms. Spence, who has been with the Caribbean's leading rum manufacturing company for the past 35 years, has the honour of being the first woman to hold the position...

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...

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...

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the Government is actively moving to forge new relationships and alliances with emerging markets as part of the economic growth agenda. “We’re seeking to broaden our bilateral horizons to take account of the prospects for mutually beneficial opportunities with new partners,” she said. Senator Johnson Smith was...