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Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) and Commissioner of Customs, Dr. Velma Ricketts Walker, provides an overview of the entity’s operations to stakeholders attending a technical briefing on day one of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade’s Diplomatic Week. The briefing was held at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on Monday (March 10).
Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) and Commissioner of Customs, Dr. Velma Ricketts Walker, provides an overview of the entity’s operations to stakeholders attending a technical briefing on day one of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade’s Diplomatic Week. The briefing was held at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on Monday (March 10).

JCA Awaiting Senate Approval for New Customs Act by Fiscal Year-End

Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Velma Ricketts Walker, is anticipating Senate approval of the new Customs Act before the end of this fiscal year. The legislation was passed in the House of Representatives on May 29,...
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, congratulates Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Suriname, His Excellency Albert Ramdin, on his historic election as the new Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) on Monday, March 10, during the 56th Special Session of the General Assembly of the OAS at its headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, congratulates Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Suriname, His Excellency Albert Ramdin, on his historic election as the new Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) on Monday, March 10, during the 56th Special Session of the General Assembly of the OAS at its headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Foreign Affairs Minister Hails New Secretary General of OAS
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Diplomatic Corps Dinner to Be Held on March 13
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, addresses members of the Diplomatic Corps at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston on Monday (March 10). The event was part of activities marking Diplomatic Week 2025 under the theme ‘Building Partnerships for Sustainable Development’.
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, addresses members of the Diplomatic Corps at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston on Monday (March 10). The event was part of activities marking Diplomatic Week 2025 under the theme ‘Building Partnerships for Sustainable Development’.

BOJ Governor Highlights 15 Years of Economic Growth Fuelled by Multilateral Partnerships
Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola, speaks at the EU-Jamaica 50th Anniversary 5K & 10K Run, themed ‘All Together Against Crime & Violence’, held on Sunday (March 9) downtown Kingston.
Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola, speaks at the EU-Jamaica 50th Anniversary 5K & 10K Run, themed ‘All Together Against Crime & Violence’, held on Sunday (March 9) downtown Kingston.

PHOTOS: EU-Jamaica 5K and 10K Run

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

Heads of Missions to Get Updates on New Developments During Diplomatic Week

Diplomatic Week presents an opportunity for Jamaica to engage with its Heads of Missions and provide updates on the country’s political, economic, cultural and social landscape, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.  She was providing details on activities for the week during a recent JIS Think Tank.  Diplomatic Week 2025 will be...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held on Thursday (March 6) at the agency’s Television Department in Kingston.
Foreign Affairs

Diplomatic Week 2025 Kicks Off March 10

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is finalising preparations for Diplomatic Week from March 10 to March 14. About 12 newly appointed heads of mission will present copies of their credentials to Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think...
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Foreign AffairsGender Affairs

Women Dominate Senior Management at Foreign Affairs Ministry

Eighty-two per cent of the senior management of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade are women. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, made the disclosure during Tuesday’s (March 4) International Women’s Day Edition of Post-Cabinet Press Briefing, held at Jamaica House. International Women’s Day will be observed on March 8, under the theme ‘Accelerate Action’. “Twenty-three...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks (third right) with members of the David “Wagga” Hunt Scholarship Foundation gala organising committee at last year’s event held at the Atrium of the National Education Association building in downtown Washington, DC.
Foreign Affairs

David “Wagga” Hunt Scholarship Gala on March 8

Two outstanding Washington DC-based Jamaicans will be honoured at this year’s David “Wagga” Hunt Scholarship red carpet gala on March 8. They are dental surgeon and Kingston College (KC) alumni, Dr. Maurice Miles, and Chairman of Jamaica Howard University Affinity Network (JHUAN) and Howard University board member, Donald Christian. Dr. Miles will be recognised for his medical leadership in the...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right) in discussion with Chairman, White River Fish Sanctuary and Marine Association, Belinda Collier Morrow (centre) and Sanctuary Manager, White River Marine Association and Fish Sanctuary, Reanne McKenzie, during the official launch of the project dubbed ‘A Jamaican Path from Hills to Ocean’ at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters, Mona on July 19, 2022.
Finance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

$234 Million Allocated to Jamaican Path from Hills to Ocean Project

A sum of $234 million has been budgeted to continue work under the Jamaican Path from Hills to Ocean Project in fiscal year 2025/26. The project, implemented by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), aims to bolster the country’s resilience to climate change and reduce poverty, through the implementation of an integrated and sustainable landscape management methodology. Details of the...
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Past Caribbean Canada Leaders Dialogue participants
EducationForeign Affairs

Jamaicans Invited to Apply for Caribbean Canada Leaders Dialogue 2025

Persons interested in developing their leadership skills are being invited to apply to participate in the Caribbean Canada Leaders Dialogue 2025 (CCLD 2025), set to take place from May 22 to June 1, 2025. Applications are open to individuals from Canada and 26 Caribbean nations, including Jamaica. The programme invites participants from all sectors, including business, government, education, labour and...
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