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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (fourth left), shares a light moment with high-ranking officers of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and Jamaica Defence Force. From left are Assistant Security Attaché, Inspector Ewon Simms; Lieutenant Colonel Zavian Phipps; Lieutenant Colonel, Akeen Haughton James; Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gary McKenzie; Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Allen; Assistant Commissioner of Police, Christopher Brown; Senior Superintendent of Police, Patrae Rowe; and Security Attaché at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC., Senior Superintendent of Police, Tanisha Ellison. The officers participated in the recent two-week Caribbean Security and Defence Course at the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (fourth left), shares a light moment with high-ranking officers of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and Jamaica Defence Force. From left are Assistant Security Attaché, Inspector Ewon Simms; Lieutenant Colonel Zavian Phipps; Lieutenant Colonel, Akeen Haughton James; Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gary McKenzie; Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Allen; Assistant Commissioner of Police, Christopher Brown; Senior Superintendent of Police, Patrae Rowe; and Security Attaché at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC., Senior Superintendent of Police, Tanisha Ellison. The officers participated in the recent two-week Caribbean Security and Defence Course at the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C.

Ambassador Anderson Reaffirms Jamaica’s Commitment to Caribbean Security Cooperation

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, recently reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to advancing regional defence and security cooperation across the Caribbean, as he addressed defence and security professionals representing 16 countries at...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right) presents a gift to High Commissioner of the Republic of Malta, George Borg (second left), during a courtesy call at the Ministry
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right) presents a gift to High Commissioner of the Republic of Malta, George Borg (second left), during a courtesy call at the Ministry's North Street offices in Kingston on March 18. Sharing the moment are State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Donovan Williams (left), and Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings. Mr. Borg was in Jamaica as part of Diplomatic Days 2026 .

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

State Minister Terrelonge Urges Diaspora to Register for Biennial Conference in June
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Jamaica's former Ambassador to the United States and Minister of Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Audrey P. Marks.

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Minister of Water, Environment, and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers a Ministerial Briefing during the Diplomatic Days 2026 high-level engagement at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade offices in downtown Kingston. His address was presented on March 18.
Minister of Water, Environment, and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers a Ministerial Briefing during the Diplomatic Days 2026 high-level engagement at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade offices in downtown Kingston. His address was presented on March 18.

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses the annual Diplomatic Dinner on Thursday (March 19) inside the Ballroom at King
Foreign AffairsGovernor General

G-G Hails Friendship, Support from Int’l Community During Hurricane Recovery

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has commended the international partners for their continued friendship and support to Jamaica, particularly as the country recovers from the impact of Hurricane Melissa. The Governor-General, who was addressing the annual Diplomatic Dinner at King’s House on Thursday (March 19), told the envoys that Jamaica has been strengthened by the strong...
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EU LECTURE 3: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, delivers remarks at the European Union (EU) in Jamaica 50th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture at the Regional Headquarters of the University of the West Indies (UWI) in Mona, St. Andrew on Friday (March 20).
Foreign AffairsVision 2030

EU-Jamaica Partnership Has Supported Development Goals – Senator Johnson Smith

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the partnership between Jamaica and the European Union (EU), spanning five decades, has supported the country’s development goals, while delivering real and tangible benefits to citizens. Addressing the EU in Jamaica 50th anniversary lecture held at the University of the West Indies’ Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses Wednesday’s (March 18) Ministerial Briefing during Diplomatic Days 2026, at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston.
CARICOMForeign Affairs

Jamaica’s CARICOM Chairmanship Advances Regional Integration

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has affirmed that Jamaica’s recent chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) effectively advanced the region’s integration agenda. “Jamaica was able to promote discourse and renewed commitments of Member States on advancing the region’s integration efforts in the areas of economic integration, human and social development, foreign policy...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses Wednesday’s (March 18) Ministerial Briefing, held as part of Diplomatic Days 2026 at the Ministry’s headquarters in downtown Kingston.
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger Partnerships with Diplomatic Corps

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has reaffirmed Jamaica’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with members of the diplomatic corps to address shared priorities and challenges. She made the pledge while addressing the Ministerial Briefing on Wednesday (March 18), held during Diplomatic Days 2026 at the Ministry’s headquarters in downtown Kingston. “We are committed...
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