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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks during a briefing at the Ministry’s office in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (June 3).

Jamaica Pursuing Seat on Councils of Three Global Policy-Shaping Organisations

Jamaica is seeking representation on the councils of three key international organisations that shape global policies. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, provided an update on Jamaica’s candidatures during a briefing with members...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, briefs members of the diplomatic corps about the upcoming 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which will be held in Montego Bay, St. James, from July 6 to 8. The briefing was held at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (June 3).

Jamaica’s CARICOM Chairmanship to Focus on People, Partnerships & Prosperity

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), presents outgoing Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Chen Daojiang with a token on behalf of the Jamaican people. The exchange took place during a farewell luncheon held in the Ambassador’s honour on Thursday (May 29), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Farewell Lucheon for Chinese Ambassador (PHOTOS)

Jamaica’s Ambassador-designate to the United States (US), Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, is greeted on arrival at the Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington DC on Wednesday (May 28) by United States Department of State Assistant Chief of Protocol, Nan Kennelly (second right). The welcome party included (from left) Alternate Representative of Jamaica to the OAS, Delita McCallum; and Chargé d’Affaires at the Jamaican Embassy in Washington DC, Lishann Salmon.

Jamaica’s New US Ambassador Arrives in Washington DC

Jamaica’s Ambassador-designate to the United States (US), Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (right), addresses Jamaican Embassy staff during a meeting on Thursday (May 29). He arrived in Washington DC on Wednesday (May 28) to begin his tour of duty as Jamaica’s 14th ambassador to the US. (Photo of Derrick Scott)

PHOTOS: Ambassador Anderson Meets with Embassy Staff

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses a special post-Cabinet press briefing on Thursday (May 29) at Jamaica House.

12 months ago Finance & Public ServiceForeign AffairsIndustryJamaican DiasporaNational Security and Peace

Gov’t Expands Reintegration Strategy for Returnees

Cabinet has approved the establishment of a national technical working group on voluntary and involuntary migrants. Chaired by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), it forms part of the Government’s expanded reintegration and rehabilitation strategy. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who made the disclosure during a special post-Cabinet press briefing on Thursday...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a special post-Cabinet press briefing on Thursday (May 29) at Jamaica House.

12 months ago Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

PM Welcomes Upgrade of US Travel Advisory for Jamaica

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has welcomed the United States’ decision to upgrade its travel advisory for Jamaica from a level three to a level two. Americans are now being advised to "exercise increased caution" rather than “reconsider travel”. “This is significant for Jamaica and it is, indeed, an encouraging development, one that reflects the hard work...

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second right), greets Scholarship Recipient for Accounting, Capeech Watkins (second left); Scholarship Recipient for Veterinary Medicine, Saunshay Smiley (left); and Scholarship Recipient for Nursing, Cassandra Davy (third left). Looking on is Cuba’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Fermín Quiñones Sánchez (right). The interaction took place during the awards ceremony for the Cuba-Jamaica Bilateral Scholarship Programme, held on Wednesday (May 28) at the Embassy of Cuba in Kingston.

12 months ago EducationForeign Affairs

Students Receive Full Scholarships to Study In Cuba

Fourteen Jamaican students have been awarded full scholarships to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Cuba under the longstanding Cuba-Jamaica Bilateral Scholarship Programme. The students, who will begin their studies in August, will be enrolled in programmes, including medicine, nursing, dental services, veterinary medicine, accounting, and ophthalmology. All costs associated with tuition, accommodation, and living expenses will be fully covered....

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness speaking during the National Labour Day Project at Mason River Environmental and Research Park in Clarendon on Friday (May 23).

12 months ago EnvironmentForeign AffairsLabour Day 2025Vision 2030

Jamaica Poised to Surpass 30 Per Cent Land Mass Protection Target Ahead of 2030 Deadline

Jamaica is on track to meet and exceed the goal of protecting 30 per cent of its land mass by 2030. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says 25 percent of Jamaica’s land mass has already been protected, up from eight percent in 2016. This aligns with the 30x30 initiative under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The Framework...

12 months ago Foreign Affairs

PCOA to Participate in Panel Discussion at CACOLE Annual Conference

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) continues to strengthen its international presence with its historic participation in a high-level panel discussion at the upcoming Canadian Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (CACOLE) annual conference. The event, to take place from June 2 to 4 in New Brunswick, Canada, will bring together oversight practitioners from across the globe to explore...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Castleton Pipeline Project in St. Mary, recently. The ceremony was held at the Castleton Botanical Gardens in the parish.

12 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentForeign Affairs

$234-Million Project to Revitalise Castleton Botanical Gardens

Work to restore the 163-year-old Castleton Botanical Gardens in St. Mary to its former glory is being carried out at a cost of $234 million. The work will also protect the flora and fauna at the garden from adverse weather conditions associated with climate change and the threat of other environmental infringements. This was announced recently by Prime Minister, Dr....

Director, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Ministry of National Security, Sherece James (right) and Chargé d’Affaires, US Embassy in Kingston, Amy Tachco (left), listen to a point being made by Senior Superintendent of Police, Community Safety and Security Branch, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Dahlia Garrick, during the launch of the Comm-Unity Resilience and Transformation (CREATE) project, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on May 15.

12 months ago Foreign AffairsNational Security and Peace

Five Communities to Benefit from US$2-Million Crime Reduction and Security Strengthening Project

Five communities across Jamaica will benefit from a two-year US$2-million project aimed at reducing crime and violence and strengthening community security. Dubbed ‘Comm-Unity Resilience and Transformation (CREATE)’, the initiative will involve strategic crime and violence-prevention interventions to enhance citizen security, foster positive youth development, and strengthen local community networks. The beneficiary communities are Parade Gardens, Kingston; Majesty Gardens, St. Andrew;...