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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith and the High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi, raise their glasses in a toast at a reception to commemorate the 76th India Republic Day, held on Sunday (January 26) at India House, 2 East King’s House Road, in Kingston.

Foreign Affairs Minister Highlights Support from India

The Government of India has consistently supported Jamaica’s development efforts, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. Speaking at the 76th India Republic Day reception, held on Sunday (January 26) at India House,...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), enjoys a light moment while speaking with Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dione Jennings (left) and outgoing Ambassador of Mexico to Jamaica, His Excellency Juan José González Mijares. The Ambassador paid a courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on Wednesday (January 29).

PHOTOS: Outgoing Mexican Ambassador Calls on Minister Charles Jr.

Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (January 29) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Government Discussing Recent Developments in US

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), greets Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Juan González Mijares, during the Ambassador’s farewell call and luncheon at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (January 28). Ambassador Mijares’ tour of duty ends after serving in Jamaica since 2018

PHOTOS: Farewell Call and Luncheon for Mexico’s Ambassador

High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi (centre) and his wife, Isha Joshi (left), with Principal of Ananda Marga Kinder-Prep, Acarya Giitisudhananda, at the 75th India Republic Day celebration, held on January 26 at India House, 2 East King’s House Road in Kingston.

Jamaica and India to Engage in Foreign Office Consultation

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks.

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Finance Minister to ‘Connect’ with Jamaicans in the US on Jan. 30

Minister of Finance and Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, will be the special guest for the upcoming “Let's Connect” virtual town hall, hosted by Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks. The session, scheduled for Thursday (Jan. 30), at 7:00 PM EDT, comes at a crucial time as Jamaica unveils ambitious new investment opportunities worth billions. These...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, greets Brazil’s Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mauro Vieira, during a luncheon held in his honour at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (January 23). The visiting Minister arrived in Jamaica on Wednesday (January 22) for talks aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and furthering preparations for enhanced technical cooperation ahead of the second staging of the Jamaica-Brazil Joint Commission, to be hosted by Brazil.

1 year ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Luncheon for Visting Brazilian Foreign Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, greets Brazil’s Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mauro Vieira, during a luncheon held in his honour at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (January 23). The visiting Minister arrived in Jamaica on Wednesday (January 22) for talks aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and furthering preparations...

1 year ago Foreign Affairs

Ambassador Marks to Attend Trump-Vance Inaugural Ceremonies and Festivities

Jamaica's Ambassador to Washington, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, has accepted an invitation to attend the 60th Presidential Inauguration ceremonies of Donald J. Trump and Vice President, JD Vance. She will attend the swearing-in ceremonies at the United States Capitol in Washington DC on January 20, followed by an exclusive Diplomatic Corps Reception and parade viewing at Blair House, which is...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (third left), and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (right), share a photo opportunity with executives of Francis Maude Associates (FMA), during a courtesy call on Tuesday (January 14), at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. Pictured (from left) are Senior Associate, Alistair Hankey; Regional Advisor for the Caribbean, Arielle Salvary; Founder and Co-Chair, Right Hon. Lord Maude of Horsham; and Senior Advisor, Glen Suarez.

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PHOTO: Executives of Frances Maude Associates Call on Minister Samuda

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (third left), and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (right), share a photo opportunity with executives of Francis Maude Associates (FMA), during a courtesy call on Tuesday (January 14), at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. Pictured (from left) are Senior Associate,...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, addresses the launch of an online course to heighten awareness to combat human trafficking, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on January 10.

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Free Online Course on Human Trafficking Launched

A free online course has been launched to strengthen awareness and further educate Jamaicans about the critical issue of human trafficking. The course was launched by the Office of the National Rapporteur in Trafficking in Persons, on Friday, January 10 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston and can be accessed at www.onrtip.gov.jm. Highlighting the significance of the course,...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right) shares a cup of Blue Mountain coffee with Acting Director General of the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Wayne Hunter, on Thursday, (January 9) at her office to observe Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day. Jamaica observes Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day to honour the first shipment of coffee beans to Japan in 1953. Japan is the largest buyer of coffee beans, accounting for 70 percent of exports.

1 year ago Foreign AffairsPress Release

From Bean to Bond: Celebrating Blue Mountain Coffee Day

As the rich aroma of freshly brewed Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee fills the air, so too does the spirit of collaboration between Jamaica and its diverse trading partners across the globe, especially those who have come to appreciate this unique Jamaican export. On January 9 each year, Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day invites us to celebrate not just the world’s...

Ambassadors Brian Wallace of Jamaica (left) and Tiémoko Moriko of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, are pictured holding copies of the Joint Communiqué which formally established diplomatic relations between the two countries. The document was signed in New York on December 16.

1 year ago Foreign AffairsPress Release

Jamaica Establishes Diplomatic Relations with the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire

In a move aimed at strengthening international partnerships, the Governments of Jamaica and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire have formally established diplomatic relations during a signing ceremony in New York recently. The Joint Communiqué establishing diplomatic relations was signed on December 16, at the Permanent Mission of Côte d’Ivoire to the United Nations (UN) by Ambassador Brian Wallace, Permanent Representative...