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Patrons enjoying the festivities at the annual Holi festival held on the grounds of Hope Gardens in St. Andrew on Sunday (March 8).
Patrons enjoying the festivities at the annual Holi festival held on the grounds of Hope Gardens in St. Andrew on Sunday (March 8).

Hundreds Celebrate India’s Festival of Colours

Hundreds of patrons came together in the spirt of friendship, joy and unity on Sunday (March 8) as the Indian community in Jamaica celebrated Holi – the festival of colours. The annual event was organised by the Indian High Commission...
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 (left), welcomes Peru’s Permanent Representative to the OAS, Ambassador Rodolfo Coronado, who paid a courtesy call at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC recently. Jamaica and Peru have maintained cordial and growing bilateral relations for more than 56 years following the formal establishment of diplomatic ties in April 1970, strengthening significantly through increased cooperation in tourism, trade, and regional integration.
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 (left), welcomes Peru’s Permanent Representative to the OAS, Ambassador Rodolfo Coronado, who paid a courtesy call at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC recently. Jamaica and Peru have maintained cordial and growing bilateral relations for more than 56 years following the formal establishment of diplomatic ties in April 1970, strengthening significantly through increased cooperation in tourism, trade, and regional integration.

PHOTOS: Ambassador Anderson Receives Courtesy Call from Peru’s OAS Representative
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme Will Continue – Dr. Tufton
Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (sixth right), and Ambassador-designate of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Kohei Maruyama (sixth left), cut the ribbon to officially hand over a new school bus to Bustamante High School on Thursday (March 5) at the institution’s grounds in Lionel Town, Clarendon. Joining the moment are Principal, Bustamante High School, Wayne Evans (fourth from left); Regional Director, Region 7, Ministry of Education and Youth, Barrington Richardson (fifth from left); Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris Ghartey (fifth from right); other stakeholders and students. The vehicle was donated through the Government of Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects to improve transportation, safety and access to school activities for students and staff.
Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (sixth right), and Ambassador-designate of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Kohei Maruyama (sixth left), cut the ribbon to officially hand over a new school bus to Bustamante High School on Thursday (March 5) at the institution’s grounds in Lionel Town, Clarendon. Joining the moment are Principal, Bustamante High School, Wayne Evans (fourth from left); Regional Director, Region 7, Ministry of Education and Youth, Barrington Richardson (fifth from left); Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris Ghartey (fifth from right); other stakeholders and students. The vehicle was donated through the Government of Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects to improve transportation, safety and access to school activities for students and staff.

PHOTOS: School Bus Handed Over to Bustamante High School
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Health Ministry Implements Contingency Plan Following End of Cuba Technical Cooperation Agreement

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Operations Under Review

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is undergoing a strategic review of its structure, size, and resourcing, particularly in respect of consular services, which respond to Jamaicans in distress overseas. “The structure of the Ministry was never set up for the type of frequency and intensity of outbreaks which are occurring globally, and accordingly we have as a...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Foreign Affairs

Government Not Currently Considering Reopening Embassy in Venezuela

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the Government is not presently considering the reopening of its Embassy in Venezuela. She was responding to questions during the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives’ meeting at Gordon House on Thursday (March 5). Senator Johnson Smith explained that while Jamaica continues to maintain...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica-Cuba Medical Cooperation Concludes Following Unresolved Terms

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has emphasised that the decision to discontinue the arrangement for deploying Cuban medical professionals in Jamaica’s public health sector stemmed from the inability of both Governments to reach agreement on new terms and conditions under a revised technical cooperation framework. The previous agreement with the Cuban Government...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (centre), joins 2026 David “Wagga”Hunt Foundation honorees George Willie (second left), an accounting pioneer, and Wayne Hewett (second right), a corporate leader, after they received their awards during the Foundation’s 12th annual red‑carpet gala at the National Education Association Atrium in downtown Washington, DC. Looking on (from left) are Organising Committee member Michael McPherson and Foundation Chairman, Christopher Hunt.
Foreign Affairs

Two Jamaican Philanthropists Honoured at David “Wagga” Hunt Scholarship Gala in Washington DC

Jamaican philanthropists, George Willie, an accomplished accounting professional, and Wayne Hewett, a distinguished corporate director, were honoured with the 2026 David “Wagga” Hunt Foundation Award for their outstanding service to Jamaican communities at home and abroad. The award was presented during the Foundation’s 12th Annual Red Carpet Gala, held on February 21 at the National Education Association Building in Washington,...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, provides an update during Wednesday’s (March 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Foreign Affairs

Gov’t Engaging Jamaican Students in Cuba Amid Humanitarian Challenges

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the Government is maintaining a high level of direct engagement with Jamaican students in Cuba and expressed confidence that the humanitarian challenges in the country will improve soon. “There was a meeting between my Permanent Secretary and the Ambassador of Cuba in Kingston just yesterday, where...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (March 4).
Foreign Affairs

Gov’t Continues to Monitor Situation in the Middle East

The Government of Jamaica continues to monitor the rapidly evolving security situation in the Middle East, which has further deteriorated in recent days, and is hosting a town hall meeting today to provide information for citizens in the conflict area. The town hall will focus on sharing experiences on the ground, reiterating the messages of sheltering in place, staying away...
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