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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses the commencement session of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on Monday (June 15), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

Young Jamaicans Encouraged to Engage in Policy Discussions and to Drive Innovation

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, says young Jamaicans must be encouraged to engage in policy discussions, to drive innovation and to contribute to national development. While addressing the commencement session...

Jamaica Must Position Itself to Take Advantage of Global Advances in Science and Technology – Terrelonge

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre, seated); Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (fourth right, seated); Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (fourth left, seated); State Minister, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (third right, seated), along with other representatives of the Government, share a photo opportunity with the 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Awards – Diaspora (GGAA-D) recipients. The seven recipients (standing, second row) received their awards during a special ceremony at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (June 15).

Seven Diaspora Leaders Honoured with 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Awards

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), participates in the thanksgiving service for the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at Calvary Baptist Church in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday, June 14. She is joined by (l-r) Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon; State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Caretaker for St James Central, Janice Allen; and Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin.

Foreign Affairs Minister Urges Renewed Partnership Between Jamaica and Its Diaspora

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

Jamaica Diaspora Conference at Capacity, Virtual Participation Available

The 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference will be held from June 14-18 at the Montego Bay Convention in St. James.

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Media Invited to Apply for Diaspora Conference Accreditation by June 9

Local and overseas media practitioners are invited to apply for accreditation to cover the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, to be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from June 14-18. Accreditation is open to traditional and new media. Applicants must demonstrate that they have provided, or intend to provide, coverage of the conference during the pre-conference period. The deadline...

Leader of Government Business in the Upper House and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, pays tribute to the late former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ian Forte, during the Senate’s sitting at Gordon House on Friday (June 5).

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Senate Pays Tribute to Late Court of Appeal President, Justice Ian Forte

The Senate, on Friday (June 5), recognised the passing of retired Court of Appeal President and distinguished public servant, Justice Ian Forte, during its sitting at Gordon House. Leading the tributes, Deputy President, Senator Charles Sinclair, noted that Mr. Forte, who also served as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), had a long and distinguished career in the legal profession and...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, who is also Chairman of Parliament’s Economy and Production Committee.

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Committee to Review Flexible Work Hours and Work-from-home Policies

Parliament's Economy and Production Committee is to undertake a comprehensive review of flexible work hours and work-from-home policies. The review comes against the backdrop of increasing global economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability, and rising fuel prices, which are placing pressure on businesses, workers, and national economies. Committee Chairman, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, said these developments have renewed discussions worldwide regarding the future...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, signs the Condolence Book opened for late former State Minister, Leslie Campbell, at the Ministry’s headquarters in downtown Kingston, on Thursday (June 4). Mr. Campbell served as State Minister from 2020 to 2022. The Condolence Book, which was opened on June 3, will remain available for signing until June 5 at the Ministry, 2 Port Royal Street, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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PHOTOS: Condolence Book Open at Foreign Affairs Ministry for Late Former State Minister Leslie Campbell

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, signs the Condolence Book opened for late former State Minister, Leslie Campbell, at the Ministry’s headquarters in downtown Kingston, on Thursday (June 4). Mr. Campbell served as State Minister from 2020 to 2022. The Condolence Book, which was opened on June 3, will remain available for signing...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses a Post Cabinet Press Briefing held on Wednesday (June 3) at Jamaica House.

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Jamaica and Ghana Reignite Bilateral Relations

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has announced a series of initiatives that will renew bilateral relations between Jamaica and Ghana, following the successful staging of the third session of the Jamaica-Ghana Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation. The formal meetings, which were held on May 25 and 26 in Accra, Ghana, marked the...

Aircraft on the flight deck of the USS Nimitz, which is docked at the Kingston Freeport Terminal through to June 5.

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Emotional Journey Home for Jamaicans Serving Aboard USS Nimitz

The historic visit of the USS Nimitz to Kingston is more than a diplomatic milestone. For the 19 Jamaican nationals serving aboard the aircraft carrier, it is an emotional journey home and a chance to reunite and spend time with family members. Among them is Stephano Crowell, a maintenance officer in the Quality Assurance Department. Born and raised in Mountain...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), is joined by Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, as she responds to question during a Post-Cabinet Press Briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 3).

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Minister Invites Jamaicans to 11th Biennial Diaspora Conference

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has extended an invitation to Jamaicans, both at home and across the globe, to register for the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference. Scheduled to be convened June 14 to 18 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, the event stands as Jamaica’s premier platform for...