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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme Will Continue – Dr. Tufton

The Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme will continue, despite the conclusion of the technical cooperation agreement between the Government of Jamaica and the Government of Cuba. The assurance was given by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher 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.

PHOTOS: School Bus Handed Over to Bustamante High School

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

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Prime Minister Holness to Receive AFUWI Legacy Award in New York on April 17

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Operations Under Review

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

1 month ago 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...

1 month ago 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...

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.

1 month ago 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,...

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.

1 month ago 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...

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).

1 month ago 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...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), and Chief of Defence Staff, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman (second left), converse with Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman, and Director at Canada’s Directorate of Military Training and Cooperation, Veronique Fortin, following Monday’s (March 2) opening ceremony for the Regional Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Symposium. The Symposium is being hosted by the JDF in collaboration with the Canadian Directorate of Military Training and Cooperation (DMTC) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston from March 2-4.

1 month ago Foreign AffairsGender Affairs

Jamaica to Launch National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

Jamaica is preparing to launch a National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), aligned with the global framework that recognises women’s critical role in conflict prevention and resolution. This was disclosed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, during Monday’s (March 2) opening ceremony for the Regional WPS Symposium in Kingston....

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (fifth left), and VP Records co-founder, Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin (centre), share a light moment with members of the Embassy of Jamaica staff after she was honoured at the Embassy’s inaugural Reggae Night on February 26 in Washington DC, in celebration of Reggae Month.

1 month ago Foreign Affairs

VP Records Co-Founder, Patricia Chin, Honoured by the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC

One of Jamaica’s trailblazers in the music industry, VP Records co-founder, Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin, was honoured during the Embassy of Jamaica’s inaugural ‘Reggae Night’ in Washington DC, on February 26, held in celebration of Reggae Month. In a citation recognising Mrs. Chin for her extraordinary contribution to the island’s music and culture, Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Major...