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

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

The American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) will honour Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, with the Legacy Award, one of the organisation’s highest distinctions, during its 29th Annual ‘The Legacy Continues’ Awards Gala....

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Operations Under Review
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Government Not Currently Considering Reopening Embassy in Venezuela
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Jamaica-Cuba Medical Cooperation Concludes Following Unresolved Terms
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.
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.

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

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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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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.
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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....
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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.
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...
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Outgoing chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets United States (US) Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, ahead of bilateral discussions on Wednesday (February 25). The discussions were held on the sidelines of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in St Kitts and Nevis.
Foreign Affairs

US Wants Closer Ties with Caribbean as Part of New Western Hemisphere Dynamic

United States (US) Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, says his Administration is interested in rebuilding and constructing a new dynamic in the Western Hemisphere, including strengthening partnership with Caribbean nations on common issues. He was addressing a meeting with CARICOM leaders on Wednesday (February 25), during the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in...
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Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for the inaugural Caribbean Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Conference at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Tuesday (February 24). The conference is being held from February 24 to 27.
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Hosts Inaugural Caribbean CSO Conference

Jamaica is hosting civil society organisation (CSO) leaders from some 12 regional countries at the inaugural Caribbean CSO Conference. The four-day event, featuring 120 participants from nations including Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Suriname, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, is being held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew from February 24 to 27. It aims to...
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