Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, has expressed solidarity with all those affected by Hurricane Milton in the United States (US). She reaffirmed that the Government and people of Jamaica stand with those impacted by both Hurricanes Milton and Helene, particularly in Florida, home to a significant portion of the Jamaican Diaspora. In...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the strengthened partnership between Jamaica and India will be pivotal in unlocking new opportunities for growth, development and cultural exchange. Dr. Holness, who provided an update on his recent official visit to the Republic of India in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 8), said this partnership is critical as...

Jamaica and the Republic of India have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration between the nations in digital technology. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in providing details in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 8), said the agreement will see “co-operation in sharing successful digital public infrastructure aimed at promoting financial inclusion and...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, is reporting that there has been significant improvement in Haiti’s political situation since the establishment of a Transitional Presidential Council earlier this year. Haiti has been experiencing humanitarian, security, socio-economic and political crises. The Council was the landmark outcome of a high-level meeting of regional Heads, international...

Jamaica is exploring strategic partnerships with the Republic of India to improve the supply and affordability of quality pharmaceuticals locally, thereby reducing the cost of healthcare in the country. This was announced by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 8) on his recent visit to India. He...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is undertaking a week of activities from October 6 to 11 to mark Service Excellence Month. Under the theme ‘Elevating Service: Above and Beyond’, the week-long observance will focus on activities to enhance awareness about the importance of quality service delivery. This is in keeping with measures to foster a culture of...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has invited Indian investors to explore business opportunities in Jamaica. He cited prospects for innovative business investment in tourism, infrastructure development, renewable energy, animation, medical tourism and health. He noted that, with the island’s extensive harbour and port systems, “We are the gateway for Indian innovation in the Americas. I think the...