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...

The Governments of Jamaica and the Republic of India have bolstered bilateral relations in key areas that will provide economic and social benefits for both countries. During a joint press conference on Monday (September 30), the countries exchanged four Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to concretise the areas of cooperation. The nations will be collaborating in digital transformation to provide for...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), converses with Managing Director of The Caribbean Council, Chris Bennett (left) and Deputy Managing Director at Yanco Limited, Kevin Riozzi. Occasion was a welcome reception for the United Kingdom (UK) Trade Mission to Jamaica at the UK High Commissioner’s residence in Kingston on Tuesday...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right) and Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Chen Daojiang (left), raise their glasses to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China, during a reception held on Thursday (September 26), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.