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Outgoing Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening ceremony of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM on Tuesday (February 24) in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis.

PM Holness Calls for Collective Regional Action to Address Situation in Cuba

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has called for urgent regional action to address the humanitarian and economic situation in Cuba, noting that a prolonged crisis poses a direct threat to the stability of the entire Caribbean. “We...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses Heads of Jamaica’s diplomatic and consular missions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston recently. He is flanked by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), and State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

This Will Be a Decade of Peace – PM Andrew Holness

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Major General (Retired) Antony Anderson.

Jamaica-OAS Security and Drug Control Collaboration Highlighted at Washington Dialogue

Jamaica’s Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman (fourth right, front row), joins Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States (US), General John Daniel “Raizin” Caine (centre, front row), and senior Military representatives from 34 nations for a group photo during the first Western Hemisphere Chiefs of Defence Conference, held from February 10-11 in Washington DC.

Jamaica’s Defence Chief Joins Hempispheric Leaders at Washington Conference

Heads of Mission Urged to Mobilise Partnerships Aligned With Reconstruction Agenda

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses journalists during Wednesday’s (February 11) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

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Gov’t Engaging Overseas Missions in High-level Policy Alignment Talks

The Government is engaging Jamaica’s Overseas Missions in a series of high‑level meetings aimed at strengthening coordination and ensuring alignment with national policies and priorities. These discussions include direct engagement with Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, to further guide policy direction. This was disclosed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks during a Post-Cabinet Press Briefing on Wednesday (February 11) at Jamaica House.

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Gov’t Monitoring Potential Impact of Cuba Fuel Crisis

The Government continues to monitor developments regarding the availability of aviation fuel in Cuba, anticipated flight disruptions to the neighbouring island, and the potential impact on Jamaicans residing there. Travel to and from Cuba is expected to be disrupted in the coming weeks, as ongoing fuel shortages have prompted international carriers to consider suspending flights to the island. Minister of...

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PM Urges Diplomats to Forge Partnerships for National Reconstruction Under NaRRA

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged Jamaica’s Heads of Mission to mobilise partnerships aligned with national reconstruction priorities, which will be spearheaded by the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). “Each Mission should identify at least two priority sectors aligned with our reconstruction agenda and pursue structured, measurable engagements in those areas. Engagement and partnership must...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, details State initiatives and programmes while delivering the Throne Speech during the ceremonial opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 Financial Year, at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).

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Gov’t to Finalise New Trade Policy to Boost Exports and Investment

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will finalise an updated Foreign Trade Policy and Action Plan in fiscal year 2026/27, aimed at boosting exports, attracting investment, and driving Jamaica’s economic recovery and growth. This was revealed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne Speech during the ceremonial opening of Parliament for...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right, front row); Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second left, front row); State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right, front row) and Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith (left, front row), share in a group photo with Jamaica’s heads of mission at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (February 11).

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Foreign Policy Must Be Leveraged for Economic Independence – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has called on heads of Jamaica’s diplomatic and consular missions to leverage foreign policy as a fundamental tool for securing total economic independence for the country. Noting that a strong economy is essential for true sovereignty, he directed the envoys to focus on building strong partnerships that safeguard the country’s international credibility,...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks at a post-Cabinet Press Briefing on Wednesday (February 11) at Jamaica House.

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Gov’t Monitoring Situation in Cuba

The Government is considering what support could be provided to Jamaican students in Cuba, whose studies are being affected by fuel shortages and electricity disruptions in that country. Speaking at the post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (February 11), Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, said the matter was discussed...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), receives a vinyl token titled

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Minister Grange Receives Jamaica-Argentina Cultural Token

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, was presented with a commemorative vinyl token titled ‘Jamaica-Argentina: A Tango-Reggae SoundClash’ during the Bob Marley tribute concert at Emancipation Park in Kingston on Friday (February 6). The token was handed over by Ambassador of Argentina to Jamaica, His Excellency Marcelo Balbi Calvo, as part of a cultural initiative developed...