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Ambassador Marks Champions Investment in Women

Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, has called for increased investment in women as a moral and strategic global necessity. She argued that, as half of the world's population, women are not just participants but key...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses the recent Diplomatic Day event, held at the Ministry in downtown Kingston.

State Minister Outlines Significant Contribution of Diaspora

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), converses with Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of the Republic of Panama to Jamaica, His Excellency Dr. Lasford Douglas, during a Diplomatic Days 2024 event at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on March 13. Listening is Ambassador of the Dominican Republic, Her Excellency Angie Shakira Martinez (second left).

Jamaica Concerned That UN SDGs Global Implementation Has Stalled – Minister Johnson Smith

Executive Director of the non-governmental organisation (NGO), MultiCare Youth Foundation, Alicia Glasgow Gentles.

Specialised Curriculum Delivering ‘Passport to Success’ for At-Risk Youth

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

Eight New Foreign Diplomats Appointed

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses members of the diplomatic and consular corps at a Diplomatic Days 2024 event at the Ministry in Downtown Kingston on March 13.

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Diplomatic Community Urged to Lobby Governments in Support of Haiti

Diplomats in Jamaica are being urged to lobby their governments for sustained support for the people of Haiti and to provide lasting solutions to the humanitarian, political and security crises in the country. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, made the call while addressing members of the diplomatic and consular corps at the...

From left: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), and Ambassador of the United States to Jamaica, Nick Perry, listen to Island Grill Founder and Chair of the National Commercial Bank Foundation (NCBF), Dr. Thalia Lyn, at the Diplomatic Days 2024 welcome reception on March 12, at the Ministry’s Port Royal Street offices in Kingston.

2 years ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Diplomatic Days Welcome Reception

From left: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), and Ambassador of the United States to Jamaica, Nick Perry, listen to Island Grill Founder and Chair of the National Commercial Bank Foundation (NCBF), Dr. Thalia Lyn, at the Diplomatic Days 2024 welcome reception on March 12, at the Ministry’s Port Royal Street offices...

Executive Director of the non-governmental organisation, MultiCare Youth Foundation, Alicia Glasgow Gentles, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, on March 14. She noted that 300 at-risk youth in volatile communities are benefiting from targeted intervention for violence prevention, through the European Union-funded BRIDGE Project.

2 years ago Foreign AffairsYouth

At-Risk Youth Benefit from EU Bridge Project

Approximately 300 at-risk youth are benefiting from targeted social interventions, under the European Union (EU) BRIDGE Project. The EU-funded project, which is implemented by a non-governmental organisation, MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF), seeks to prevent youth crime and violence by targeting at-risk youth, aged 15 to 29, in specific communities. The project focuses on Building through Reintegration, Intervention, Development, Growth and...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing Wednesday’s (March 13) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

2 years ago Foreign AffairsNational Security and PeaceYouth

Gov’t Working Out Arrangements to Legally Receive Just under 50 Displaced Haitian Orphans

The Government is working out arrangements that will enable Jamaica to legally receive just under 50 orphans from Haiti for care by local charity organisation Mustard Seed Communities, in light of ongoing unrest in the neighbouring country. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, provided an update on the matter during Wednesday’s (March 13)...

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman, and President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali (centre), emphasises a point as he addresses a press conference held on Monday (March 11) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, following a CARICOM meeting on Haiti. He is flanked by Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonzalves (left) and Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley.

2 years ago CARICOMForeign Affairs

CARICOM Hails Haitian Stakeholders for Courage, Commitment

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has hailed the Haitian stakeholders for their willingness and courage in committing to put the country on a path towards democracy, stability, and prosperity. The commitments, which will facilitate a transitional governance arrangement, were outlined by CARICOM Chairman and President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, at a press conference in Kingston on Monday night (March...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), pauses for a photo opportunity with Ambassadors-Designate following the Group Presentation of Credentials at King’s House on Tuesday (March 12).

2 years ago Foreign AffairsGovernor General

PHOTOS: GG Receives Letters of Credence from Ambassadors-Designate

2 years ago Foreign Affairs

Minister Johnson Smith to Welcome Newly Accredited Ambassadors to Jamaica for Diplomatic Days 2024

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, led by Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, will observe Diplomatic Days 2024 from March 12 to 14, under the theme, ‘Building Partnerships for Sustainable Development’. According to Minister Johnson Smith, “The Diplomatic Days platform is designed to maximise our engagements with resident and non-resident Ambassadors and High Commissioners to promote our...