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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses Wednesday’s (March 18) Ministerial Briefing during Diplomatic Days 2026, at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses Wednesday’s (March 18) Ministerial Briefing during Diplomatic Days 2026, at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston.

Jamaica’s CARICOM Chairmanship Advances Regional Integration

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has affirmed that Jamaica’s recent chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) effectively advanced the region’s integration agenda. “Jamaica was able to promote discourse and renewed commitments of...
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), receives Letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Panama to Jamaica, Her Excellency Elida Alcedo de Arosemena, at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (March 17).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), receives Letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Panama to Jamaica, Her Excellency Elida Alcedo de Arosemena, at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (March 17).

PHOTOS: Minister Johnson Smith Receives Credentials from Envoys of Panama, Türkiye, Qatar, and Malta
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, receives Letters of Credence from High Commissioner-designate of the Republic of Rwanda to Jamaica, His Excellency Martin Ngoga, at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (March 17).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, receives Letters of Credence from High Commissioner-designate of the Republic of Rwanda to Jamaica, His Excellency Martin Ngoga, at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (March 17).

PHOTOS: Minister Johnson Smith Welcomes New Envoys from Lesotho and Rwanda
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, converses with Ambassador-designate of the Hellenic Republic of Greece to Jamaica, His Excellency Efthymios Efthymiades, at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (March 17).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, converses with Ambassador-designate of the Hellenic Republic of Greece to Jamaica, His Excellency Efthymios Efthymiades, at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (March 17).

PHOTOS: Minister Johnson Smith Receives Letters of Credence from Greek Ambassador-Designate
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses Wednesday’s (March 18) Ministerial Briefing, held as part of Diplomatic Days 2026 at the Ministry’s headquarters in downtown Kingston.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses Wednesday’s (March 18) Ministerial Briefing, held as part of Diplomatic Days 2026 at the Ministry’s headquarters in downtown Kingston.

Jamaica Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger Partnerships with Diplomatic Corps

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Patrons enjoying the festivities at the annual Holi festival held on the grounds of Hope Gardens in St. Andrew on Sunday (March 8).
CultureForeign Affairs

Hundreds Celebrate India’s Festival of Colours

Hundreds of patrons came together in the spirt of friendship, joy and unity on Sunday (March 8) as the Indian community in Jamaica celebrated Holi – the festival of colours. The annual event was organised by the Indian High Commission with the support of Indian Cultural Society in Jamaica. Festival goers danced and sang as they covered each other with...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Foreign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme Will Continue – Dr. Tufton

The Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme will continue, despite the conclusion of the technical cooperation agreement between the Government of Jamaica and the Government of Cuba. The assurance was given by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during a hybrid press briefing on Monday (March 9). He said that the Ministry understands and fully appreciates the benefits...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Foreign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Health Ministry Implements Contingency Plan Following End of Cuba Technical Cooperation Agreement

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will introduce short-term interventions to maintain health service delivery following the recent conclusion of the Technical Cooperation agreement between the Government of Jamaica and the Government of Cuba. Addressing a press briefing on Monday (March 9), Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, advised that regional health authorities will activate contingency measures to maintain...
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Foreign Affairs

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Operations Under Review

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is undergoing a strategic review of its structure, size, and resourcing, particularly in respect of consular services, which respond to Jamaicans in distress overseas. “The structure of the Ministry was never set up for the type of frequency and intensity of outbreaks which are occurring globally, and accordingly we have as a...
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