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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), and her counterpart, His Excellency Roberto Alvarez, sign a Framework Agreement that will strengthen relations between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), and her counterpart, His Excellency Roberto Alvarez, sign a Framework Agreement that will strengthen relations between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.

Jamaica and Dominican Republic Sign Bilateral Cooperation Framework Agreement

Jamaica and the Dominican Republic have signed a Framework Agreement to expand cooperation in various sectors between the countries. The Agreement was signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and her counterpart,...
Acting Deputy Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Michelle Edwards, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston on Thursday (November 9).
Acting Deputy Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Michelle Edwards, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston on Thursday (November 9).

National Risk Information Platform Being Developed
India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui.
India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui.

Friends of Indian High Commission Participate in Blood Donation Drive
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a recent post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a recent post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Gov’t Saddened by Innocent Loss of Lives in Middle East Conflict – PM Holness
Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (third right), with members of the visiting delegation from the United Kingdom Parliament, after gifting them ‘Jamaican Art: Then and Now’ books during a visit to the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday (November 7). A six-member delegation from the Parliament of the United Kingdom is currently on a working visit to the Jamaican Parliament from November 6 to 10. The visit is intended to strengthen bilateral ties and foster meaningful discussions.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (third right), with members of the visiting delegation from the United Kingdom Parliament, after gifting them ‘Jamaican Art: Then and Now’ books during a visit to the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday (November 7). A six-member delegation from the Parliament of the United Kingdom is currently on a working visit to the Jamaican Parliament from November 6 to 10. The visit is intended to strengthen bilateral ties and foster meaningful discussions.

PHOTOS: United Kingdom Parliamentarians Visiting Jamaica

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Foreign AffairsGender Affairs

Gender Equality is an Intrinsic Human Right – Minister Grange

Jamaica is guided by principles that gender equality is an intrinsic human right and the foundation of democracy, social justice, and good governance, says Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. In an address delivered by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, at the recent inaugural Gender Equality Awards, hosted...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith and Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Jamaica, His Excellency Jan Hendrik van Thiel, raise their glasses in a toast to commemorate Day of German Unity, during a reception held on Wednesday (November 2) at the German Embassy, 10 Waterloo Road in Kingston.
Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Minister Says Germany is a Valuable Partner

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says that Germany is a valuable partner to Jamaica and the region. “We cooperate through CARICOM (Caribbean Community) as well as through the EU-CELAC (European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) mechanisms where we work on many multilateral issues and many global issues,...
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Basketball players on big professional arena during the game.
Foreign AffairsSport

Students to Benefit from Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat Game

The Jamaican Consulate in Atlanta has partnered with the Atlanta Hawks to assist students in Jamaica and Atlanta. Proceeds from the basketball game, Atlanta Hawks versus the Miami Heat, which will be held at State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, on November 11, 2023, will benefit tertiary and final-year high-school students who are pursuing studies in the science, technology, engineering,...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton (second left), and Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (second right), display the cheque for the purchase of an ambulance for the Falmouth Public General Hospital in Trelawny, during a ceremony held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Tuesday (October 31). Sharing the moment (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Princess Wedderburn; and Regional Director for the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Andrade Sinclair.
Foreign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Japan Provides $15-Million Grant to Purchase Ambulance for Falmouth Hospital

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has received a $15-million grant from the Japanese Government for the purchase of an ambulance for the Falmouth Public General Hospital in Trelawny. Speaking at the signing and cheque presentation at his New Kingston offices on Tuesday (October 31), portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the grant support is another tangible demonstration...
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