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

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...
United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, addresses a high-level CARICOM meeting on Haiti, held on Monday (March 11), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, addresses a high-level CARICOM meeting on Haiti, held on Monday (March 11), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

US Pledges Additional $100 Million to Support Multinational Force to Haiti
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in conversation with CARICOM Chairman and President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, during a press conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel today (March 11) on the occasion of a high-level CARICOM meeting on Haiti.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in conversation with CARICOM Chairman and President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, during a press conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel today (March 11) on the occasion of a high-level CARICOM meeting on Haiti.

Jamaica Remains Firmly Committed to the Haitian Cause – PM Holness
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens to remarks by United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken (second left), during a Bilateral meeting at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (March 11).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens to remarks by United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken (second left), during a Bilateral meeting at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (March 11).

PHOTOS: Bilateral Meeting between PM and Antony Blinken
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), greets United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken (second right), on his arrival at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (March 11) for the high-level meeting on Haiti, being held under the aegis of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). At right is United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), greets United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken (second right), on his arrival at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (March 11) for the high-level meeting on Haiti, being held under the aegis of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). At right is United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry.

PHOTOS: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Arrives at Pegasus

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks during Friday’s (March 8) internal stakeholders launch for the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston. At left is Biennial Conference Chair, and President and Chief Executive Officer, VM Group, Courtney Campbell.
Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference Slated for June 16-19 in Montego Bay

The 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference will be held from June 16 to 19 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James under the theme ‘United for Jamaica’s Transformation: Fostering Peace, Productivity and Youth Empowerment’. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, made the disclosure during Friday’s (March 8) internal stakeholders launch for...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks during the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives meeting at Gordon House on Wednesday (March 6). At right is State Minister, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Foreign Affairs

Jamaican Consulate General in New York Being Relocated

The Consulate General of Jamaica in New York is moving to a new location, as it seeks to enhance its capabilities and offerings to better serve the community. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, made the disclosure during Wednesday’s (March 6) Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives meeting at Gordon House....
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Minister of Justice, Hon Delroy Chuck (left), is presented with a stenography machine by Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Kishan Khoday. Occasion was the recent handover of stenography devices and laptops valued at more than $30 million by the Government of Canada through the Social Justice Project (SO-JUST) to the Court Administration Division and the Justice Training Institute, at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in Mona, St. Andrew.
DevelopmentForeign Affairs

UNDP Commits Continued Support to Improve Justice Services

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is committed to providing support to Jamaica in ensuring the delivery of efficient and effective justice services for all Jamaicans. Resident Representative, UNDP, Kishan Khoday, gave the assurance as he addressed the recent handover of stenography devices and laptops, valued at more than $30 million, to the Government at the University of the West...
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The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) hosted representatives of the Republic of Colombia at the Centre’s headquarters in Kingston on March 6. From left are First Secretary of the Embassy of Colombia, Andres Perez; Advisor on Gender Affairs and Gender-based Foreign Policy in Colombia, Diana Maria Parra Romero; Ambassador of Colombia to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emiliana Bernard-Stephenson; Chair, WCJF Board of Directors, Debby-Ann Brown Salmon; Executive Director of the WCJF, Novelette Howell; and Director of Field Operations, WCJF, Beverley Martin Berry.
Foreign AffairsGender Affairs

Jamaica, Colombia to Collaborate on Teenage Pregnancy Response

Jamaica and the Republic of Colombia have established a partnership to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices to strengthen the response to teenage pregnancy in the countries. Advisor on Gender Affairs and Gender-based Foreign Policy in Colombia, Diana Maria Parra Romero, is in the island to learn more about the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) programme for...
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State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses the Dominican Republic’s National Day celebration, while Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, Her Excellency Angie Martinez (in background) looks on. The event was held recently at the Ambassador’s official residence in Kingston.
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Committed to Strengthening Friendship with Dominican Republic

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, has affirmed the Government’s dedication to enhancing the bonds of friendship with the Dominican Republic. He said the countries enjoy a long-standing partnership that has deepened, reflecting a shared determination and strategic vision for the attainment of national and regional goals. “This includes greater collaboration in areas of...
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