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Participants in a previous Jamaica Diaspora Day of Service pose for a photograph following the execution of a project at the Catherine Hall Health Centre in St. James. The Day of Service returns on June 18 as part of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference.
Participants in a previous Jamaica Diaspora Day of Service pose for a photograph following the execution of a project at the Catherine Hall Health Centre in St. James. The Day of Service returns on June 18 as part of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference.

17 Projects Registered for Jamaica Diaspora Day of Service on June 18

Seventeen projects have been registered to date for the Jamaica Diaspora Day of Service, scheduled for June 18. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Chair, Jamaica Diaspora Day of Service and Empowerment Subcommittee, Dr. Sylvanus Thompson, said the registered...
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), joins Honorary Consul of Guyana to Jamaica, Dr. Indera Persaud in cutting a cake to commemorate Guyana’s 60th Independence Day Anniversary on May 26 at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona in St. Andrew.
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), joins Honorary Consul of Guyana to Jamaica, Dr. Indera Persaud in cutting a cake to commemorate Guyana’s 60th Independence Day Anniversary on May 26 at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona in St. Andrew.

PHOTOS: State Minister Terrelonge joins in celebrating Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), joins Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to Jamaica, His Excellency Marcelo Ángel Balbi Calvo, in celebrating the 216th Anniversary of Argentina’s May Revolution, at a cocktail reception. The event was hosted at the Ambassador’s official residence in St. Andrew on Wednesday (May 27).
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), joins Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to Jamaica, His Excellency Marcelo Ángel Balbi Calvo, in celebrating the 216th Anniversary of Argentina’s May Revolution, at a cocktail reception. The event was hosted at the Ambassador’s official residence in St. Andrew on Wednesday (May 27).

PHOTOS: Argentine Republic’s May Revolution Reception
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank at the agency
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank at the agency's office in Kingston.

Youth Engagement to Take Centre Stage At Diaspora Conference
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), shares in dialogue with Ambassador of Mexico to Jamaica, Roberto Canseco Martínez, during a recent call by the Ambassador at the Ministry in Kingston.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), shares in dialogue with Ambassador of Mexico to Jamaica, Roberto Canseco Martínez, during a recent call by the Ambassador at the Ministry in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Ambassador of Mexico Calls on Foreign Affairs Minister

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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret
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Jamaica And Angola Strengthen Diplomatic Relations

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret'd) Antony Anderson (left), signs the visitors’ book on arrival at the Embassy of Angola in Washington DC, during a recent meeting with Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to the US and Non-Resident Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Agostinho Van-Dúnem (right).
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, makes a presentation to Georgia State Senator, Tonya Anderson, following his formal recognition by the Georgia State Senate on May 4. At left is Jamaica’s Honorary Consul in Atlanta, Dr. Elaine Grant Bryan.
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Ambassador Anderson Honoured By Georgia Senate for Diplomatic Leadership

In a gesture that underscores the strengthening partnership between Jamaica and the US State of Georgia, Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, was formally recognised by the Georgia State Senate for his diplomatic leadership and steadfast commitment to advancing international cooperation. The honour was conferred through an official resolution presented at the Georgia...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), and Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Daren Tang (second right), exchange a signed letter of intent for training on intellectual property (IP) during a ceremony at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston, on Monday (May 18). Sharing in the moment (from left) are Executive Director at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy; Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Cheryl Spencer; and Senior Director of the Department for Development Cooperation at WIPO, Beatriz Amorim-Borher.
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Foreign Affairs Ministry Signs Letter of Intent with WIPO for IP Training

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations (UN) World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) to establish a structured training and skills-building programme on intellectual property (IP) for diplomats and government officials. It was signed by Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and Director General of WIPO, Daren Tang,...
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Former Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke.
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Atlanta-Based Jamaican Organisation to Honour Former Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke

Former Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke, is to be honoured by Atlanta-based Jamaican organisation, the Integrity Children’s Fund (ICF), during its upcoming 2026 gala, in recognition of his global leadership and contributions to Jamaica’s economic resilience. The organisation announced that Dr. Clarke will be presented with the ICF Global Impact Award during its highly anticipated...
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Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola, addresses the Europe Day 2026 celebrations at the office of the EU in Kingston on Saturday (May 9).
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Jamaica-EU Relations Anchored In Mutual Respect, Shared Values – Senator Johnson Smith

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says Jamaica values its long-standing friendship with the European Union (EU), which is based on mutual respect, shared values and a firm commitment to sustainable development. She noted that the EU has been one of the country’s largest and most consistent partners for development cooperation and assistance, highlighting...
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