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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, is warmly greeted by Secretary General, Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, during the 53rd OAS General Assembly in Washington, D.C. on June 22.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, is warmly greeted by Secretary General, Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, during the 53rd OAS General Assembly in Washington, D.C. on June 22.

PHOTOS: Minister Kamina Johnson Smith Meets OAS Secretary General

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

Global Diaspora Councils to be Launched on June 29
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

Increased Diaspora Youth Engagement Being Prioritised by State Minister Alando Terrelonge
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre, foreground), participates in the opening session of the 53rd Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly, which took place from June 21 to 23 in Washington DC. Joining her (from left) are Mexico’s Permanent Representative to the OAS, Ambassador Luz Banos and Head of the Honduras Delegation, Roberto Ramos Bostos. Senator Johnson Smith led Jamaica’s delegation to the three-day meeting.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre, foreground), participates in the opening session of the 53rd Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly, which took place from June 21 to 23 in Washington DC. Joining her (from left) are Mexico’s Permanent Representative to the OAS, Ambassador Luz Banos and Head of the Honduras Delegation, Roberto Ramos Bostos. Senator Johnson Smith led Jamaica’s delegation to the three-day meeting.

PHOTOS: Minister Kamina Johnson Smith Attends 53rd Organization of Amemrican States General Assembly
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Gov’t Committed to Safeguarding the Windrush Generation’s Rights

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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Foreign Affairs

State Minister Lauds Voluntary Work by Diasporans

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, has lauded the voluntary work being done by diasporans. In a Diaspora Day message, today (June 16), he pointed out that the voluntary work being undertaken by diasporans supports the efforts that contribute to the development of Jamaica and the diaspora movement. “There are also...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, DPhil, MP
Foreign Affairs

Dr. Nigel Clarke on ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, will be the special guests on ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ this Thursday (June 22). The virtual discussion forum, hosted by Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, will begin at...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness
Foreign Affairs

PM Calls for Urgent Action to Address Humanitarian Crisis In Haiti

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, says there is need for urgent action to deal with the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Haiti. “Almost half of the country, 5.2 million persons, are facing acute hunger, a number that has regrettably grown since the start of the year. It is also deeply alarming that the children of Haiti, the future of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), shakes hands with President of the Inter-American Development Bank, Ilan Goldfajn (left), during a meeting at Jamaica House on June 14. They are joined by President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga (second left) and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Finance & Public ServiceForeign AffairsPrime Minister

Partnership with Int’l Financial Institutions Play A Key Role In Country’s Development – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government’s partnership with the international financial institutions such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) continues to play a pivotal role in the development of the country. The Prime Minister made the remarks during a meeting with newly appointed President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga and President...
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Foreign Affairs

Temporary Suspension of Consular Services to the Public

Please be advised that the consular services offered to the public by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, will be suspended temporarily on Monday, June 12th and Tuesday, June 13th. Consular services will resume on Wednesday June 14th, at 8:30 AM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding. For any urgent...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Ministry Seeks to Deepen Relations with Diaspora in Africa and Latin America

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is seeking to expand engagement with members of the diaspora in Africa and Latin America as it seeks to tap into non-traditional areas where there are communities of Jamaicans. State Minister in the Ministry, with responsibility for Diaspora Relations, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, made the disclosure during the Love 101 radio segment ‘Good...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on June 6.
Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

Haitian Stakeholder Consultations to Be Held in Kingston June 11 -13

Jamaica will be hosting Haitian stakeholder consultations in Kingston from June 11 to 13. Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, in making the disclosure in Parliament on Tuesday (June 6), said invitations were issued to the stakeholders by Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Hon. Philip Davis, chair of the Conference of CARICOM Heads. He indicated that as host, Jamaica...
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