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

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...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on June 6.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on June 6.

Haitian Stakeholder Consultations to Be Held in Kingston June 11 -13
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), along with Jamaica’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ambassador Brian Wallace (left), and Trinidad and Tobago’s Representative to the UN, Ambassador Dennis Francis, at the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday (June 1). Ambassador Francis has been elected President of the UN’s upcoming 78th General Assembly.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), along with Jamaica’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ambassador Brian Wallace (left), and Trinidad and Tobago’s Representative to the UN, Ambassador Dennis Francis, at the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday (June 1). Ambassador Francis has been elected President of the UN’s upcoming 78th General Assembly.

Region Urged to Remove Monuments to Colonisers
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre) shares in light conversation with President, Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Michael McMorris (right) and Immediate Past President, JCC, Ian Neita, at the organisation’s 38th annual Dinner and Awards Banquet held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on May 31.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre) shares in light conversation with President, Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Michael McMorris (right) and Immediate Past President, JCC, Ian Neita, at the organisation’s 38th annual Dinner and Awards Banquet held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on May 31.

PHOTOS: JCC Dinner and Awards Banquet
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.

Dialogue Continues on Compensation Issues Affecting Windrush Community

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United Nations (UN) Secretary General, His Excellency, António Guterres (second right), listens as Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams (right), highlights the features of a cultural mural of reggae icon Bob Marley during a tour of the Artwalk in the Kingston Creative District, downtown Kingston. Others (from left) are Town Clerk, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill and former State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
CultureForeign Affairs

UN Secretary-General Notes Impact of Jamaica’s Cultural Heritage

Jamaica cultural heritage and the positive impact on the rest of the world was among areas highlighted by United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, His Excellency António Guterres, during his recent working visit to the island. Former Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, who accompanied Mr. Guterres on visits to various cultural and...
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Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, United Kingdom (UK), the Rt. Hon. James Cleverly, addresses a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, downtown Kingston, on May 19.
Climate ChangeFinance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

Jamaica to Benefit from £7-Million Climate Financing Package

Jamaica is set to benefit from a £7-million package to increase the country’s access to climate financing. This was announced by Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom (UK), the Rt. Hon. James Cleverly, during a press conference following the Jamaica-UK strategic dialogue at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade downtown Kingston...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) and Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, the Rt. Hon. James Cleverly, sign a framework document for a £15-million ($2.9-billion) violence-prevention project, during a press conference following a JA-UK strategic dialogue at the Ministry’s downtown Kingston offices on May 19.
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica and UK Sign Framework Document for A $2.9-Billion Violence-Prevention Project

The Governments of Jamaica and the United Kingdom (UK) have signed a framework document signalling their intention to collaborate on a £15-million ($2.9-billion) violence-prevention project. The document was signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith and Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the UK, the Rt. Hon. James...
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Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, United Kingdom (UK), Rt. Hon. James Cleverly, at the opening ceremony for the 11th meeting of the UK-Caribbean Forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in St. Andrew on May 18.
Foreign Affairs

UK-CARIFORUM Trade Has Jumped 110 Per Cent

Trade between the United Kingdom (UK) and the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) countries has rebounded significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic, jumping by 110 per cent between 2021 and 2022. Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs in the UK, the Rt. Hon. James Cleverly, made the disclosure during the 11th UK-Caribbean Forum opening ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy, Dominica, Dr. Vince Henderson (centre) addressing the opening session for the 11th United Kingdom-Caribbean forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on May 18. He is flanked by Secretary General, CARICOM, Dr. Carla Barnett (left) and Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, the Rt. Hon. James Cleverly.
Foreign Affairs

Region Calls on Developed Nations to Increase Measures to Cut Emissions

Regional foreign ministers are calling for developed nations to do more to cut their emissions and assist small islands and low-lying coastal developing States to build climate resilience. The call was made by Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy, Dominica, Dr. Vince Henderson, during the opening session for the 11th United Kingdom (UK)-Caribbean forum at The Jamaica...
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Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Alsion Wilson.
Foreign Affairs

Consul General to New York to Address FOF Symposium May 27

Consul General to New York, Alsion Wilson, will open the Friends of Falmouth (FOF) Symposium & Brunch, to be held in Brooklyn on Saturday, May 27, from noon to 4:00 p.m. The symposium will discuss how best FOF members and friends can partner with the Mayor, councillors and agencies to address the challenges affecting Falmouth, the capital of Trelawny. The...
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