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Jamaica and the United States Continue to Enjoy Strong Diplomatic Relations

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the Governments of Jamaica and the United States continue to enjoy strong and positive diplomatic relations. She gave this assurance against the background of recent media...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses guests attending a soirée hosted at the French Embassy in St. Andrew on July 14 to commemorate the 234th anniversary of France’s National Day – Fête Nationale Française (Bastille Day). Listening is France’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch.

Investments Remain Hallmark of Partnership Between Jamaica and France – Senator Johnson Smith

Chief Executive Officer of the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ), Deryck Omar.

Certification of Carib Brewery Hailed as Regional Success

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Audrey Marks, who is the new Chair of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS), bangs the gavel, during Monday’s (July 17) installation ceremony held at the Halls of the Americas in Washington DC.

Jamaica’s Ambassador In Washington DC Is New Chair of OAS Permanent Council

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), presents a gift to outgoing Ambassador of Belgium to Jamaica, His Excellency Hugo Verbist, during a farewell luncheon for the diplomat at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (July 13).

PHOTO: Minister Johnson Smith Attends Farewell Luncheon for Belgium’s Ambassador

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), and State Minister, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second left), converse with representatives of the CARICOM Founding Member States that signed the historic Treaty of Chaguaramas on July 4, 1973, which facilitated the regional organisation’s establishment. From right are Barbados’ Honorary Consul in Kingston, Winston Bayley; High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago to Jamaica, His Excellency Deryck Murray, and Guyana’s Honorary Consul in Kingston, Indera Persaud. The occasion was the CARICOM 50 Flag Raising Ceremony at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in downtown Kingston on Thursday (July 13).

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Jamaica Will Continue to ‘Work Constructively’ within CARICOM – Minister Johnson Smith

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says Jamaica will continue to “work constructively” within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), in the best interest of the country and region. Speaking at the CARICOM 50 Flag Raising Ceremony at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in downtown Kingston on Thursday (July 13), Senator Johnson Smith said CARICOM is...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing Wednesday’s (July 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

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Eminent Persons Group to Hold Second Round of Discussions In Haiti

The Eminent Persons Group appointed by CARICOM is scheduled to arrive in Haiti on Wednesday (July 12) for another round of stakeholder consultations. The meetings will take place over the next three days. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, made the disclosure while addressing today’s post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The Eminent...

Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, addresses a press conference on July 5 to provide an update on decisions arrived at during the 45th Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government, held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

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CARICOM Heads to Participate In August Retreat In Dominica

Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will participate in a retreat in Dominica from August 18 to 19, 2023. The retreat will follow on the heels of the just concluded 45th Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government of CARICOM in Trinidad and Tobago and will focus on critical core issues of the Community, including the review of...

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CARICOM Leaders Agree to Amend Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas to Allow Unrestricted Travel

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have agreed to amend the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas by March 30, 2024, to guarantee all CARICOM nationals the right to unrestricted travel to live and work in the Member countries of the Community Chairman of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, made the announcement during a press conference on July 5 to...

Chairman, CARICOM, and Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, addresses the recent opening of the 45th Regular Meeting of Heads, held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

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Regional Leaders Urged to Pursue Partnerships to Address Issues

Regional leaders have been urged to actively pursue partnerships to address issues of free movement, non-tariff barriers to trade, and reliable and affordable transportation, which are all fundamental to a truly integrated Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The call was made by Chairman of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, at the recent opening of the 45th Regular Meeting...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), greets Chief Executive Officer of Bamboo Bioproducts, David Stedeford, at a recent meeting with business interests in the United Kingdom (UK), at the Jamaican High Commission in London.

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UK Business Interests Urged to Look to Jamaica

The United Kingdom (UK) business community is being encouraged to look to Jamaica for business opportunities. State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, who met with business interests at the Jamaican High Commission in London recently, said he noted that the country is open for trade and investment. Touting the advantages, he said...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), shakes hands with Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, during a signing ceremony for the exchange of notes between the governments of Japan and Jamaica in relation to the provision of $428 million in grant aid. The signing was held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Friday (June 30). Sharing the moment are (from left) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn.

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Japan Provides $428M to Bolster the JCF’s Mobility

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is to receive a major boost to its mobility following the provision of approximately $428 million in grant aid from the Government of Japan. The sum, which is equivalent to 400 million Japanese Yen, is being provided through Japan’s Economic and Social Development Programme and will be used to purchase five ambulances and 33 pickups...