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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

Minister Grange Thanks Diplomatic Community for their Support

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has expressed appreciation to several international partners, for their support in heritage activities, at the underwater city of Port Royal in Kingston. Port Royal was destroyed by an earthquake in 1692 and...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), leads members of the diplomatic corps on a tour of the downtown Kingston Artwalk district. At left, State Minister in the Ministry. Hon. Alando Terrelonge, points out murals of Reggae music icons that are painted on the walls of buildings.  The tour of the area, which took place on Wednesday, (March 1), was part of activities for Diplomatic Week from February 27 to March 3.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), leads members of the diplomatic corps on a tour of the downtown Kingston Artwalk district. At left, State Minister in the Ministry. Hon. Alando Terrelonge, points out murals of Reggae music icons that are painted on the walls of buildings.  The tour of the area, which took place on Wednesday, (March 1), was part of activities for Diplomatic Week from February 27 to March 3.

PHOTOS: Diplomatic Corps Visit Downtown Kingston Artwalk
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.

Foreign Ministry Continues to Advocate for Special Visas
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (centre), greets United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (left), during a Welcome Reception hosted by the Ministry, on Monday (February 27), at the Devon House Courtyard in Kingston. The reception coincides with Diplomatic Week [February 27-March 3, 2023]. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith.
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (centre), greets United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (left), during a Welcome Reception hosted by the Ministry, on Monday (February 27), at the Devon House Courtyard in Kingston. The reception coincides with Diplomatic Week [February 27-March 3, 2023]. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith.

PHOTOS: Welcome Reception for Diplomatic Week
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses more than 50 resident and non-resident Heads of Mission during a Diplomatic Week event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on Tuesday (February 28). The observance will run until Friday, March 3.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses more than 50 resident and non-resident Heads of Mission during a Diplomatic Week event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on Tuesday (February 28). The observance will run until Friday, March 3.

Haiti Needs The World’s Attention – PM

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Mobilising Post-COVID Recovery Support Among Focus Areas for Foreign Ministry

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says in the 2023/24 fiscal year, mobilising support for post-pandemic recovery and enhancing opportunities for political, economic, and national development will continue to be prioritised.  She was addressing a meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in Gordon House on Wednesday (March 1).   The Government has allocated approximately...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses more than 50 resident and non-resident Heads of Mission during a Diplomatic Week event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on Tuesday (February 28). The observance will run until Friday, March 3.
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PM Thanks Diplomatic Corps for Support and Commitment to Jamaica

The more than 50 resident and non-resident Heads of Mission, who are currently participating in Diplomatic Week 2023, have been commended by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, for their support and commitment to Jamaica. Mr. Holness addressed the large group today (February 28) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade headquarters in downtown Kingston. “Many of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), makes a point during a meeting with stakeholder groups in Haiti on Monday (Feb. 27). The PM was part of a special CARICOM mission to the island. He is flanked by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), and High Commissioner from Trinidad and Tobago to Canada, Dennis Moses.
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PM Holness Provides Interim Update on Haiti Mission

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and a CARICOM delegation of leaders are at this hour convening high level talks with government officials and civil society in Haiti. The leaders are hearing from the relevant stakeholders and determining a path towards consensus building for the restoration of political and security stability in Haiti. The Prime Minister and the CARICOM leaders have so...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.
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Jamaicans Overseas Urged to Become Familiar with Diaspora Policy

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, is urging members of the Diaspora to familiarise themselves with the National Diaspora Policy. The document, which has been approved and tabled as a White Paper in Parliament, is available on the Ministry’s website at http://www.mfaft.gov.jm. The State Minister, who was addressing the third...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), shares a toast with Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (left) and his wife, Tomoko Atsumi, during a reception to celebrate the 63rd birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito. The event was held at the Ambassador’s Residence in Kingston on Thursday (Feb. 23).
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PHOTOS: Reception To Mark 63rd Birthday of Japanese Emperor

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), shares a toast with Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (left) and his wife, Tomoko Atsumi, during a reception to celebrate the 63rd birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito. The event was held at the Ambassador’s Residence in Kingston on Thursday (Feb. 23).
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