It is important for countries of the Global South to support the scaling up of the transition to cleaner and sustainable forms of energy, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. “We encourage elevation on the G-20 agenda of similar pragmatic policies and programmes supportive of energy transition by fiscally constrained developing countries,”...

The Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, on Tuesday (January 17) opened a Condolence Book for late Ambassador Dr. Richard Bernal. The book will remain open until Friday (January 20), and members of the public will be able to visit the Embassy’s 1520 New Hampshire Avenue location from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to pay their respects. “We have lost...

The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica will host its first 5k Run on Sunday, March 12 in downtown Kingston, to increase public awareness of its partnership with the country in matters such as crime and violence. The event will be held under the theme ‘All Together Against Crime and Violence’ and was officially launched at a ceremony...

Canada is looking to strengthen relations with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Canadian International Development Minister, Hon. Harjit Sajjan, who visited Jamaica and Barbados from January 9 to 14, said the aim is to explore opportunities for strengthening partnerships and to continue building relationships in the region. During the visit, Minister Sajjan held discussions with government officials on shared priorities such...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has hailed Canada as one of Jamaica’s trusted and reliable bilateral partners. She noted that the 60-year diplomatic relationship between the countries has been integral to Jamaica’s continued development as a nation. Addressing a reception to mark the milestone at the residence of the Canadian High Commissioner...

ccccMinister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), is pictured with Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, Hon. Harjit Sajjan (centre) and Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Emina Tudakovic. Occasion was a reception to mark 60 years of Canada-Jamaica development cooperation held on...

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), interacts with European Union (EU) Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Marianne Van Steen (left) and Race Director, Running Events Jamaica, Alfred Francis, at the launch of the inaugural EU-Jamaica 5K Run, to be held downtown Kingston on March 12. The launch was held on January 12 at the office of the Delegation...