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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), along with Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Denise Antonio and Deputy Leader of Opposition Business in the House of Representatives, Angela Brown-Burke, display copies of the 2022-2026 UNDP Multi-Country Office (MCO) Country Programme document, during the launch at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston on Thursday (January 26).

UNDP Unveils New Five-Year Development Programme for Jamaica

Multidimensional poverty reduction is the goal of a new five-year programme developed for Jamaica by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The programme, which was provided through the UNDP Multi-Country Office, was officially launched on Thursday (January 26) at the...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), speaking with outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of Chile, Her Excellency, Constanza Figueroa, during a farewell call and luncheon hosted in her honour at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (January 18).

PHOTOS: Farewell Call and Luncheon for Chilean Ambassador

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Global South Urged to Support Transition to Cleaner Forms of Energy

Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, is congratulated by late Ambassador Dr. Richard Bernal at a reception to celebrate her appointment, which was hosted by the Embassy in Washington DC in June 2008.

Condolence Book for Ambassador Bernal Opens at Jamaican Embassy in Washington

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon Dr. Horace Chang (centre), in conversation wit Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Her Excellency Marianne Van Steen and Race Director, Running Events Jamaica, Alfred “Frano” Francis, during the launch of the inaugural EU-Jamaica 5K Run, which will be held in downtown Kingston in March. The launch was held at the EU Office in Kingston on Thursday (January 12).

EU to Host 5k Run to Highlight Partnership with Country

Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, Hon. Harjit Sajjan.

3 years ago CARICOMForeign Affairs

Canada Looking to Strengthen Relations with CARICOM

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 (right), engages with (from left) Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Emina Tudakovic and Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, Hon. Harjit Sajjan. Occasion was a reception to commemorate 60 years of development partnership between the countries, held recently at the official residence of the Canadian High Commissioner in Kingston.

3 years ago Foreign Affairs

Canada A Trusted and Reliable Partner – Minister Johnson Smith

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 Wednesday (January 11) at the official residence of the Canadian High Commissioner in Kingston.

3 years ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Reception to Celebrate 60 Years of Canada-Jamaica Development Cooperation

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 of the EU to Jamaica, 8A Fairway Avenue, Kingston 5. The event, to be held under the theme

3 years ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Launch of EU-Jamaica 5K Run

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...

Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing Friday’s (January 6) sitting of the Senate.

3 years ago Foreign Affairs

SOE Regulations Became Effective Once Made – Senator Johnson Smith

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says that the emergency regulations governing the States of Public Emergency (SOEs) announced on December 28 in eight parishes became effective once made. She was speaking in the Upper House on Friday (January 6), where the regulations were tabled. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced...

The late Ambassador Dr. Richard Bernal (left), speaks with Finance and Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), at the opening ceremony for the Mona School of Business and Management’s (MSBM) business and management conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston in July 2019. Listening (from second left) are auditor and taxation specialist, Allison Peart; conference chair, Dr. Indianna Minto-Coy; and Special Advisor to the UWI’s Vice Chancellor on Resource Development, Minna Israel.

3 years ago Foreign Affairs

Ambassador Bernal Represented Jamaica with Honour and Dignity – PM

The late Ambassador Dr. Richard Bernal has been hailed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, for his committed and dedicated service to Jamaica. The former diplomat and economist died suddenly on Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 4). Ambassador Bernal, who was 74 at the time of his passing, served as Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States from 1991 to 2001,...

3 years ago DiasporaForeign Affairs

Jamaicans in Diaspora Encouraged to Vote in Global Elections

Jamaicans in the diaspora are being encouraged to register to vote in the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC) elections. Persons can also select candidates to serve on the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC). Voter registration and nomination period ends on January 2, 2023. Members of the diaspora can register to vote...