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

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...
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.
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.

Canada A Trusted and Reliable Partner – Minister Johnson Smith
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.
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.

PHOTOS: Reception to Celebrate 60 Years of Canada-Jamaica Development Cooperation
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
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 'All Together Against Crime and Violence’, will highlight the EU’s support to Jamaica’s Citizen Security Programme. The race will showcase downtown Kingston's rich cultural heritage, with sections of the race route encompassing the city’s art walk and coastal boardwalk, with music along the course.

PHOTOS: Launch of EU-Jamaica 5K Run
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.
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.

SOE Regulations Became Effective Once Made – Senator Johnson Smith

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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.
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,...
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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...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), shakes the hand of Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara, at the recent handover of medical equipment from the Japanese Government, at the National Chest Hospital in St. Andrew. Applauding (from left) are Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, and Deputy Representative of the United Nations Children
Foreign Affairs

Outgoing Japanese Ambassador Hailed as Great Friend of Jamaica

Outgoing Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency, Masaya Fujiwara, has been hailed as a “great friend” of Jamaica who ensured that critical support was given during the height of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In an interview with JIS News at the recent handover of medical equipment from the Japanese Government at the National Chest Hospital in St. Andrew, Minister...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presents the keynote address during a swearing-in ceremony for six American volunteers, who will work in the island for two years under the Peace Corps Jamaica programme. The ceremony was held at the United States Embassy in Kingston on Wednesday (December 7).
Foreign Affairs

New US Peace Corps Volunteers Commissioned

Six American volunteers are set to work in the agriculture and education sectors for two years, under the Peace Corps Jamaica (PCJ) Programme. They are Julia DaMour and Denise Hampson, who will serve in the education sector, and Joseph Lee, Celia Limon, Hoan Mai and Rosemary Rehm, who have been assigned to the agriculture industry. All six completed 10 weeks...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses recent sitting of the Senate.
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Pays Tribute to Countries for 60 Years of Diplomatic Relations

Jamaica has paid tribute to 12 countries with which the nation celebrates 60 years of diplomatic relations since 1962. They are the Kingdom of Belgium, the Federative Republic of Brazil, Canada, the French Republic, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of India, the State of Israel, the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, the Swiss Confederation, the United Kingdom of...
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