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Dr. Basil Buchanan expresses appreciation to the Jamaica Association of Maryland for honouring him with the Marcus Garvey Award, during the association’s Independence gala held on Saturday (August 13) in Baltimore in the United States.
Dr. Basil Buchanan expresses appreciation to the Jamaica Association of Maryland for honouring him with the Marcus Garvey Award, during the association’s Independence gala held on Saturday (August 13) in Baltimore in the United States.

Jamaican-Born Former US State Senator Gets Lifetime Achievement Award

Jamaican-born Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, who is a former Maryland State Senator, has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Jamaica Association of Maryland. At a gala celebrating Jamaica’s 60th year of Independence held in Baltimore on Saturday (August 13),...
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.

Gov’t Develops Online Portal to Facilitate Returning Residents
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), converses with High Commissioner of the Republic of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui, during Monday’s (August 15) banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, commemorating India’s 75th Independence Anniversary.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), converses with High Commissioner of the Republic of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui, during Monday’s (August 15) banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, commemorating India’s 75th Independence Anniversary.

India Hailed for Achievements
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Leslie Campbell
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Leslie Campbell

Much to Be Proud of in 60 Years, Says Campbell
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the delegation from the Republic of Namibia, during day one of two, of the Joint Committee between the two countries. The committee met at the Ministry’s building in Kingston on August 2 to discuss matters relating to tourism, health and agriculture, among other areas of common interest.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the delegation from the Republic of Namibia, during day one of two, of the Joint Committee between the two countries. The committee met at the Ministry’s building in Kingston on August 2 to discuss matters relating to tourism, health and agriculture, among other areas of common interest.

Diplomatic Corps Congratulates Jamaica on 60th Anniversary

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Ambassador of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Chen Daojiang, congratulates Jamaica on 60 years of Independence.
Foreign Affairs

Chinese Ambassador Hails Jamaica’s Resilience

Jamaica’s resilience in overcoming slavery and achieving Independence has been hailed by the newly installed Chinese Ambassador, His Excellency, Chen Daojiang. Speaking with JIS News, the Ambassador said: “The history of Jamaica’s fight against colonial rule and slavery is laudable and emotionally moving.” He said that the “strong leadership and arduous efforts of Jamaicans” have allowed for significant progress in...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), introduces State Minister in the Ministry, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (right) to Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), His Excellency Michael Lodge. They were attending a reception held at the Ministry’s downtown Kingston headquarters on August 3, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Marks 40th Anniversary of Law of the Sea Convention

As Jamaica marks 60 years of Independence this year, the country’s historic role in the development and adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is being hailed. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, said that the country’s contribution ranks among the island’s proudest and most significant contribution...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), and Minister in the Presidency of the Republic of Namibia, Christine ǁHoebes display the Agreed Minutes of the Jamaica/Namibia Joint Committee Meeting during the closing ceremony for the Joint Committee meeting at the Ministry’s headquarters in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (August 3). Photo: Mark Bell
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica and Namibia Enter New Phase of Bilateral Relationship

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says Namibia and Jamaica have commenced an exciting new chapter in their bilateral relationship to deepen collaboration. Senator Johnson Smith made the remarks during the closing ceremony for the inaugural meeting of the Jamaica/Namibia Joint Committee at the Ministry’s headquarters in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (August 3). “We have...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (right), shows off a gift presented to him by Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Hon. Geoffrey Onyeama (left), during a dinner hosted by the Nigerian High Commissioner, Her Excellency Dr. Maureen Tamuno (centre) at Nigeria House in Kingston on August 2.
Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Nigerian High Commissioner Hosts Dinner

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (right), shows off a gift presented to him by Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Hon. Geoffrey Onyeama (left), during a dinner hosted by the Nigerian High Commissioner, Her Excellency Dr. Maureen Tamuno (centre) at Nigeria House in Kingston on August 2.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Special Commemorative Session for the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (“the Montego Bay Convention”), held at The Knutsford Court Hotel in St. Andrew, on Monday (August 1).
Foreign AffairsMining

No Support for Deep-Sea Mining Without Regulatory Framework

Jamaica will not support deep-sea mining in the International Seabed Area without a suitable regulatory framework being in place, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. “While Jamaica continues to attach significant importance to the full and effective implementation of [the] United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (“the Montego Bay...
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Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (second left), accepts a scroll proclaiming August 6 as “Jamaica’s Independence Day in Washington DC,” from Washington DC former Mayor Adrian Fenty, during the Jamaican Independence Service of Thanksgiving at Howard University’s Dumbarton Chapel. At right in Mrs. Michelle Fenty
CultureDiasporaForeign AffairsJamaica 60 Diaspora Conference

Jamaican Diaspora to Stage Massive “Jamaica 60” Celebrations in USA

Jamaicans throughout the United States, including in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Florida, California, Seattle, Illinois and New York, are set to celebrate “Jamaica 60” with a range of activities over several days. The events have been organised by the Embassy of Jamaica, the consulates in New York and Miami, and various honorary consuls, alongside various...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second left), in discussion with co-Heads of the European Delegation, Myriam Ferran (second right) and Javier Niño Pérez (right), at the sixth Jamaica-European Union Political Dialogue, held at the Ministry, downtown Kingston, today (July 20). With the Minister are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Sheila Monteith and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan.
Foreign Affairs

Critical Issues Discussed at Jamaica-EU Political Dialogue

Jamaica and the European Union (EU) continue to collaborate on critical global, regional, and national issues that are also linked to achieving sustainable development. Matters, including security, human rights, EU blacklisting, environment and climate change were discussed during the sixth Jamaica-EU Political Dialogue, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, today (July 20). Portfolio Minister, Senator the...
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