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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.
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.

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...
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is in discussion with Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara (left) and Director General for the International Affairs Global Strategy Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan, Onodera Osamu, when they visited the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on July 15.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is in discussion with Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara (left) and Director General for the International Affairs Global Strategy Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan, Onodera Osamu, when they visited the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on July 15.

Minister Vaz Receives Courtesy Call from Japanese Officials
State Minister in the Ministry Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (right), engages in discussion with French Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch, during a reception held at the French Embassy in St. Andrew on Thursday (July 14) to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Jamaica and France and to celebrate the French National Day “Bastille Day”.
State Minister in the Ministry Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (right), engages in discussion with French Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch, during a reception held at the French Embassy in St. Andrew on Thursday (July 14) to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Jamaica and France and to celebrate the French National Day “Bastille Day”.

PHOTOS: France, Jamaica Reinforce Ties on Bastille Day
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (left) greets outgoing Ambassador of Argentina and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Luis del Solar, at a farewell luncheon held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on July 14.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (left) greets outgoing Ambassador of Argentina and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Luis del Solar, at a farewell luncheon held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on July 14.

PHOTOS: Farewell Luncheon for Outgoing Ambassador of Argentina
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.

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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, signs the condolence book for former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, at the official residence of the Japanese Ambassador in St. Andrew on Tuesday (July 12). The late former Prime Minister died on Friday (July 8) after being shot while giving a campaign speech in Nara, Japan.
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PHOTOS: Senator Campbell Signs Condolence Book for Shinzo Abe

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, signs the condolence book for former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, at the official residence of the Japanese Ambassador in St. Andrew on Tuesday (July 12). The late former Prime Minister died on Friday (July 8) after being shot while giving a campaign...
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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert (centre) engages in conversation with Ambassador of the United States to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (right) during a courtesy call at Gordon House on July 12. Looking on is President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson.
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PHOTOS: US Ambassador Visits Gordon House

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert (centre) engages in conversation with Ambassador of the United States to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (right) during a courtesy call at Gordon House on July 12. Looking on is President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson.
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Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks in the Senate on Friday (July 8).
Foreign Affairs

Senate to Review Road Traffic Regulations

The Road Traffic Regulations, 2022,which will provide for a slate of new offences and fines under the 2018 Road Traffic Act, were tabled in the Senate on July 8. The document was tabled by Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. In her remarks, Senator Johnson Smith said...
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Urges Eligible Jamaicans To Become Citizens Of The US

Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, has called on eligible members of the Jamaican diaspora to become citizens of the United States. This in order to fully participate in the democratic process of their adopted home. She was on Wednesday (June 29) addressing a forum hosted by the Latin American Center, Atlantic Council on the Contribution...
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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), and Ambassador of the United States of America (USA) to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry, raise their glasses in a toast to commemorate the USA’s 246th anniversary of Independence, during a reception held on June 28 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston.
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US Milestone Celebrated

This year marks the United States of America’s (USA) 246th anniversary of Independence, and the milestone was celebrated with a reception on June 28 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. The event also featured the traditional United States Marine Corps Colour Guard ceremony. Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who represented the Government of Jamaica, extended congratulations to the...
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