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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.
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

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...
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).
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.
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
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

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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
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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
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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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