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Caribbean Needs Disaster Risk Financing Solutions – Senator Johnson Smith

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says there is urgent need for disaster risk financing solutions for countries across the Caribbean. She made the call as she addressed the 2022 United Nations High...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (right), raises a toast with outgoing Ambassador of Argentina to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis del Solar, during a farewell cocktail reception for the diplomat, at 6 Brenmar Way in St. Andrew on Tuesday (July 12).

PHOTOS: Sen. the Hon. Leslie Campbell attends Farewell Reception for Argentina’s Ambassador

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.

PHOTOS: Senator Campbell Signs Condolence Book for Shinzo Abe

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.

PHOTOS: US Ambassador Visits Gordon House

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).

Senate to Review Road Traffic Regulations

4 years ago Foreign Affairs

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Closed to the Public Today

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will be closed to the public today, Monday, July 4. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, July 5 starting at 8:30 am. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

4 years ago Jamaican Diaspora

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...

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.

4 years ago Foreign Affairs

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...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sheila Monteith (left), signs a Joint Communiqué with Head of the South Africa Delegation, Ambassador Maud Dhlomo, following consultations to enhance relations between the countries and promote dialogue and cooperation that further strengthens the bonds of friendship. The ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston on Tuesday (June 28).

4 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica And South Africa Deepening Relations

A plan of action is now in place to enhance bilateral relations between Jamaica and South Africa, following the signing of a Joint Communiqué on Tuesday (June 28). The signing ceremony took place during the inaugural Jamaica-South Africa Political Consultations between the countries’ Heads of Delegation, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston. Permanent Secretary in...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith (left), High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to Jamaica, Her Excellency Lunka Yengeni (centre), and Deputy Director General, Americas and Europe, Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), South Africa, Ambassador Maud Dhlomo, at the inaugural political consultation between Jamaica and South Africa, at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston, on Tuesday (June 28).

4 years ago Foreign Affairs

Bond Between Jamaica And South Africa Significant – Ambassador Sealy Monteith

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith, has described the bond between Jamaica and South Africa as a natural, yet significant one. “Jamaica and South Africa have a shared vision and commitment to advancing relations, and both have a strong desire to ensure that our frameworks for engagement are maximised in areas...

4 years ago Foreign AffairsOffice of the Prime Minister

Statement From Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Result of Commonwealth Secretary General Race

Statement From Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Result of Commonwealth Secretary General Race I extend sincere congratulations to the incumbent, Baroness Scotland on her re-election as Commonwealth Secretary General. It was a good contest and the Baroness prevailed. My heartfelt congratulations and commendations also to our Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith who ran...

4 years ago Finance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

Caribbean Encouraged To Tap Into IMF’s Resilience And Sustainability Trust

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Caribbean Member Countries are being encouraged to lead take-up of the institution’s multibillion-dollar Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST). The RST is aimed at helping countries build resilience against external shocks and ensure sustainable growth, contributing to their long-term balance of payments stability. Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, said that Caribbean countries are ideally positioned to tap into...