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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and Spain's Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency José María Fernández López de Turiso, raise a toast during Spain’s National Day reception on Thursday (October 9). The reception was held at the Ambassador’s residence in St. Andrew.

Spain Hailed as Strategic Partner in Jamaica’s Economic Development

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says Spain has played a pivotal role in assisting Jamaica to achieve its economic development goals. Speaking during Spain’s National Day reception, held on Thursday (October 9)...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second, right), enjoys a conversation with Deputy British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Jonathan Cook (centre), at a welcome reception for the United Kingdom (UK) Trade Mission to Jamaica 2025. Sharing in the moment are (from left) Regional Trade Director for the UK's Department of Business and Trade for the Commonwealth Caribbean, D’Jamila Ward; Managing Director of the Caribbean Council, Chris Bennett; and Commercial Manager JP Logistics Solutions, Mezanne Grant. The reception was held at the British High Commission in Kingston on Wednesday (October 8).

UK Businesses Optimistic About Jamaica

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre, front row), and Deputy British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Jonathan Cook (second left, front row), share the lens with members of the visiting United Kingdom (UK) Trade Mission to Jamaica, during a welcome reception at the British High Commission in Kingston on Wednesday (October 8).

Minister Hill Urges UK to Consider Special Visa for Caribbean Service Professionals

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), and Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola (third right), cut the ribbon at a handover ceremony for four tractors donated to Jamaica by the EU, today (October 9), at Kingston Industrial Agencies (KIA) on Spanish Town Road in Kingston. Others pictured (from left) are Deputy Director General at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Claire Bernard; Acting Chief Executive Officer at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Garnet Edmondson; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Franklyn Witter, and Sales Manager at KIA, Stephen Henriques.

EU Donates Four Tractors to Help Farmers Boost Production

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), greets Business Development Director, Mowlem International Limited, Adrian Wilson, during Wednesday’s (October 8) business briefing and press engagement for the United Kingdom (UK) Trade Mission to Jamaica 2025 at the British High Commission in New Kingston. At centre is Deputy British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Jonathan Cook.

UK Trade Delegation Engaging Jamaican Stakeholders in Multi-Sector Business Mission

Commissioner General of Section, Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Maureen Smith, and Jamaica Pavilion Director, Kevin Burke, about to take a bite of the Jamaican cheese patty presented by Gangalee Kitchen, at the Jamaica Pavilion, on October 7.

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Taste of Jamaica Takes Centre Stage at Expo 2025 Japan

Visitors to the Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, were treated to a true taste of the island with the sampling of one of the country’s most beloved culinary staples, patty. The patties, which included beef, chicken and cheese, were presented by Gangalee Kitchen, a Jamaican restaurant in Osaka, Japan, on October 7. Commissioner General of Section, Jamaica...

Under Secretary for the Foreign Trade Division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Esmond Reid, greets Chair of the Marine Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Corah Ann Robertson Sylvester, during the MAJ’s Illuminating Ceremony and Cocktail Reception in recognition of World Maritime Day on September 25. The event was held at the Ministry in downtown Kingston.

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Jamaica Submits Candidature for Re-election to IMO Council Category C

Jamaica has formally submitted its candidature for re-election to Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, with elections scheduled for December 2025. Under Secretary for the Foreign Trade Division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Esmond Reid, made the disclosure during the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ)...

Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan (second left), applauds as Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (4th left), hands over the keys for a bus valued at over US$ 42,000, to Principal of the Clarendon-based Rest Primary and Infant School, Dr. Sandra Smith (4th right), during a ceremony held at the institution on October 2. Other sharing the moment (from left) are: Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Western, Lothan Cousins; Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey; Chairman of the school board, Beverley Boothe; and students.

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Clarendon-Based Rest Primary and Infant Gets School Bus from Japan

Students at the Clarendon-based Rest Primary and Infant School now have safer and more reliable transportation following the donation of a bus valued at over US$42,000 by the Japanese Government. The 15-seater Toyota Hiace bus was handed over to the school on Thursday (Oct. 2), by Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi. The donation was made under Japan’s...

Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) President, Professor Andrew Spencer (centre, seated), and ECO Canada President and Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Nilsen (left, seated), sign documents formalising an academic partnership forged between the entities that will facilitate local and Caribbean-wide upskilling and training in the environmental sector. The occasion was the opening ceremony for the CMU’s Industry/Academics Conference 2025 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (October 1). Looking on are High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman (right, seated), and (from left, standing) are ECO Canada Vice President of Professional Services, Dr. Yogendra Chaudhry, and Director of Professional Services, Dr. Devant Maragh; CMU Registrar, Keisha Walker, and Deputy to the President, Professor Ibrahim Ajagunna.

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CMU and ECO Canada Forge Academic Partnership to Advance Environmental Training Regionally

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) and ECO Canada have signed an academic partnership to facilitate upskilling and training in the environmental sector across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. This partnership will help to certify, train, and prepare individuals for employment in green and blue economy sectors. The agreement for the Sustainable Blue Economy Professional (SBEP) certification was formalised by CMU...

The newly unveiled mural at Charlie Smith High School in Kingston, which was created under the European Union-funded BRIDGE Project.

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Murals Unveiled at Kingston Schools to Mark Completion of EU-Funded Bridge Project

The MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF), in partnership with the European Union (EU) and Crime Stop Jamaica, recently unveiled two plaques at Charlie Smith and Haile Selassie High Schools in Kingston to mark the conclusion of the 30-month EU-funded BRIDGE Project. Designed to empower vulnerable youth aged 15 to 29, the Project provided socio-emotional, vocational and mentorship support, alongside opportunities in...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second left), pauses for a photo with New Chargé d’Affaires at the United States (US) Embassy in Jamaica, Scott Renner (left); Political Economic Counsellor, George Mathews (second right) and Defence Attache, Lieutenant Colonel Angel Lopez Jr. The Minister was among attendees at a welcome reception honouring the New Chargé d’Affaires, in Kingston, on Tuesday (September 30).

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New US d’Affaires Commends Jamaica’s Democracy

New Chargé d’Affaires at the United States (US) Embassy in Jamaica, Scott Renner, has commended Jamaica for the strength of its democracy and the strong bipartisan values displayed by the nation’s Members of Parliament (MPs), following the September 3 General Election. Mr. Renner, who assumed the role of Chargé d’Affaires on August 13, was speaking at a welcome reception held...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses Wednesday’s (October 1) Post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

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Jamaica Part of Group of Standing Partners to Steer GSF in Haiti

Jamaica has agreed to be a part of the Group of Standing Partners charged with steering the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti. With a 12-month mandate, the 5,550-strong force will work alongside Haitian authorities to neutralise gangs, secure infrastructure and support humanitarian access. Its main aim is to protect vulnerable populations from escalating violence and prevent the displacement that...