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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre); Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right) and China’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Jinfeng Wang (left) engage in conversation as they disembark China’s navy hospital ship, the Silk Road Ark, in Port Royal on Monday (December 8). They are accompanied by members of the ship’s crew. The Silk Road Ark travelled from Montego Bay where it spent three days treating patients.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre); Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right) and China’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Jinfeng Wang (left) engage in conversation as they disembark China’s navy hospital ship, the Silk Road Ark, in Port Royal on Monday (December 8). They are accompanied by members of the ship’s crew. The Silk Road Ark travelled from Montego Bay where it spent three days treating patients.

Chinese Medical Ship Docks in Port Royal

After serving almost 2,000 patients in Montego Bay, St. James, the People’s Republic of China’s advanced navy hospital ship, the Silk Road Ark, has docked at the Port Royal Cruise Pier. It will serve patients from the Corporate Area and...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), presents the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) insignia to Omar Wilson, widower of late Consul General of Jamaica to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson, during the celebration of life service held at the Community Baptist Church of Englewood, New Jersey, on December 5. Mrs. Roach Wilson was conferred with the national honour earlier this year, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Jamaica’s development in education, technology, and the strengthening of healthcare capacity. Looking on (from left) are United States Congresswoman, Yvette D. Clarke, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), presents the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) insignia to Omar Wilson, widower of late Consul General of Jamaica to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson, during the celebration of life service held at the Community Baptist Church of Englewood, New Jersey, on December 5. Mrs. Roach Wilson was conferred with the national honour earlier this year, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Jamaica’s development in education, technology, and the strengthening of healthcare capacity. Looking on (from left) are United States Congresswoman, Yvette D. Clarke, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Hundreds Gather in New Jersey to Pay Final Tribute to Late Consul General Alsion Roach Wilson
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Honourable Alando Terrelonge (left) accompanies a resident in Eden, St. James, delivering care packages to her home, which was damaged during Hurricane Melissa on October 28.
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Honourable Alando Terrelonge (left) accompanies a resident in Eden, St. James, delivering care packages to her home, which was damaged during Hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Melissa’s Aftermath Reveals Scale of Climate Risk for SIDS – Terrelonge
Honourable Alando Terrelonge, State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, and His Excellency José María Fernández López de Turiso, Ambassador of Spain to Jamaica, are pictured shaking hands outside one of the tents of the field hospital in Falmouth deployed by the Government of Spain.
Honourable Alando Terrelonge, State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, and His Excellency José María Fernández López de Turiso, Ambassador of Spain to Jamaica, are pictured shaking hands outside one of the tents of the field hospital in Falmouth deployed by the Government of Spain.

Falmouth Field Hospital Providing Urgent Care for Victims of Hurricane Melissa and Jamaicans in the West – Terrelonge
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (fourth, right), and other Cabinet Ministers, share a moment with Former President of the United States Bill Clinton (centre) during a reception held in his honour at the AC Hotel in Kingston on Thursday evening (December 4). From left are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck; Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Businessman Rolando Gonzalez-Bunster; Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; and Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (fourth, right), and other Cabinet Ministers, share a moment with Former President of the United States Bill Clinton (centre) during a reception held in his honour at the AC Hotel in Kingston on Thursday evening (December 4). From left are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck; Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Businessman Rolando Gonzalez-Bunster; Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; and Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda.

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Chinese naval medical ship, Silk Road Ark, which docked in Montego Bay, St. James. The medical mission will serve in Montego Bay (St. James), Trelawny and Kingston.
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Humanitarian Medical Mission from China Arrives

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the humanitarian medical mission from China represents one of the most significant acts of post-hurricane support, as Jamaica continues to recover from the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. Speaking to journalists following a tour of the Silk Road Ark medical ship at the Montego Bay Freeport in...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), extends greetings to team members aboard the People’s Republic of China’s advanced navy hospital ship, the ‘Silk Road Ark’, which docked at Montego Bay Freeport in St. James on Thursday (December 4). The vessel will provide critical support to Jamaica’s health sector during post‑Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts.
Foreign AffairsHurricane Relief & Recovery

China’s Navy Hospital Ship Arrives to Bolster Jamaica’s Post-Hurricane Health Sector Recovery

Jamaica’s health sector has been bolstered by the arrival of the People’s Republic of China’s advanced navy hospital ship, the Silk Road Ark, which docked at Montego Bay Freeport in St. James on Thursday (December 4). The vessel will facilitate outpatient care, diagnostic services, and elective surgeries, thereby strengthening Jamaica’s national recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Minister...
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United Kingdom (UK) Minister for the Caribbean, Chris Elmore (second left), shares in discussion with (from left) UK High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Alicia Herbert; Parish Manager for St. Elizabeth Health Services, Sean Brissett; Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Wayne Chen; and Regional Director at the SRHA, Michael Bent. Occasion was a tour of the Santa Cruz Health Centre in St. Elizabeth on Tuesday (December 2) by Mr. Elmore, during his recent visit to the island.
Foreign AffairsHurricane Relief & Recovery

UK Minister Pledges Support for Jamaica’s Long-Term Recovery

United Kingdom (UK) Minister for the Caribbean, Chris Elmore, has pledged his Government’s commitment to supporting Jamaica’s long-term recovery and climate resilience. The commitment comes in the aftermath of the devastating impact of category-five Hurricane Melissa on the island. Speaking with JIS News during a visit to St. Elizabeth on Tuesday (December 2), which is one of the parishes most...
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