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India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica His Excellency Rungsung Masakui
India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica His Excellency Rungsung Masakui

MFAFT Lauds India’s Support to Jamaica in COVID-19 Fight

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has lauded India’s support to Jamaica and the region in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking at a recent reception held at India House, 2 East...
High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency, Shri R. Masakui, addresses a ceremony to mark the 73rd Republic Day, held at the High Commission in Kingston on Wednesday (January 26). Republic Day celebrates the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect.
High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency, Shri R. Masakui, addresses a ceremony to mark the 73rd Republic Day, held at the High Commission in Kingston on Wednesday (January 26). Republic Day celebrates the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect.

India High Commission Marks 73rd Republic Day (Photos)
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), exchanges greetings with Executive Director of the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Carib-Export), Deodat Maharaj, following the launch of a project aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Jamaican Coffee exports to the European Union (EU) market, at the Ministry
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), exchanges greetings with Executive Director of the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Carib-Export), Deodat Maharaj, following the launch of a project aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Jamaican Coffee exports to the European Union (EU) market, at the Ministry's headquarters in downtown Kingston on Thursday (January 27).

Project Launched To Boost Coffee Export Into Europe
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks at the recent official opening and naming ceremony of the new headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, located at 2 Port Royal Street, downtown Kingston.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks at the recent official opening and naming ceremony of the new headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, located at 2 Port Royal Street, downtown Kingston.

Foreign Affairs Ministry Celebrates Jamaica 60
Gen. Laura Richardson, Commander, U.S. Southern Command shares a moment during the reception with The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, The Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. Also looking on are Ambassador Jean Manes, Civillian Deputy and Foreign Policy Advisor, U.S. Southern Command and Linnisa Wahid, Chargé d
Gen. Laura Richardson, Commander, U.S. Southern Command shares a moment during the reception with The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, The Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. Also looking on are Ambassador Jean Manes, Civillian Deputy and Foreign Policy Advisor, U.S. Southern Command and Linnisa Wahid, Chargé d' Affaires, United States Embassy, Kingston.

SOUTHCOM Commander Makes Historic Visit to Jamaica

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right); widow of the late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Hugh Lawson Shearer, Professor Denise Eldemire Shearer (second left); Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith and Minister of State in the Ministry, Senator Leslie Campbell, applaud following the unveiling of ‘The Hugh Lawson Shearer Building’ plaque at the official opening and naming ceremony of the new headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, located at 2 Port Royal Street, downtown Kingston, on Wednesday (January 19). The new headquarters was named in honour of the late former Prime Minister.
Foreign Affairs

New Foreign Affairs Building Named In Honour Of Hugh Shearer

The new headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, located at 2 Port Royal Street, downtown Kingston, was officially named ‘The Hugh Lawson Shearer Building’, in honour of the late former Prime Minister, on Wednesday (January 19). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during the official opening ceremony at the Ministry’s headquarters. The...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.
Foreign Affairs

Senator Campbell Calls For Closer CELAC Ties

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, has highlighted the need for the continued strengthening of relations among the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in order to advance the region’s development agenda. He noted that the relationship within CELAC is characterised by mutual respect and sustained cooperation...
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DiasporaForeign Affairs

Temporary Closure Of Consulate General In New York

Due to the worsening situation resulting from the increased COVID-19 infections, and which has negatively impacted its operations, the Consulate General in New York will close temporarily to the public, from 31st December 2021 to 9th January 2022. Emergencies will be addressed on a case-by-case basis and by appointment. Please note that there could be delays in the processing of...
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German Ambassador to Jamaica, Dr Stefan Keil
Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Minister Expresses Shock At The Sudden Passing Of German Ambassador

Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has expressed shock and regret at the sudden passing of His Excellency Stefan Keil, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Jamaica. The Ambassador, who presented Credentials to the Governor-General of Jamaica in August, 2021, was keen on working to further strengthen the bilateral relations between...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening day of the two-day virtual ‘Summit of Democracy’ on Thursday (Dec. 9), being hosted by United States President, Joe Biden.
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Committed To Preserving And Advancing Democracy – PM

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says Jamaica remains committed to playing its part in preserving and advancing democracy and increasing its momentum around the world. “Jamaica aspires to improve the lives of our citizens, protect their rights, and create conditions in which we can all strive for freedom, peace, and prosperity in a stable democracy,” he noted, while...
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