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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

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will be celebrating Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of Independence with a slew of activities throughout the year to mark the milestone. Dubbed ‘MFAFT@60 – Reigniting a Nation: Global Excellence, Our Mission’, the celebration...
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
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.
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.

New Foreign Affairs Building Named In Honour Of Hugh Shearer
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), presents a gift to Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki, when he visited the Ministry
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), presents a gift to Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki, when he visited the Ministry's Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston on January 18.

PHOTOS: Minister Desmond Mckenzie With Ambassador Of Japan To Jamaica
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.

Senator Campbell Calls For Closer CELAC Ties

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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
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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.
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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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Speaker of the House of the Representatives, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert (left), accepts a gift from the High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui, following her presentation at a Constitution Day reception held on Friday (November 26), at the High Commission of India, St. Andrew, to commemorate India Constitution Day.
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Jamaica’s Constitution Meeting The Needs Of A Changing Society – House Speaker

Speaker of the House of the Representatives, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, says that Jamaica’s Constitution has evolved to meet the needs of a changing society. She noted that the most significant change to the Constitution has been the insertion of a Charter of Fundamental Rights in 2011. “The Charter, among other things, protects our right to life and to liberty, our right...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Foreign Affairs

Senate Passes NIDS Bill

The Senate, on Friday (Nov. 19) approved the National Identification and Registration Act, paving the way for the establishment of a voluntary and secure National Identification System (NIDS) for Jamaica. The legislation was passed in the House of Representatives on October 13. NIDS will provide a comprehensive and secure structure to enable the collection and storage of identity information. This...
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