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German Ambassador to Jamaica, Dr Stefan Keil
German Ambassador to Jamaica, Dr Stefan Keil

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...
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.
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.

Jamaica Committed To Preserving And Advancing Democracy – PM
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), presents a gift bag to Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to Jamaica, His Excellency Jairo Raúl Clopatofsky Ghisays, during a courtesy call and bilateral meeting at the Ministry in Kingston on Tuesday (November 30).
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), presents a gift bag to Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to Jamaica, His Excellency Jairo Raúl Clopatofsky Ghisays, during a courtesy call and bilateral meeting at the Ministry in Kingston on Tuesday (November 30).

PHOTOS: Minister McKenzie Receives Courtesy Call From Colombia’s Ambassador To Jamaica
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.
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.

Jamaica’s Constitution Meeting The Needs Of A Changing Society – House Speaker
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Senate Passes NIDS Bill

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Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara, speaking at the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme farewell reception for this year’s beneficiaries, held recently at the Japanese Ambassador’s Residence in St. Andrew.
Foreign Affairs

23 Jamaicans to Participate In Jet Programme

Twenty-three Jamaicans will leave the island at the end of this month (November) for Japan where they will be participating in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme. Speaking at a farewell reception held recently at the Japanese Ambassador’s Residence in Kingston, Officer-in-Charge, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Janice Miller, urged the participants to model the strong...
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Usain Bolt strikes a pose in front of the maquette of his bronze statue on display in the Jamaica Pavilion at World Expo Dubai 2020 on November 13. Mr. Bolt was taken down memory lane as he viewed images and videos of himself and other Jamaican athletes on display inside the Jamaica Pavilion.
Foreign Affairs

Usain Bolt Brings Excitement To Jamaica Pavilion At World Expo Dubai

Sporting legend Usain Bolt brought an extra air of excitement to the Jamaica Pavilion at World Expo Dubai 2020 last weekend. The sprint legend was guest of Pepsico/Gatorade at the Expo on Saturday, November 13, where he participated in the Run the World Family Run charity event. The Bolt Pavilion, managed by Gatorade, paid homage to sporting legends like Usain...
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Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara (front row, centre) is surrounded by participants in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, at a farewell reception for this year’s beneficiaries held on November 11 at the Residence of the Ambassador in St. Andrew. Sharing in the occasion are Ambassador Officer in Charge of the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Janice Miller (front row, second right); and Assistant Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education Youth and Information, Dr. Clover Hamilton Flowers (front row, right).
Foreign Affairs

PHOTO: Farewell Reception For JET Participants

Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara (front row, centre) is surrounded by participants in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, at a farewell reception for this year’s beneficiaries held on November 11 at the Residence of the Ambassador in St. Andrew.  Sharing in the occasion are Ambassador Officer in Charge of the Office of the Permanent...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.
Foreign Affairs

Diaspora Policy Being Finalised For Approval As White Paper

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, says that the revised draft National Diaspora Policy, is now being finalised for submission to Cabinet for approval as a White Paper. “Given the growth in the scope and nature of the interaction with the diaspora over the years, the Ministry is now at...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.
Foreign Affairs

Ambassador Marks To Host Senator Leslie Campbell And US State Department Official On “Lets Connect”

The sixth in the series “Let’s Connect” with Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks, is scheduled for Thursday (November 11) and will feature State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Leslie Campbell, who has responsibility for diaspora affairs. This edition of Let's Connect will also feature a representative from the US State Department...
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