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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.

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...

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.

23 Jamaicans to Participate In Jet Programme

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.

Usain Bolt Brings Excitement To Jamaica Pavilion At World Expo Dubai

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), and Norway’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Beate Stirø, aboard the Norwegian research ship, the ‘Statsraad Lehmkuhl’ on Saturday (November 13), which is docked at Port Royal in Kingston. The visit by the ship, from November 13 to 17, forms part of the One Ocean Expedition (2021-2023), in support of the United Nations (UN) Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

PHOTOS: Senator Johnson Smith Attends Reception Aboard The Norwegian Vessel

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).

PHOTO: Farewell Reception For JET Participants

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.

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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...

4 years ago 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...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), is in discussions with Director of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, Linnisa Wahid, during a courtesy call on Wednesday (November 3), at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston.

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PHOTOS: Dr. Chang Receives Courtesy Call From US Embassy Official

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), is in discussions with Director of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, Linnisa Wahid, during a courtesy call on Wednesday (November 3), at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston.

4 years ago Foreign Affairs

Care Packages For Jamaican Students Have Landed In Cuba

The shipment of 100 care packages and 152 personal care items, collected on behalf of Jamaican medical students in Cuba, arrived in that island on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, “I am happy that the shipment has arrived in Cuba yesterday afternoon, after departing Jamaica...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), is greeted by Emirates Airlines’ Senior VP, Commercial Operations – Americas, Salem Obaidalla, following a productive meeting at the company’s Dubai Headquarters. During the meeting, which took place on October 24, they discussed the possibility of introducing a special service between Dubai and Jamaica, in celebration of Jamaica Day at the Dubai Expo 2020, being observed in February 2022.

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Talks In Progress For Emirates Airlines To Introduce Flight From Dubai

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says talks are ongoing with top representatives of Emirates Airlines to introduce a flight from Dubai to Jamaica early next year. Mr. Bartlett’s remarks come following the wrap-up of marketing activities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on October 24, which included “a crucial meeting” with senior executives of Emirates Airlines at their Dubai...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses a sitting of the Senate on October 22.

4 years ago Foreign Affairs

Senate Passes Bill for General Meetings to Be Held in Hybrid Format

The Senate, on October 22, approved the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2021, to allow a company in Jamaica to hold general meetings in a hybrid format, that is in-person and virtually, or as completely electronic meetings. General meetings include annual general meetings (AGMs) or extraordinary general meetings (EGMs). The legislation was passed with three amendments. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign...