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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. , addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

Conflict In Europe An Opportunity To Build Food Self-Sufficiency – Minister Charles Jr.

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the conflict in Eastern Europe presents an opportunity for Jamaica to become more self-sufficient in food production. He said the effect of the conflict “means that there could be challenges but...

Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), and the Most Hon. Lady Allen (second right), engages in light conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) and her husband Jason Smith, at the Annual Diplomatic Corps Cocktail Reception and Dinner held recently at King’s House

Jamaica Will Continue To Increase Global Presence – G-G

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), accepts copies of Letters of Credentials of 10 Ambassadors/High Commissioners-designate from Director of Protocol in the Ministry, Ambassador Ricardo Allicock, at the Ministry in Kingston on March 8. The 10 Ambassadors/High Commissioners-designate are from Croatia, Korea, Netherlands, Ireland, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Iran, Austria, Thailand and Ghana.

PHOTOS: Senator Kamina Johnson Smith Accepts Letters Of Credentials Of Ambassadors/High Commmissioners Designate

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the opening of the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 8).

Gov’t Committed To Protecting Poor And Vulnerable From Effects Of Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

PM Thanks Diplomatic Community For COVID-19 Support

4 years ago Foreign Affairs

PICA Access Jamaica goes to Orlando

The Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency (PICA) will stage another Access Jamaica initiative in Orlando, Florida from March 25 to 27, 2022. The event will take place at the Legends Resto and Lounge, 5250 International Drive, Orlando from 8:30am – 3:30pm each day. Jamaicans in Orlando, Florida and surrounding states will be able apply for: New and renewal or replacement...

(FILE) State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, speaking at the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 3).

4 years ago Foreign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Mental Health Support For Students Evacuated From Ukraine

The 20 Jamaican students who arrived safely from Ukraine on Wednesday (March 2) will receive professional mental health support, says State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell. He was responding to questions during the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 3). “We are...

Jamaican students on arrival at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay from Ukraine on March 2.

4 years ago Foreign Affairs

20 Students Arrive Home From Ukraine

Twenty Jamaican students arrived safely at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on Wednesday evening (March 2) from Ukraine. Their journey home was arranged by the Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Leslie Campbell, who was on hand to welcome the students, said that getting the students home safely...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness speaking at the recent ground-breaking ceremony for a new Stony Hill Police Station in St. Andrew West Rural.

4 years ago Foreign AffairsParliament

Preparing For Impact From Ukraine/Russia Conflict

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is monitoring and preparing for the impact that the country’s economy will face because of conflict between the neighbouring countries, Ukraine and Russia. “We expect that the impact on Jamaica could be through the global energy prices, oil prices, in particular, and possibly through some commodities, maybe wheat [and] flour...

Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara (left), greets State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, on his arrival at a recent reception, held at the Ambassador’s Residence in Kingston, to celebrate the 62nd birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan.

4 years ago Foreign AffairsLocal Government

Jamaica To Receive Two Garbage Trucks From Japan

Jamaica is to receive two garbage compactor trucks from Japan, following the signing of an agreement between the two countries. This was announced by Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara, at a recent reception held at his residence in Kingston to celebrate the 62nd birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan. The emperor acceded to the...

4 years ago Foreign Affairs

24 Jamaican Nationals Safe In Poland- Four More Being Monitored

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith has confirmed that twenty-four (24) Jamaican students who were in Ukraine, are now safely in Poland, having been processed for entry by the Polish Authorities last night (Jamaica time). In a video to the nation, the Foreign Affairs Minister shared the wonderful news saying, “Giving God thanks...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith, addressing a virtual press conference held today (February 26) to announce that government is fully funding students

4 years ago Foreign Affairs

Government Fully Funding Students’ Return From Ukraine To Jamaica

Twenty-three Jamaican students have arrived safely by train in the city of Lviv Ukraine and are set to be in Poland by Sunday (February 27) as the Government of Jamaica fully funds their return to the island. There has been an escalation of violence in Ukraine by Russia since Thursday (February 24), and the Government has been working feverishly to...