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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' return to Jamaica from Ukraine.

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...

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (right), in discussion with the Ambassador of Japan, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara, at a reception held on Wednesday (February 23), at the Ambassador’s residence in Kingston. It was held to celebrate the 62nd birthday of His Majesty, Emperor Naruhito of Japan.

Japan Lauded for Support

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, at the official opening of the new headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, located downtown Kingston, on January 19.

$104.43 Million Budgeted To Finalise Works On Foreign Affairs Building

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. (FILE)

Statement On Russia’s Military Action Against Ukraine

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness Condemns Invasion of Ukraine

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the ground breaking ceremony for the new Stony Hill Police Station in St. Andrew on Thursday (February 24).

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Gov’t Working To Evacuate Students In Ukraine

The Government is pursuing all avenues to safely evacuate Jamaican students residing in Ukraine, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. This follows Russia’s military invasion into the neighbouring country on Thursday. “In my latest information, there are 27 students remaining in Ukraine; 25 are in a city called Kharkiv and one is in Kyiv. Fifteen have [already] left...

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Government Of Jamaica Provides Update On Students In Ukraine

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade says that the Government of Jamaica continues to assist Jamaican students and their families where possible during this difficult period. We can report on the following information: • 15 students have left Ukraine • 26 students remain in Ukraine o 25 students are located in Kharkiv o 1 student is located L’viv...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second left), with officials of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during Jamaica’s National Day Flag Raising Ceremony at EXPO2020 Dubai on Friday (February 18).

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Expo2020 Dubai Symbolic of Hope and Change – Minister Johnson Smith

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says EXPO2020 Dubai is “as much a symbol of hope as it is a demonstration that we can do things differently”, against the backdrop of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking during a media interview at the Expo on February 18, Senator Johnson Smith noted that the global...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), in discussion with members of the Jamaica Middle East Diaspora Group (from left) Shari Franklyn and Delroy Simms, at EXPO2020 Dubai on Saturday (February 19). The occasion was a special meeting with members of the Jamaican community in that region. Minister Johnson Smith briefed them on several key matters, including emerging opportunities for trade, investment, and development. She also lauded the representatives on their outstanding achievements in various engagements undertaken, and how well they have forged and maintained connections with each other and Jamaica.

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Minister Johnson Smith Meets with Members of Jamaica’s Middle East Diaspora Group at EXPO2020 Dubai (Photos Only)

WA0000 Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), in discussion with members of the Jamaica Middle East Diaspora Group (from left) Shari Franklyn and Delroy Simms, at EXPO2020 Dubai on Saturday (February 19). The occasion was a special meeting with members of the Jamaican community in that region. Minister Johnson Smith briefed them...

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Jamaica Looking to Strengthen Diplomatic Relations with the UAE

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who notes that the countries have shared diplomatic relations for 11 years, says the Government is actively working to enhance these. She was addressing UAE entrepreneurs and other interests during a country business briefing at EXPO2020 Dubai on Friday (February 18). Senator Johnson Smith said Jamaica and...

Executive Director of the Office of the Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai, His Excellency, Najeeb Al Ali, speaking at the national flag raising ceremony for Jamaica National Day held on February 18 at the Al Wasl Plaza in Dubai.

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Jamaica Expresses Appreciation to UAE For Its Hospitality

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has thanked the Government and people of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for their hospitality and support to the Jamaican delegation at World Expo 2020 Dubai. From curation to creation and daily operations, the UAE has been with us walking side by side and hand in hand,...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (at podium), addressing the launch of Global Tourism Resilience Day at EXPO2020 Dubai on Thursday (February 17).

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Jamaica Launches Global Tourism Resilience Day At EXPO2020 Dubai

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, on Thursday (February 17) launched Global Tourism Resilience Day during EXPO2020 Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Day, which is the brainchild of Mr. Bartlett, will be observed annually on February 17. The observance forms part of the thrust to heighten global tourism stakeholder awareness and actions towards strengthening the industry’s capacity to...