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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, provides details about the new authentication process for local public documents during a statement in the Senate on Friday (July 2).

Foreign Affairs Ministry Begins Issuing Apostilles

Starting on Monday (July 5), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will begin issuing authentication certificates under a new simplified verification process, for local public documents intended for use overseas. The certificate, called an apostille, will now be...

Jamaica’s Honorary Consul to Atlanta, Georgia, and Chair of the Elaine Bryan Foundation, Dr. Elaine Bryan.

Jamaican Pioneers In Atlanta Honoured

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, emphasises a point while making a statement during the sitting of the Senate on Friday (July 2).

Jamaica and US Finalise Improved Operational Protocols for Shiprider Agreement

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), engages with High Commissioner-designate for the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Maureen Piribonemi Tamuno, during a courtesy call at King’s House on Tuesday (June 29).

PHOTOS: Governor General Meets Nigerian High Commissioner Designate

Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic.

Canadian High Commissioner Welcomes Jamaica’s Investment Advisor For Toronto

India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui, speaks at the Good Samaritan Inn in Kingston, on Sunday, June 27.

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Indian High Commission And Good Samaritan Inn Provide For The Poor

Approximately 750 meals were provided by the Good Samaritan Inn (GSI) in Kingston on Sunday (June 27) for the less fortunate and homeless persons who visit the facility for assistance. Funding for the meals was provided by the Indian High Commission, in partnership with the Inn, which serves hot lunches four times a week to the less privileged. The donation...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right) are joined by Member of Parliament for Central St. Mary, Dr. Morais Guy (left) and Leader of Opposition Business in the Lower House, Anthony Hylton, in unfurling the Windrush Flag outside of Gordon House on June 22. The activity was part of an international initiative to mark the 73rd anniversary of the arrival of the MV Empire Windrush in the United Kingdom (UK), bringing Caribbean citizens, known as the ‘Windrush generation’, to fill post-war UK labour shortages between the years 1948 and 1971. The flag-raising initiative was created as a tribute to highlight the Windrush Generation’s contribution to the development of the UK. Fittingly the flag is emblazoned with the words ‘Windrush Generations. We Are Standing on Their Shoulders’.

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PHOTO: Windrush Flag Unfurled at Gordon House

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right) are joined by Member of Parliament for Central St. Mary, Dr. Morais Guy (left) and Leader of Opposition Business in the Lower House, Anthony Hylton, in unfurling the Windrush Flag outside of Gordon...

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

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Gov’t Committed To Ensuring Rights Of Windrush Generation Are Protected- Minister Johnson Smith

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the Government remains committed to ensuring that the rights of members of the Windrush generation and their descendants are protected. “We are aware that there are still many issues to be resolved. Be assured that the Government of Jamaica remains focused and unrelenting in its efforts...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks at a digital Town Hall Meeting, hosted by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, which formed part of the two-day virtual Jamaica Diaspora Sustainability Symposium, from June 16-17.

5 years ago Foreign Affairs

Association of Jamaicans in China Continues to Provide Support

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the Association of Jamaicans in China will continue to be leveraged as an outreach mechanism, which complements the Diplomatic Mission, to serve nationals residing in the Asian country. This is in addition to the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council, which Senator Johnson Smith said is “a tool...

India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui.

5 years ago Foreign Affairs

Indian High Commission to Publish Yoga Booklet

The High Commission of India is producing a booklet with photos depicting various yoga postures, as part of efforts to raise awareness about the benefits of practising the activity. International Day of Yoga is observed every year on June 21. In 2014, the Day was supported by the United Nations General Assembly, following a Resolution approved by 177 members at...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a Prime Ministerial town hall on Wednesday (June 16), which was held as part of a virtual Jamaica Diaspora Sustainability Symposium.

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New Policy For Public Board Appointments Will Include Diaspora Members

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the new policy being developed to guide the appointment of persons to public boards will include measures to better accommodate members of the Jamaican Diaspora. “When this policy change occurs, which will happen very shortly when we change the Regulations, the scheme will see [an] open invitation for Jamaicans to apply to...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith and Minister of State in the Ministry, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell in discussion at the virtual Jamaica Diaspora Sustainability Symposium, on June 16.

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Government Remains Resolute In Building Stronger Ties With Diaspora

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, says the Government remains resolute in building a mutually beneficial relationship with its diaspora, including the youth, through productive and sustainable engagements. The State Minister, who has responsibility for Diaspora Affairs, was speaking at the closing ceremony for the virtual Jamaica Diaspora Sustainability...