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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), shares a light moment with United States (US) Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, following a joint press conference, held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (January 22).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), shares a light moment with United States (US) Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, following a joint press conference, held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (January 22).

US And Jamaica To Strengthen Cooperation On Security Matters

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that Jamaica and the United States (US) will be strengthening cooperation on security matters. He said that the main focus will be on bolstering Jamaica’s capacity to counter transnational organised crime, secure...
United States (US) Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, addressing a policy discussion session on US-Caribbean relations on Wednesday (January 22) at The Jamaica Pegasus in New Kingston. The meeting formed part of Mr. Pompeo’s two-day working visit to the island.
United States (US) Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, addressing a policy discussion session on US-Caribbean relations on Wednesday (January 22) at The Jamaica Pegasus in New Kingston. The meeting formed part of Mr. Pompeo’s two-day working visit to the island.

Pompeo Says US Wants To Work More Closely With The Caribbean To Combat Threats
United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo (left), waves goodbye to (from second left): United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Donald Tapia; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert Roberts, at the Norman Manley International Airport today (January 22), following his two-day working visit to Jamaica.
United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo (left), waves goodbye to (from second left): United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Donald Tapia; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert Roberts, at the Norman Manley International Airport today (January 22), following his two-day working visit to Jamaica.

PHOTOS: Pompeo Departs
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), and United States (US) Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo (fourth right), engage in bilateral discussions during a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (January 22). The meeting was part of the schedule of activities for Secretary Pompeo, who is on a two-day working visit to the island. Also pictured are several Jamaican Government officials as well as dignitaries from the US who participated in the discussions.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), and United States (US) Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo (fourth right), engage in bilateral discussions during a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (January 22). The meeting was part of the schedule of activities for Secretary Pompeo, who is on a two-day working visit to the island. Also pictured are several Jamaican Government officials as well as dignitaries from the US who participated in the discussions.

PHOTO: PM Holds Bilateral talks With Secretary Pompeo
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses a joint press conference, held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (January 22), following bilateral discussions with United States (US) Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo (right), who is on a two-day working visit to the island.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses a joint press conference, held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (January 22), following bilateral discussions with United States (US) Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo (right), who is on a two-day working visit to the island.

PM Reaffirms Commitment To A Unified CARICOM

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second right), greets United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo (right), on his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport on Monday (January 21) for a two-day working visit. Looking on (from left) are Opposition Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Lisa Hanna; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert Roberts.
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US Secretary of State Arrives For Two-Day Working Visit

United States (US) Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, arrived in the island on Tuesday (January 21) for a two-day working visit. His plane landed at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston at approximately 6:04 p.m., where he was met by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. The welcome party also included Permanent Secretary in...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), says farewell to President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta (centre), before he departed Jamaica on Wednesday (August 7) at the Norman Manley International Airport. At left is wife of the President, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta. The President was in the island on a three-day State visit.
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PHOTOS: President of the Republic of Kenya Departs Jamaica

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), says farewell to President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta (centre), before he departed Jamaica on Wednesday (August 7) at the Norman Manley International Airport. At left is wife of the President, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta. The President was in the island on...
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Alpharita Constantia “Rita” Marley, OD (in wheelchair), accepts her Reggae Icon award from President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, during the Jamaica 57 Independence Grand Gala, held at the National Stadium on Tuesday (August 6). Sharing in the moment are: Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right); Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), and relatives of Mrs. Marley.
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Rita Marley and Sizzla Honoured

Two of the nation’s stalwarts, Alpharita Constantia “Rita” Marley, OD, and entertainer, Mr. Miguel Orlando Collins, also known as Sizzla Kalonji, have been honoured for their contribution to the development of the music industry by the Government of Jamaica. Both were awarded with Reggae Icon Awards during the Jamaica 57 Independence Grand Gala, held at the National Stadium, on Tuesday...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), shakes the hand of President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, after announcing their commitment to partner in activities which will be held in recognition of the United Nations (UN) Declaration of the International Decade for People of African Descent, 2015-2024, at the Jamaica 57 Independence Grand Gala, at the National Stadium, on Tuesday (August 6).
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Events Begin to Recognise UN Decade For People of African Descent

The Government has launched the start of one year of local activities in recognition of the United Nations (UN) Declaration of the International Decade for People of African Descent, 2015-2024. The Jamaica 57 Independence Grand Gala, held at the National Stadium on Tuesday (August 6), was the start of the local activities, where Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (standing, left); and President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta (standing, right), witness the signing of a framework agreement on cooperation by Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (seated, left); and Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Monica Juma. The signing took place at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (Aug. 5). President Kenyatta and his delegation are in the island for a three-day State visit.
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Government Signs MOUs with the Republic of Kenya

The Government of Jamaica and the Republic of Kenya together on Monday (August 5) signed agreements to facilitate closer bi-lateral relations. Prime Minister Andrew Holness has welcomed the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between Jamaica and the Republic of Kenya in the areas of Sports, Culture, and Heritage, Political Consultation and Tourism. “Our two Governments also welcomed the...
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