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Political and Economic Counsellor at the United States Embassy, George Matthews, gives remarks during the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Trafficking in Persons (CariTIP) Forum at the Dreams Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (July 30).

US Embassy Official Reaffirms Country’s Strong Partnership with Jamaica in Combatting Human Trafficking

By: Serena Grant, July 31, 2025

Political and Economic Counsellor at the United States Embassy, George Matthews, has reaffirmed the United States’ strong partnership with Jamaica in combatting human trafficking. Speaking at the inaugural Caribbean Trafficking...

Head of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Belize, and The Bahamas, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola, addresses the opening ceremony for the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2025, on Tuesday (July 29), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

Caribbean Countries Encouraged to Take Greater Advantage of EU Partnership Agreement

By: Serena Grant, July 31, 2025

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second right), and Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Jamaica, His Excellency Dr. Waleed bin Abdulrahman Alhamoudi (right), observe as a flight crew prepares conjoined twins, Azora and Azaria Elson, to board a Medevac airplane at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Sunday (July 27), ahead of their departure to Saudi Arabia to undergo life-changing separation surgery.

Jamaican Conjoined Twins Depart for Saudi Arabia Ahead of Life-Changing Surgery

By: Donique Weston, July 28, 2025

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Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson.

8 months ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaicans in Washington DC Region Give Thanks at Emancipendence Church Service Sunday

Jamaicans in the District of Columbia-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) will give thanks for the nation’s 187th anniversary of Emancipation and 63rd year of Independence at a special church service on Sunday (July...

By: JAMAICAN EMBASSY, July 26, 2025

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (right), presents his Letters of Credence to US President, Donald Trump, during a brief ceremony held in the Oval Office at the White House on Thursday (July 24).

8 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentForeign Affairs

President Trump Looking to Work with Jamaica on Areas of Mutual Interest

United States (US) President, Donald Trump, says his Government is looking forward to working with Jamaica on mutual goals of countering transnational crime and strengthening regional security, particularly through the...

By: Jamaican Embassy, Washington D.C., July 26, 2025

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre); Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency, Yasuhiro Atsumi (fourth right) and his wife, Tomoko Atsumi ( left), share a photo opportunity with participants in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme during a send-off reception at the Japanese Ambassador’s Residence, 1 Paddington Terrace in St. Andrew on Thursday (July 24). They are (from second left) Judy-Ann Bailey, Asmahani-Aza Cooke, Amani Cooke, Danelle Matthews, Mikayl Walker, and Christine Day.

8 months ago Foreign Affairs

Eight Jamaicans to Participate in Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme

Eight Jamaicans will form this year’s cohort of participants in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme. They include seven assistant language teachers (ALTs) and the first sports exchange advisor...

By: Chris Patterson, July 25, 2025

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), reacts to a musical performance at a meeting of the 30th Session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) at the agency’s headquarters in Kingston, on Wednesday (July 23). Seated beside her is Japan’s representative, Hiroaki Ishihara.

8 months ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Commits to Equitable and Sustainable Governance of Deep-Sea Resources

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says Jamaica is committed to equitable and sustainable governance of the world's deep-sea resources. “As a small...

By: Donique Weston, July 24, 2025

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second left), joins Captain of the Logos Hope, Samuel Hills (left), in cutting the ribbon to officially open the book fair aboard the vessel at the Cement Coal Pier in Kingston on Tuesday (July 22). Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew, Hon. Ian Forbes (centre); Opposition Spokesperson on Gender and Creative Industries, Debra Hickling (second right); and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, share in the occasion. The Logos Hope will remain docked in Kingston until August 19, after which it will sail to Montego Bay for its next stop from August 22 to September 14.

9 months ago EducationForeign Affairs

Visit of Logos Hope Supports National Focus on Literacy – Senator Johnson Smith

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has welcomed the visit of the Logos Hope, noting that the ship’s presence is a timely reminder...

By: BRITNEY STEVENS, July 23, 2025

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (ret’ d) Antony Anderson (right), greets Prime Minister of Haiti, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé. The occasion was a reception in honour of the visiting Prime Minster at the Embassy of Haiti in Washington DC on Tuesday (July 15).

9 months ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Ambassador Anderson Meets Haiti’s Prime Minister

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (ret’ d) Antony Anderson (right), greets Prime Minister of Haiti, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé. The occasion was a reception in honour...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses workers departing the island on Tuesday (July 15) to take up employment opportunities in Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme, during a ceremony at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in downtown Kingston.

9 months ago DevelopmentForeign Affairs

Nearly 8,000 Jamaicans Secure Jobs Through Overseas Employment Programme Since January

Nearly 8,000 Jamaicans have, so far, travelled for jobs under the Overseas Employment Programme since the start of 2025. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made...

By: Latonya Linton, July 15, 2025

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, with Global Jamaica Diaspora Council member and Education Sector Leader, Dr. Sandra Colly-Durand, following the unveiling of the Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy in 2024. The launch took place during the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

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Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy Concludes Impactful Milestone Pilot Year

The Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy (JDMA) celebrated a successful pilot year with a recent virtual end-of-year ceremony. Officially launched during the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in June 2024 in...

By: Judith A. Hunter, July 14, 2025

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Jamaicans in Washington DC Region Give Thanks at Emancipendence Church Service Sunday

President Trump Looking to Work with Jamaica on Areas of Mutual Interest

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Visit of Logos Hope Supports National Focus on Literacy – Senator Johnson Smith

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Nearly 8,000 Jamaicans Secure Jobs Through Overseas Employment Programme Since January

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