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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses Heads of Jamaica’s diplomatic and consular missions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (February 11). He is flanked by Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and State Minister, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

PM Urges Diplomats to Forge Partnerships for National Reconstruction Under NaRRA

By: DONIQUE WESTON, February 14, 2026

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged Jamaica’s Heads of Mission to mobilise partnerships aligned with national reconstruction priorities, which will be spearheaded by the National Reconstruction...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, details State initiatives and programmes while delivering the Throne Speech during the ceremonial opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 Financial Year, at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).

Gov’t to Finalise New Trade Policy to Boost Exports and Investment

By: Donique Weston, February 12, 2026

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right, front row); Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second left, front row); State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right, front row) and Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith (left, front row), share in a group photo with Jamaica’s heads of mission at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (February 11).

Foreign Policy Must Be Leveraged for Economic Independence – PM

By: Donique Weston, February 12, 2026

Foreign Affairs 2 months ago Gov’t Monitoring Situation in Cuba
By: Britney Stevens, February 12, 2026
Culture 2 months ago Minister Grange Receives Jamaica-Argentina Cultural Token
By: Britney Stevens, February 9, 2026
Foreign Affairs 2 months ago Gov’t Committed To Strengthening Jamaica’s Financial System – Senator Johnson Smith
By: CHRIS PATTERSON, February 7, 2026

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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret'd) Antony Anderson (right), and Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary General, Ambassador Albert Ramdin, engage in discussion while enjoying a cup of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. Occasion was a coffee break during Wednesday’s (February 4) meeting of the OAS Permanent Council in Washington DC. The initiative was organised by Ambassador Anderson, who is Jamaica's Permanent Representative to the OAS. The coffee break was supplied by Atlanta-based Aroma Ridge Coffee Roasters, whose owners are Jamaican.

2 months ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Jamaica’s World-Famous Blue Mountain Coffee the Toast of Coffee Break at Hemispheric OAS Meeting in Washington

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Honourable Alando Terrelonge.

2 months ago Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Diaspora Elections to Proceed as Planned; Terrelonge Affirms Support for Transparent, Inclusive Process

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, the Honourable Alando Terrelonge, says the 2026 elections for membership to the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and...

By: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, February 5, 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), receives a warm welcome from Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) Ambassador Albert Ramdin, as she arrives at the OAS headquarters in Washington DC on Monday (February 2) to attend the consultative meeting on Haiti’s security, governance and electoral pathway. At left is Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States (US) His Excellency Major General (Ret'd) Antony Anderson.

2 months ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Minister Johnson Smith Attends Consultative Meeting on Haiti in Washington DC

Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret'd) Antony Anderson (left), receives a check in the sum of US$54,000 from interim President of Howard University, Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, to aid the island's hurricane-relief efforts. The presentation was made at the President’s office in Washington DC, recently. The funds were raised from a 12-hour radiothon hosted by Howard University's WHUR radio, and collections from motorists and passers-by during the event.

2 months ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Howard University Donates US$54,000 to Aid Hurricane Relief Efforts

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks (left), shares a photo with World Bank Director for Caribbean Countries, Lilia Burunciuc, during the official opening of the World Bank's new offices in Kingston, Jamaica, located at 1 Belmont Road, on Thursday (Jan. 29).

2 months ago Finance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

World Bank Opens New Caribbean Offices In Jamaica

The World Bank Group, on Thursday (Jan. 29), officially opened its new, energy-efficient offices in Jamaica, which will serve as the hub for its Caribbean operations. Located at 1 Belmont...

By: Ainsworth Morris, January 30, 2026

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right), accepts a dignity kit from United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Caribbean Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, Jenny Karlsen, during a recent handover of Hurricane Melissa relief supplies at the Ministry’s headquarters in New Kingston. The Bureau of Gender Affairs received 1,000 kits containing hygiene essentials for women and girls. Also sharing the moment are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe and BGA Principal Director, Sharon Coburn Robinson.

2 months ago Foreign Affairs

Bureau Of Gender Affairs Receives 1,000 Dignity Kits From UNFPA For Hurricane Melissa Victims

The Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA) has received 1,000 dignity kits from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The kits, which include hygiene and personal care items for women and...

By: Britney Stevens, January 30, 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi, raise a toast to India during the celebration of the country’s 77th Republic Day. The event was hosted at India House in Kingston on Monday (January 26).

2 months ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Minister Johnson Smith Attends India’s Republic Day Reception

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (seated left), observes as Principal of Muschette High School in Trelawny, Leighton Johnson (seated, second left), and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Kohei Maruyama, sign an agreement for the provision of two school buses for the institution on Tuesday (January 27) at the Education Ministry’s Student Assessment Unit Conference Room, Caenwood Centre, Kingston. Also participating are Executive Director of the National Education Trust, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; Board Chairman of Muschette High School, Paul Muschette, and students of the institution.

2 months ago EducationForeign AffairsYouth

Japan Donates Two School Buses to Muschette High

Students of Muschette High School in Trelawny will benefit from safer, more reliable transportation through a grant agreement with the Embassy of Japan for two school buses. The agreement was...

By: Britney Stevens, January 30, 2026