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November 11, 2026

Minister Johnson Smith Calls for Greater Reciprocity in CARIFORUM–EU Trade Agreement

KINGSTON – Foreign Minister Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith has called for greater reciprocity in the implementation of the CARIFORUM–EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), particularly in facilitating business mobility and ensuring that Jamaican enterprises and service providers can fully capitalise on opportunities within the European market.

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September 29, 2026

Jamaica Welcomes UN Security Council Renewal of Haiti Gang Suppression Force Mandate

KINGSTON: Jamaica has welcomed today’s decision by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to extend the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti and is urging the international community to back the renewal with the personnel, financing and equipment needed to make the Force more effective for the next six months. The Council’s decision follows sustained advocacy by world leaders and foreign ministers from across the region and the globe, for continued international support to Haiti. Foreign Minister Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith had reiterated Jamaica’s call for renewal of the GSF mandate during the delivery of the country’s National Statement to the 81st Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Saturday (September 26). Jamaica’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Brian Wallace also delivered CARICOM’s statement to the UNSC this morning as part of the debate before the vote. The GSF is mandated to neutralise armed gangs, protect critical infrastructure and support humanitarian access, working alongside the Haitian National Police. Jamaica has contributed personnel to the Force and is a member of the Standing Group of Partners, which provides strategic direction and helps mobilise personnel and resources.

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September 19, 2026

Minister Johnson Smith to Lead Jamaica’s Delegation to 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, will lead Jamaica’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81), where Jamaica will join international partners in advancing cooperation on development financing, peace and security, climate resilience and reform of the multilateral system, while deepening partnerships that support national and regional goals.

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September 10, 2026

Jamaica Welcomes UK Visa Application Fee Waiver for Jamaican Appellants Appearing Before the Privy Council

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaican appellants whose matters come before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC), as well as counsel appearing on their behalf, will now benefit from a new arrangement for Commonwealth countries under which visa application fees for travel to the United Kingdom (UK) in connection with proceedings before the Court, are waived. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, has welcomed the measure as a practical step in facilitating access to justice for Jamaicans whose matters reach the Privy Council.

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September 7, 2026

Johnson Smith to Promote Jamaica at 26th Investment and Trade Fair in China

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, will represent Jamaica at the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, to be held from September 8 to 11 in Xiamen, China. This year’s staging will bring together hundreds of high-level representatives from governments, businesses, financial institutions and investment promotion agencies, with a focus on international investment cooperation, cross-border promotion and business match-making.