July 2019 - MFAFT

High Commissioner of Jamaica to Nigeria, H.E. Mr. Esmond Reid presented his letters of credence to President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

July 23, 2019September 23, 2019

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On July 23rd, High Commissioner of Jamaica to Nigeria, H.E. Mr. Esmond Reid presented his letters of credence to President of the Federal Republic of...

Press Release

Johnson Smith Elected as President of the Assembly During The 25th Session of The International Seabed Authority (ISA)

July 23, 2019September 3, 2019

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, was elected as the President of the 25th Session of the Assembly...

Johnson Smith Announces Appointment of New Consul General in New York

July 19, 2019September 9, 2019

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Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith has announced the appointment of Alsion Roach Wilson as Jamaica’s New Consul General...

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U.S. Embassy Supports DC National Guard Engagement on Jamaica’s National Disaster Action Plan

July 11, 2019

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Kingston, Jamaica – U.S. Embassy Kingston hosted the District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) May 13–17 for a military-to-military exchange focused on strengthening Jamaica’s National Disaster...

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Girls’ education advocate and U.S. Embassy partner to inspire Mona Heights Primary students

July 11, 2019

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KINGSTON, Jamaica – At just 16, U.S.-based girls’ education advocate and filmmaker Zuriel Oduwole has met more presidents and prime ministers – 30 and counting...

NY News

Presidential Proclamation on National Caribbean-American Heritage Month

July 11, 2019

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During National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we acknowledge the significant ways Caribbean Americans have shaped our culture and heritage. Americans with roots in the Caribbean have...

NY News

U.S. Embassy celebrates 243rd Anniversary of Independence

July 11, 2019

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On June 26, 2019, the United States Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires, Eric Khant hosted a reception at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, to celebrate the 243rd anniversary...

Press Release

Jamaica to support the CARICOM Secretariat’s Results-Based Management thrust

July 10, 2019September 3, 2019

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On the margins of the CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Saint Lucia, the CARICOM Secretariat and the Jamaica Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding...