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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Pearnel Charles Jr.

 

We are deeply saddened by the reports of the violent incidents involving Returning Residents.

Minister Johnson Smith and I wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to all the families affected and we are advised that investigations into these matters are ongoing. The Police High Command is working assiduously into bringing these perpetrators to justice. We expect a complete investigation of these matters and urge all citizens with information to contact the Police.

I want to reassure the people of Jamaica that the Government remains steadfast in its commitment to fighting the scourge of crime that affects every aspect of our society. We continue to take a multifaceted approach to crime fighting in making Jamaica a safe place for all.  

Given the unique vulnerabilities of our Returning Residents, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has been working collaboratively with our critical stakeholders in providing information, support and guidance to the Returning Residents’ community.

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      • Passport and Citizenship Applications & Notarial Services
      • Authentication and Legalisation of Documents
      • Apostille Authentication Application Form
      • Arrest , Detention and Incarceration Overseas
      • Death, Severe Injury or Critical Illness While Travelling Abroad.
      • Emergency Assistance while Travelling Abroad
      • Enforcement of Child Maintenance Orders
      • Deportation
      • Protecting the rights and interests of Jamaican in vulnerable situations
    • CONSULAR SERVICES FOR OTHER NATIONALITIES
      • Getting Married in Jamaica
      • Arrest & Detention while visiting Jamaica
      • Authentication and Legalisation of Documents
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      • JA-DEM
      • Global Jamaica Diaspora Council
      • Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy
      • The Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council
      • Tracing your Jamaicans Roots
      • Returning to reside permanently in Jamaica
      • Procedures for Charitable Donations
    • FOREIGN TRADE
      • Foreign Trade Policy
      • – Foreign Trade Policy (2017)
      • – Action Plan for National Foreign Trade Policy,
        2017-2022
      • – Trade Policy 2001
      • General Information on Jamaica’s Trade
      • Bilateral Trade Agreements
      • Jamaica and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
      • The ACP/EU Trade Relationship
      • Multilateral Trade Relations
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      • HMFAFT Speeches
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      • Action Plan for National Foreign Trade Policy, 2017-2022
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