MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE
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July 6, 2026
Jamaica Continues to Express Solidarity with Venezuela Following Devastating Earthquakes
KINGSTON, Jamaica: Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, has announced that the Government of Jamaica is providing humanitarian assistance to the people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, following the devastating earthquakes which has resulted in loss of life, injuries, displacement and damage to communities.
“Although Jamaica is still in its recovery and rebuilding stage, we have not forgotten the hand of friendship extended to us by Venezuela in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. That support reached us at a difficult hour, and we are moved by the same spirit of friendship and regional solidarity as Venezuela now confronts this tragedy. Jamaica stands with the people of Venezuela as families grieve, the injured receive care and affected communities begin the difficult work of recovery and rebuilding”, says Foreign Minister Johnson Smith.
The contribution from Jamaica is included as part of the CARICOM effort, which is being coordinated by the Government of Guyana.
The assistance forms part of Jamaica’s continued expression of solidarity with Venezuela and comprises a mix of pharmaceutical supplies and food items to support relief efforts in affected communities.
Quick Facts
In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Venezuela was among the countries that extended support to Jamaica, providing mattresses, sheets, hygiene kits and medical supplies for distribution as part of the country’s emergency response and early recovery efforts.
Jamaica and Venezuela have maintained longstanding diplomatic relations, supported by cooperation in areas including energy, trade and disaster response.
