Press Releases
Johnson Smith to Welcome India’s Foreign Minister Jaishankar to Kingston
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRAD 2 Port Royal Street, Kington MEDIA RELEASE May...
Advisory No 2. – Developments in The Middle East
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRAD 2 Port Royal Street, Kington MEDIA RELEASE April...
Johnson Smith Carries Multiple Portfolios at WTO Ministerial Conference in Cameroon
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRAD 2 Port Royal Street, Kington MEDIA RELEASE March...
Update No. 2 on Technical Cooperation Programme in Health between Jamaica and Cuba
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRAD 2 Port Royal Street, Kington MEDIA RELEASE March...
Update on Technical Cooperation Programme in Health between Jamaica and Cuba
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRAD 2 Port Royal Street, Kington MEDIA RELEASE March...
Advisory No 2. – Developments in The Middle East
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRAD 2 Port Royal Street, Kington MEDIA RELEASE March...
Advisory for Jamaicans in Middle East
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRAD 2 Port Royal Street, Kington MEDIA RELEASE February...
New Diaspora Leaders Elected to Represent Jamaicans Overseas
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRAD 2 Port Royal Street, Kington MEDIA RELEASE February...
Foreign Ministry convenes meeting of Jamaica’s Overseas Heads of Missions
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRAD 2 Port Royal Street, Kington MEDIA RELEASE...
Diaspora Elections to Proceed as Planned; Terrelonge Affirms Support for Transparent, Inclusive Process
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kington MEDIA RELEASE...
Johnson Smith to welcome Ghanaian Counterpart for Official Visit to Jamaica
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kington MEDIA RELEASE...
UN High Seas Treaty Enters into Force – Jamaica Looks to Next Phase of Ocean Governance
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kington MEDIA RELEASE...
Ethiopia and Jamaica Discuss Reconstruction Efforts post- Melissa
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kington MEDIA RELEASE December...
Falmouth Field Hospital Providing Urgent Care for Victims of Hurricane Melissa and Jamaicans in the West – Terrelonge
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kington MEDIA RELEASE November 22,...
Officer-in-Charge at the Consulate General at New York
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE...
Melissa’s Aftermath Reveals Scale of Climate Risk for SIDS – Terrelonge
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE...
Foreign Minister expresses profound regret at the passing of Consul-General Alsion Wilson
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE November...
JAMAICA WELCOMES ENTRY INTO FORCE OF ‘UN HIGH SEAS TREATY’
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE September...
Johnson Smith Welcomes EU Parliament Decision to Remove Jamaica from “High Risk” Listing as Signal of Trust in Jamaica’s Financial...
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE Johnson...
Johnson Smith heads to St. Kitts and Nevis for regional talks on Foreign Policy
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE Johnson...
Johnson Smith welcomes $60M Disaster Response and Medical Supplies Donation from India.
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE Johnson...
Foreign Minister heads to Honduras for CELAC Summit
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE Foreign...
Johnson Smith Appoints Envoys to Belgium and CARICOM
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE Johnson...
Jamaica Signs CARICOM Protocol to Enhance Cooperation
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE Jamaica...
Government Strengthens Digital Links with Jamaican Diaspora
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE Government...
Jamaica to receive visit from US Secretary of State
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE Jamaica...
Foreign Ministry provides update on Cuban Medical Cooperation Programme
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE ...
Johnson Smith announces Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson as Jamaica’s next Ambassador to the U.S.
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE ...
STATEMENT BY SENATOR THE HONOURABLE KAMINA JOHNSON SMITH ON CURRENT IMMIGRATION MATTERS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE ...
Johnson Smith to welcome Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira for bilateral talks
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE ...
Jamaica to make Oral Submission at ICJ Hearings on Climate Change
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE ...
Minister Terrelonge urges re-energised partnerships to advance SDGs and empower Jamaica’s Youth
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE ...
Johnson Smith participates in Critical 118th Session of OACPS Council of Ministers in Europe
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE Jamaica...
GOJ committed to safeguarding the rights and welfare of Jamaican nationals travelling abroad – Johnson Smith
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE ...
Johnson Smith looking forward to people-centred and development-focused Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE ...
Jamaica and Canada hold bilateral talks in Toronto Jamaica and Canada hold bilateral talks in Toronto
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE Jamaica...
Minister Johnson Smith to Co-chair Women Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE Minister...
Korea donates over $15m to support Jamaica’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Bery
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE Korea...
Foreign Minister Johnson Smith to represent Prime Minister Holness at 47th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Grenada
MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE MEDIA RELEASE Foreign Minister Johnson Smith to represent...
Johnson Smith to Preside over OACPS Council Meeting in Brussels
MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE MEDIA RELEASE Johnson Smith to Preside over OACPS...
Minister Terrelonge extends best wishes to Jamaican athletes ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE MEDIA RELEASE Minister Terrelonge extends best wishes...
China donates more than $7M to support Jamaica’s recovery efforts following the passage of Hurricane Beryl
In a gesture of international solidarity, the Government of the People’s Republic of China...
Jamaica to participate in 5th Trade Policy Review at the World Trade Organization
MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE MEDIA RELEASE Jamaica to participate in 5th...
Jamaica thanks Diaspora and International Community for Relief Aid
MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE MEDIA RELEASE Jamaica thanks Diaspora and International Community...
Celebrating Diaspora Day; The Start of the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE Celebrating...
Foreign Ministry congratulates Professor Floyd Morris on re-election to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston MEDIA RELEASE...
Canada recommits to deepen cooperation with Jamaica
Jamaica and Canada have agreed on concrete steps to further strengthen collaboration and partnership following...
Jamaica hands over COFCOR Chairmanship to Dominica
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, will formally...
Terrelonge meets with Jamaican Community in Paris ahead of Diaspora Conference
Photo Caption: The Honourable Alando Terrelonge, State Minister in the Foreign Ministry, is pictured speaking...
Terrelonge represents PM Holness on Ocean Panel in Paris
Photo Captions: Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade,...
Jamaica advocates for key interests in agriculture and commerce at 58th regional trade meeting in Guyana
Photo Caption: Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade....
Foreign Minister announces Jamaica’s next Ambassador to Mexico
A new Head of Diplomatic Mission is bound for Mexico City. This according to Senator...
Jamaican Health Clinics to benefit from Hi-5 Run/Walk in Florida
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (Centre), pauses...
Jamaica Joins International Call For Palestine To Be Granted UN Membership
Jamaica is among the 143 countries that voted in favour of the resolution adopted by...
Johnson Smith Joins Regional Talks on Migration in LatAm and The Caribbean
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, is currently...
Welcoming the Diaspora to Destination Trade and Investment
As Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, with direct...
Johnson Smith chairs Special Session of OACPS Council of Ministers
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, is pictured...
Global launch marks countdown to 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
Photo Caption: Foreign Minister, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith delivers the keynote address at...
Johnson Smith briefs UN Security Council on CARICOM’s efforts to facilitate Haitian solution to crisis; Calls on International Community to...
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has provided...
Jamaica and South Africa commemorate 30 years of diplomatic relations with Official Visit of Foreign Minister
Jamaica’s Foreign Minister, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, will later today welcome to the...
Johnson Smith to welcome newly accredited Ambassadors to Jamaica for Diplomatic Days 2024
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, led by Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson...
Johnson Smith to Represent Jamaica at 8th CELAC Summit in SVG: Security, Climate Change and Food Security in Focus
Photo caption: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith,...
Samoa Agreement no threat to Jamaica’s Constitution
Photo Caption: Representatives from civil society and faith-based organisations look on as Senator the Honourable...
Greater global engagement needed to tackle ‘climate injustice’ – Johnson Smith
Caption: Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade addresses...
World’s 10th largest economy to support sustainable development projects in Jamaica
Sen. the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and other...
EU pledges 45 billion Euros for infrastructural development in JA and other Latin American and Caribbean Countries
Hon. Alando Terrelonge, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade ...
Minister Johnson Smith to Lead Jamaican Delegation to UNGA 78
Caption: Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith (left) at the Sustainable Development Goals Summit held...
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, JP, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, has announced the appointment of four...
(MFA&FT: August 18, 2023) Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, JP, Minister of Foreign Affairs...
JAMAICA AND THE UNITED STATES CONTINUE TO ENJOY STRONG DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
(MFA&FT: July 18, 2023) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina...
JOHNSON SMITH TO CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN JAMAICA’S INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, IN THE MARGINS OF THIRD EU-CELAC SUMMIT
Caption: Foreign Affairs Minister, Sen. the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith departed the island on Saturday,...
JOHNSON SMITH TO CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN JAMAICA’S INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, IN THE MARGINS OF THIRD EU-CELAC SUMMIT
(MFA&FT: July 15, 2023) Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
MINISTER TERRELONGE EXTENDS CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. KEVIN BROWN ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Caption: Dr. Kevin Brown, the newly appointed President of the University of Technology (UTECH). (MFA&FT:...
JAMAICANS, POWERFUL FORCE IN THE DIASPORA FOR CENTURIES – TERRELONGE
Caption: Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, the Hon....
GLOBAL JAMAICA DIASPORA COUNCIL & YOUTH COUNCIL- MODEL FOR DEEPER PARTNERSHIP- SAYS TERRELONGE
(MFA&FT: July 5, 2023) The Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth...
STATE MINISTER HAILS UK JAMAICAN DIASPORA FOR WINDRUSH ADVOCACY AND COMMITMENT TO JAMAICA’S DEVELOPMENT
Caption: Minister of State with responsibility for Diaspora Affairs, the Honourable Analdo Terrelonge, was keynote...
JOHNSON SMITH HIGHLIGHTS URGENT PRIORITIES AT OAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY: CLIMATE CHANGE, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REFORMS
Caption: Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade delivers...
Johnson Smith Urges OAS Support in Combating Illicit Weapons
Caption: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, in...
JOHNSON SMITH TO REPRESENT JAMAICA AT 53RD OAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, will represent...
JAMAICA AND KENYA ENGAGE IN TALKS TO STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION ON CLIMATE RESILIENCE, FINANCIAL SERVICES, TOURISM AND TRADE
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has held...
STATE MINISTER TERRELONGE TO STRENGTHEN DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT AND HONOR WINDRUSH LEGACY IN THE UK
The Honourable Alando Terrelonge, MP, State Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign...
SERVICES SUSPENDED AT JAMAICAN CONSULATE IN HAITI – JOHNSON SMITH
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade wishes to advise that services have been...
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CONSULAR SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC
Please be advised that the consular services offered to the public by the Ministry of...
Foreign Affairs Ministry Provides Clarification on Proposed Cooperation Agreement with Korea
Caption: File photo- The Republic of Korea hands over medical supplies to Jamaica in April...
JOHNSON SMITH TO ATTEND COMMONWEALTH TRADE MINISTERS MEETING
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, is set...
FOREIGN MINISTRY OFFICIALLY WELCOMES ALANDO TERRELONGE AS MINISTER OF STATE
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is pleased to welcome the Honourable Alando...
JOHNSON SMITH WELCOMES £15 MILLION SUPPORT FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION DURING INAUGURAL UK-JA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE
During a ceremony at the close of the Inaugural Jamaica-UK Strategic Dialogue, Jamaica’s Foreign Minister,...
JAMAICA TO HOST 11TH UK-CARIBBEAN MINISTERIAL FORUM AND INAUGURAL JAMAICA-UK STRATEGIC DIALOGUE
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is pleased to announce that Jamaica will...
JAMAICA ASSUMES CHAIRMANSHIP OF CARICOM’S COUNCIL FOR FOREIGN AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS (COFCOR)
Jamaica has assumed Chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council for Foreign and Community Relations...
NO REPORTS OF JAMAICANS IN REGIONS OF SUDAN CONFLICT
Caption: Sen. the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator...
JOHNSON SMITH WELCOMES JAMAICA’S ELECTION TO SUBSIDIARY BODIES OF THE UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, is welcoming...
MEXICO AND JAMAICA HOLD THE 10TH MEETING OF THE PERMANENT BINATIONAL COMMISSION
Caption: Under Secretary for the Bilateral, Regional and Hemispheric Affairs Division in the Ministry of...
JOHNSON SMITH WELCOMES DONATION OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES VALUED AT SIXTY-EIGHT MILLION DOLLARS
Caption: Seen in photo: (From left to right)- Michelle Williams, Regional Director of VP records;...
JOHNSON SMITH HEADS JAMAICAN DELEGATION TO 4TH CARICOM-INDIA MINISTERIAL IN GUYANA
Sen. the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will...
NEWLY APPOINTED DIASPORA COUNCILS TO GIVE NEW THRUST TO DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT
Caption: From left to right- Permanent Secretary in the Foreign Ministry, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith,...
JOHNSON SMITH TO MEET WITH COMMONWEALTH FOREIGN MINISTERS, THE UK GOVERNMENT AND THE JAMAICAN DIASPORA DURING VISIT TO LONDON
Caption: Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Sen. the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith and Jamaica’s...
Importance of Youth Participation in National Decision-Making Process Underscored
Caption: Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Sen. the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith is joined...
JOHNSON SMITH CONGRATULATES MARGARETTE MAY MACAULAY ON ELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INTER-AMERICAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade extends hearty...
JMEA EXPLORES OPPORTUNITIES IN THE JAPANESE FOOD AND BEVERAGE MARKET
JMEA EXPLORES OPPORTUNITIES IN THE JAPANESE FOOD AND BEVERAGE MARKET TOKYO, JAPAN – 07...
Appointment of New High Commissioner-designate of Jamaica to the Republic of South Africa
Caption: Mrs. Joan Thomas Edwards, appointed as Jamaica’s new High Commissioner to the Republic of...
JOHNSON SMITH – MAXIMISING INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS TO DRIVE JAMAICA’S DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
Caption: Sen. The Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade addresses...
52 COUNTRIES SET TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE’S DIPLOMATIC WEEK ACTIVITIES THIS YEAR
Next week, six new Ambassadors-Designate will present their Letters of Credence to the Government of...
JOHNSON SMITH LEADS JAMAICA’S DELEGATION AT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL FOR FOREIGN AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS AHEAD OF 44TH MEETING...
Caption: Leader of Jamaica’s delegation and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Sen. the...
DIASPORA ELECTS NEW MEMBERS TO THE GLOBAL JAMAICA DIASPORA COUNCIL AND YOUTH COUNCIL
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith and Minister...
“JAMAICA WILL ACCEDE TO AN AGREEMENT TO COMBAT ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED AND UNREGULATED (IUU) FISHING” – MINISTER CAMPBELL
Caption: Senator the Honourable Leslie Campbell, State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...
FOREIGN MINISTRY SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF FORMER MINISTER OF STATE DELANO FRANKLYN
Caption: Senator and Minister of State in the Foreign Ministry from 2002 to 2007, Delano...
JAMAICA AND GREECE AGREE TO POLITICAL CONSULTATIONS DURING HISTORIC VISIT
Caption: On the historic occasion of the first visit of a Greek Foreign Minister...
FOREIGN MINISTER EXPRESSES SADNESS DUE TO THE MASSIVE EARTHQUAKES IN TURKIYE AND SYRIA
Caption: Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, notes...
GLOBAL JAMAICA DIASPORA COUNCIL AND YOUTH COUNCIL ELECTIONS TO BE ANNOUCED ON FEBRUARY 8
Caption: Sen. the Honourable Leslie Campbell, State Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade makes...
JOHNSON SMITH URGES BUSINESS SECTOR TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES FROM DYNAMIC TRADE ENVIRONMENT
Caption: Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade delivers...
JOHNSON SMITH TO REPRESENT PM HOLNESS AT CELAC SUMMIT; REGION TO FORMULATE OUTCOMES ON AREAS CRITICAL TO DEVELOPMENT
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith greets her counterpart, His Excellency Santiago Cafiero, Minister of...
JOHNSON SMITH VOICES PRIORITY AREAS FOR JAMAICA AS COUNTRIES OF THE GLOBAL SOUTH DISCUSS ISSUES AFFECTING THE DEVELOPING WORLD
Photo Caption: Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade...
NATIONAL SECURITY, PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMIC COOPERATION –KEY POINTS FOR JAMAICA/ USA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE
Photo Caption: “As one of our strongest Bilateral Partners, the Unites States has supported our...
JOHNSON SMITH UPDATES ON EFFORTS TO REPATRIATE JAMAICAN FISHERMEN FROM COLOMBIA
Caption: Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator...
JOHNSON SMITH UNDERSCORES IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLOSING CLIMATE FINANCE GAPS AT 39TH ECLAC MEETING.
Caption: “As we focus on the dual tasks of recovery and transformation of our economies...
CAMPBELL SAYS THE OAS MUST CONTINUE TO BE STRENGTHENED TO BETTER ASSIST MEMBER STATES IN ATTAINING DEVELOPMENT IN THE HEMISPHERE
Caption: State Minister, Senator the Honourable Leslie Campbell makes his presentation to the 52nd Session...
JOHNSON SMITH ELATED AT JAMAICA’s ELECTION TO PART III OF ICAO COUNCIL
Caption: Members of the Jamaican delegation to the 41st International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly...
JAMAICA LOOKS FORWARD TO STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIP WITH JAPAN IN THE LEAD UP TO THE 60th ANNIVERSARY OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
Caption: Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and...
JOHNSON SMITH CONCERNS OF CITIZENS IN TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
Caption: The National Flag of the Turks and Caicos Island Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson...
Johnson Smith Provides Update on Status of Jamaican Nationals in the Path of Hurricane Ian
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, is advising...
Jamaica and the Republic of Liberia Establish Diplomatic Relations
PRESS RELEASE HISTORIC SIGNING AT THE UN: JAMAICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA ESTABLISH DIPLOMATIC...
JOHNSON SMITH CALLS FOR THE PRIORITIZATION OF CHILDREN IN POST-PANDEMIC ECONOMIC RECOVERY EFFORTS OF COUNTRIES
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade addresses the...
Johnson Smith Congratulates Diaspora Honorees in Ny, Reiterates Government’s Appreciation of Diaspora Excellence and Support
Caption: Sen. The Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, poses...
Johnson Smith Says Jamaica is Honoured by the Visit of Namibian Delegation for Jamaica’s Independence Celebrations and Historic Inaugural Jamaica...
Caption: Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and...
JOHNSON SMITH WELCOMES NIGERIAN FOREIGN MINISTER TO JAMAICA FOR EMANCIPATION CELEBRATIONS
Caption: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourble Kamina Johnson Smith (centre),...
Critical Issues Discussed at Jamaica-EU Political Dialogue
Photo caption: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith...
JOHNSON SMITH TO UPDATE THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY ON JAMAICA’S PROGRESS IN ACHIEVING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS AT HIGH LEVEL POLITICAL...
Caption: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith delivers...
JAMAICA AND SOUTH AFRICA SIGN JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ IN EFFORT TO STRENGTHEN THEIR LONGSTANDING PARTNERSHIP
Caption: Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith, Permanent Secretary in the Foreign Ministry and Ambassador Maud Dlomo,...
Statement From Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Result of Commonwealth Secretary General Race
Caption: The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica ...
Johnson Smith Successfully Led Outcome on the Reform of the World Trade Organization at 12th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference...
Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the United Nations, Ambassador Brian Wallace. Following five days of...
India has declared support for Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith’s candidature for the post of Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.
Seen in photo from Left to right: Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of...
The Government of the Republic of India and the Government of Jamaica On the occasion of the State Visit to...
The Government of the Republic of India and the Government of Jamaica On the occasion...
Increase Ocean Financing for Small Island Developing States- Leslie Campbell
Sen. The Hon. Leslie Campbell, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...
Johnson Smith to Engage Africa on Commonwealth Secretary-general Bid
Caption: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith Senator...
Singapore Supports Jamaica’s Bid for Commonwealth Secretary General
Caption: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith and...
The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica will officially launch the Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference.
Caption: The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica The Most Honourable Andrew Holness,...
JAMAICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF PALAU ESTABLISH DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
Caption for Palau: Seated left: H.E Mr. Brian Wallace Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the...
JAMAICA AND THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA ESTABLISH DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
Caption for Samoa: Seated left: H.E Mr. Brian Wallace Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the...
JAMAICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF KIRIBATI ESTABLISH DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
Caption for Kiribati: Seated left: H.E Mr. Brian Wallace Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the...
JOHNSON SMITH LAUNCHES CANDIDATURE FOR COMMONWEALTH SECRETARY-GENERAL
Caption: Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. Senator...
Jamaican Consul General Alsion Wilson, OD, thanks Acor Foods for donating one of the Largest Shipments of Antiseptic Wipes to...
Jamaican Consul General Alsion Wilson, OD, thanks Acor Foods for donating one of the Largest...
SECURITY ALERT –JAMAICANS SHOULD LEAVE RUSSIA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is strongly recommending that Jamaicans located in...
JAMAICAN NATIONALS IN RUSSIA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is advising Jamaican nationals to seriously consider...
JAMAICAN STUDENTS SCHEDULED TO ARRIVE IN JAMAICA FROM POLAND ON ASH WEDNESDAY
The Government of Jamaica through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is advising...
24 JAMAICAN NATIONALS SAFE IN POLAND- FOUR MORE BEING MONITORED
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith has confirmed...
JAMAICAN STUDENTS SAFELY ARRIVED IN L’VIV – EN ROUTE TO POLAND
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith has advised that 22 Jamaican students have arrived in...
Jamaican Nationals Encouraged To Leave Russia
The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) is encouraging Jamaican nationals in Russia to take precautionary measures...
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on the Status of Jamaican nationals in...
Statement to Press Conference by Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith Minister of Foreign Affairs...
STATEMENT ON RUSSIA’S MILITARY ACTION AGAINST UKRAINE
Jamaica strongly condemns the military action by Russia against Ukraine. We are deeply concerned by...
GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA PROVIDES UPDATE ON STUDENTS IN UKRAINE UPDATE
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade says that the Government of Jamaica continues...
GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA OFFERED TO ASSIST STUDENTS WITH TRAVEL FROM UKRAINE
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, is informing...
Johnson Smith Leads Jamaica’s Delegation To World Expo 2020 In Dubai And The 4th Nigeria/ Jamaica Joint Commission In Nigeria
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith is leading...
Regarding Our Jamaican Students In Ukraine
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Sen. the Hon Kamina Johnson Smith is advising...
Foreign Minister Provides Information On The Welfare Of Jamaican Nationals In Ukraine
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, is advising...
GOJ MONITORING SPENCER CASE IN THE US
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade...
Foreign Ministry Monitors Situation Regarding Nationals in Haiti, Says No Reports of any Jamaicans in Afghanistan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade continues to monitor the unfolding situations in...
Appointment of New Permanent Representative to New York
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, has...
2021 Independence Message From Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
A jubilant, boonoonoonoos morning to you all. Happy INDEPENDENCE! Happy Gold and Bronze Hansle...
GOJ to Improve Coordination of Support to Students in Cuba
The Government of Jamaica has announced that further plans are underway to protect the...
Johnson Smith Underscores CARICOM’S Call For Collaboration with Japan on Financing for Development
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, is underscoring...
Joint Press Release Jamaica and Costa Rica Celebrate 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations
Jamaica and the Republic of Costa Rica will celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations on...
Johnson Smith Announces Special Investment Envoy to Four (4) African States
The Government of Jamaica (GoJ) has appointed Mrs. Marjorie Grant Fuller as Ambassador/Special Envoy to...
Johnson Smith Announces Three New Overseas Diplomatic Appointments
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, has announced the...
Jamaicans Return from Trinidad as Repatriation Efforts Continue-Johnson Smith
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith today advised...
Nationals in Trinidad And Tobago Will Soon Return to Jamaica-Johnson Smith
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith has announced that up...
New Diplomatic Appointments: Strategic Foreign Policy to Forge Ahead Beyond Covid-19
Jamaica will forge ahead with strengthening its linkages across the world by using its...
Johnson Smith To Address Diaspora Youth Summit, as Part of Jamaican Diaspora Day 2020 Activities
As Jamaicans at home and abroad observe Jamaican Diaspora Day on Tuesday, June 16, Senator...
Johnson Smith Backs Digital Transformation & Calls for Correction of Blacklisting Policy as Part of Covid-19 Recovery Plan
Caption: Minister Johnson Smith addresses a virtual meeting of the 2nd Germany-Latin American and Caribbean...
JAMPRO and MFAFT activate Economic Diplomacy Programme
Caption- JAMPRO’s President, Diane Edwards Courtesy of JAMPRO Kingston, Jamaica – The Jamaica Promotions...
PM Announces Phased Reopening of Jamaica’s Borders with Strict Protocols
Caption- Prime Minister Andrew Holness addresses a recent COVID19 Press Conference held at Jamaica House....
Jamaican Essential Workers in the United States Making a Positive Impact during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Caption for photo: Jamaica’s Consul General in New York, Mrs. Alsion Wilson NEW YORK, NY:...
Jamaica to Benefit from 1 Million USD In Grant Funding from The UN to Aid in Covid-19 Response
Jamaica is among a small group of Middle Income Countries (MICs) selected to benefit from...
Foreign Ministry Acted Appropriately and in Good Faith, Regarding Jamaican Teacher in China
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is responding to allegations made in the...
Johnson Smith Thanks EU for Medical Supplies to Tackle Maternal & Child Mortality in Jamaica
Caption- Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith interacts with European Ambassador to...
Jamaican and Canadian Foreign Ministers Lead Discussions at The UN COVID-19 Financing Meeting
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of...
Johnson Smith Welcomes First Cohort of Jamaicans Under Controlled Re-Entry Programme
Minister Johnson Smith welcomed home 119 Jamaicans (who arrived on the TUI Charter), including approximately...
“Jamaica Thanks South Korea for Increased Covid-19 Testing Capacity” Says Johnson Smith In Response to Donation
Caption: Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith addresses a handing-over ceremony for...
Johnson Smith Says Controlled Re-Entry of Jamaicans to Start. Borders Not Fully Open.
Photo caption: Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith addresses a recent Covid-19...
Johnson Smith Confirms More Test Kits Coming From The Us This Week
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is advising that it is in discussions...
Joint Statement by The Minister of National Security of Jamaica And the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of...
The Government of Jamaica wishes to advise of the facts regarding a request made on...
Joint Statement by The Minister of National Security of Jamaica And The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of...
The Government of Jamaica wishes to advise of the facts regarding a request made on...
Joint Statement by The Jamaican And Canadian Foreign Ministers, Following Their Chairing of a Historic Meeting of The UN Group...
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and the...
Johnson Smith Thankful Arrangements Are Being Secured for Jamaican Hotel Workers Who Were Stranded in Atlanta
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is aware that between the 24th and...
Travellers Reminded to Self-Quarantine
Courtesy of the Ministry of Health and Wellness The Ministry of Health and Wellness is...
Johnson Smith says Ratification of EU-LAC Foundation Provides for Deeper Engagement with Europe
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith says Jamaica’s...
JOHNSON SMITH REPRESENTS CARIFORUM REGIONAL GROUP IN THE ACP
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, represented the...
JOHNSON SMITH SAYS GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA IS LOOKING OUT FOR ITS NATIONALS IN CHINA
The Government of Jamaica (GOJ), is today informing that based on the advice of its...
Jamaican Embassy Providing Guidance and Support to Nationals,” Johnson Smith
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith has...
US Bilateral Engagement Positive for Jamaica and Caribbean Partners
The Government of Jamaica notes statements in the media that suggest that attempts are being...
Us Secretary of State Michael Pompeo to Make Working Visit to Jamaica
Photo Caption: Us Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo The Government of Jamaica will next week...
Johnson Smith : ACP Council Ministers Set to Approve Agreement Agreement to Transform ACP Group
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, says Ministers...
Passing of Ambassador, The Honourable M. Patricia Durrant, OJ, CD
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade mourns the passing of Ambassador the Honourable...
Jamaican-born Dale V.C. Holness is Mayor of Broward County – First Jamaican-American to serve as Mayor
The Broward County Commission unanimously voted for Vice Mayor Dale V.C. Holness (District 9) to...
Johnson Smith Urges Diaspora to Participate in Electoral Process for The Global Jamaica Diaspora Council
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith is urging...
The International Seabed Authority Commemorates Its 25th Anniversary at An International Conference Held in Partnership with The Centre for Oceans...
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith addresses the...
Jamaica Treats with Trade Issues at 49th COTED Meeting
Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, led Jamaica’s...
Claims of North East Diaspora Concerns Overstated and Regretfully Misinformed
WASHINGTON, DC, November 12, 2019 – There will be no change in the role that...
Johnson Smith Calls on WTO to Address Concerns of Developing Countries
Ministers of Trade and the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) with Chinese...
Jamaica Gets Guest-Of-Honour Status For China Trade Expo
Caption: Minister Johnson Smith being greeted by the Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Tian...
Foreign Minister Calls on UN to Assist Developing Countries with Technical Support
Caption: Minister Johnson Smith delivers a special address at the United Nations Day celebration at...
Jamaican Diaspora in Japan Provides Gift of Hope to Jamaica National Children’s Home
The Jamaica National Children’s Home in Papine, St Andrew has received a “gift of hope”...
New Foreign Affairs Ministry Building Formally Handed Over
Caption: Minister Johnson Smith receives a symbolic key for the new Foreign Ministry building in...
Bellevue Hospital Receives Over Us$5000 From Diaspora in USA
The Bellevue Hospital received a US$5,534.21 cheque from the Jamaican Diaspora in the United States...
Johnson Smith And Trade Counterparts to Deliberate on Strategies to Boost Trade in The Commonwealth
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith will join...
Jamaican Diaspora Youth Stage Synchronised Meetings In US, Canada And UK
The Global Jamaica Youth Group, which will soon be ratified as an official council, on...
Jamaica’s Signature of the Escazu Agreement
On September 26, 2019 in the margins of the UN General Assembly High Level Week,...
Jamaica China Relations Lauded at China’s 70th Anniversary Celebrations
October 1, marked the 70th Anniversary of the founding of The People’s Republic of China....
Jamaicans in Lagos Encouraged to Invest in Jamaica
High Commissioner Esmond Reid has encouraged Jamaicans in Lagos, Nigeria, to take advantage of the...
Mexico And Jamaica Convene Joint Commission Meeting for Scientific and Technical Cooperation
On September 24th, 2019, the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs of Mexico and the Ministry of...
Jamaican Consul General Hosts Investment Breakfast Meeting
The Consul General of Jamaica in New York, Mrs. Alsion Roach Wilson in collaboration with...
Johnson Smith Encourages Increased Capital Investment for Infrastructure in Developing Countries
Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Jamaica’s Foreign Minister, in her address to international media...
Move Beyond Commitment to Action on SDG’s- Johnson Smith
Describing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the world’s ‘blueprint for development’, and noting that...
Jamaica has signed a Visa Waiver Agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Under the agreement, holders of diplomatic and official passports will not need visas while ordinary...
Jamaica leads United Nations adoption of resolution on the ILO Centenary Declaration for the Future of Work
On 16th September 2019, the United Nations (UN) adopted by consensus resolution put forward by...
Foreign Minister Encourages Jamaicans Overseas to Register at Missions
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, is calling...
2nd Generation Toronto-Based Jamaican Contributes to Comfort Castle Primary and Junior High School’s Development
The Comfort Castle Primary and Junior High School will upgrade the printing and other technological...
Johnson Smith Welcomes News of Jamaicans Found Safe Following Hurricane Dorian
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith has welcomed...
Foreign Ministry Mourns the Loss of Dr. Baugh
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs joins the nation in mourning the passing of the Honourable...
Jamaica Stands Ready to Support the Bahamas in Wake of Hurricane Dorian
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith says the...
Foreign Minister Shocked and Saddened by Jamaican’s Loss of Life in Benghazi Bombing
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica...
Johnson Smith Elected as President of the Assembly During The 25th Session of The International Seabed Authority (ISA)
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, was elected...
Johnson Smith Announces Appointment of New Consul General in New York
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith has announced the...
Jamaica to support the CARICOM Secretariat’s Results-Based Management thrust
On the margins of the CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Saint Lucia, the CARICOM...
Jamaica’s Foreign Minister Joins Ministerial Counterparts for Inaugural CARICOM-Colombia Ministerial Summit
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith is currently...
Johnson Smith Participates in 49th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the OAS in Colombia
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith departed the island...
JAMAICA ELECTED TO SERVE ON UN COMMISSION ON NARCOTIC DRUGS
Jamaica was elected in May to the United Nations (UN) Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND),...
“Global Jamaica Diaspora Model: A Model for Deeper Partnership” 25th November 2019
Caption: Minister Johnson Smith addressing the 8th biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference held at the Jamaica...
Local Craftsman Tapping into Diaspora Market
Photo caption: Egbert Hamilton of Alabaster Stone Craft (right), shows some of his alabaster...
Jamaican Diaspora A Critical Development Partner – USAID Country Head
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Photo caption: Country Head for the United States Agency for International Development...
Four Outstanding Diaspora Volunteers Honoured
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Photo Captions: Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (third...
Diaspora Providing Support in Health, Education and Public Safety
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Photo caption: Director, Diaspora Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign...
Youth Leaders Attend Diaspora Conference
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Fifty exceptional youth leaders were invited to the 8th Biennial Diaspora Conference,...
UPDATE ON CASE FILED BY JAMAICANS AGAINST THE U.S. COAST GUARD
Following the initial statement issued on Friday June 14, 2019, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
JOHNSON SMITH HAILS SUCCESSFUL INAUGURAL JAMAICAN CONSULAR CONFERENCE IN BRUSSELS
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith has hailed...
JOHNSON SMITH CALLS ON ACP AND EU COUNTRIES TO ACCELERATE CLIMATE FINANCING
Jamaica’s Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith has called...
CARICOM FOREIGN MINISTERS IN GRENADA COORDINATING REGION’S FOREIGN POLICY AT 22ND COFCOR
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.4.1″] Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
JAMAICA ELECTED TO UN COMMISSION ON NARCOTIC DRUGS
Jamaica is one of six countries in the Group of Latin America and Caribbean (GRULAC),that...
JOHNSON SMITH ON OFFICIAL VISIT TO NORWAY TO DEEPEN COOPERATION
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is now...
JOHNSON SMITH IN NEW YORK FOR DIASPORA LAUNCH AND POLICY CONSULTATIONS
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, will lead...
UNITED STATES AND JAMAICA BECOME PARTNERS UNDER THE HAGUE ABDUCTION CONVENTION
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.4.1″] (Photo Courtesy of https://jm.usembassy.gov/) On April 1, 2019, the...
UK GOV’T ANNOUNCES COMPENSATION SCHEME FOR WINDRUSH GENERATION
The British Government has established a scheme to compensate members of the Windrush Generation who...
GOV’T COMMITTED TO IMPLEMENTING ROBUST DIASPORA POLICY
The Government remains committed to implementing a robust diaspora policy that provides the framework for...
JAMAICAN FOREIGN SERVICE CONGRATULATES CHARLES JR ON HIS NEW MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENT
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade congratulates Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr....
JOHNSON SMITH INKS POST – BREXIT TRADE AGREEMENT WITH UK
Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade was among...
LETTER TO JAMAICA REGARDING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF JAMAICAN EMBASSY IN CARACAS
To facilitate public understanding of the issues related to the temporary closure of the Jamaican...
JOHNSON SMITH INKS POST – BREXIT TRADE AGREEMENT WITH UK
Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade was among...
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF EMBASSY IN CARACAS VENEZUELA
The Government of Jamaica has announced that its Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela will be temporarily...
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF EMBASSY IN CARACAS VENEZUELA
The Government of Jamaica has announced that its Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela will be temporarily...
DIPLOMATIC WEEK 2019 –BUILDING STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS F0R SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will host Diplomatic Week 2019 from Tuesday,...
DIPLOMATIC WEEK 2019 –BUILDING STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS F0R SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will host Diplomatic Week 2019 from Tuesday,...
ARTHUR WILLIAMS APPOINTED HIGH COMMISSIONER TO TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Well-known Politician and Attorney-At-Law, Arthur Williams has been appointed as Jamaica’s new High Commissioner-designate to...
ARTHUR WILLIAMS APPOINTED HIGH COMMISSIONER TO TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Well-known Politician and Attorney-At-Law, Arthur Williams has been appointed as Jamaica’s new High Commissioner-designate to...
JAMAICA AND COSTA RICA COMMIT TO STRENGTHENING COOPERATION
Jamaica is set to host the Third Meeting of the Jamaica-Costa Rica Joint Commission in...
JAMAICA TO FORGE CLOSER BILATERAL RELATIONS WITH MALTA
Jamaica’s first Honorary Consul to be appointed to Malta, Dr. Kevin Dingli, met with State...
JAMAICA TO FORGE CLOSER BILATERAL RELATIONS WITH MALTA
Jamaica’s first Honorary Consul to be appointed to Malta, Dr. Kevin Dingli, met with State...
CSME Member States sign on to Contingent Rights Protocol
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Caption: Chairman of CARICOM, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris, Prime Minister of...
BLUE MINERALS LTD TO LEAD JAMAICA’S PURSUITS IN DEEP SEABED MINING
The Cabinet of the Government of Jamaica has given approval for Jamaica to enter the...
CHARLES JR. DISCUSSES ENERGY SECURITY WITH OFFICIAL FROM US STATE DEPARTMENT
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.4.1″] Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., Minister of State in the...
SENATOR DON WEHBY NAMED CONFERENCE CHAIR OF JAMAICA DIASPORA CONFERENCE 2019
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has announced that Senator Don Wehby, Group...
MINISTER JOHNSON SMITH RESPONDS TO OPPOSITION STATEMENT ON PETROJAM SHARE NEGOTIATIONS
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.4.1″] Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina...
FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND HEALTH MINISTRIES TO COLLABORATE UNDER ADOPT A CLINIC PROGRAMME
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will deepen its longstanding partnership with the...
JOHNSON SMITH WELCOMES MEDICAL DONATION FROM INDIA AS SIGNAL OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COUNTRIES
The Government of Jamaica has received a donation of medicines, including supplies of antiretroviral drugs,...
MINISTRY CLARIFIES POLICE PRESENCE AT PROTEST OUTSIDE THE JAMAICAN HIGH COMMISSION
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is aware of a voice note being...
NO WINDRUSH ON CHARTERED FLIGHT TO JAMAICA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is assuring the public that it has...
ISLANDWIDE EXHIBITION COMMEMORATING OAS 70TH ANNIVERSARY & 50 YEARS OF JAMAICA-OAS RELATIONS LAUNCHED
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.4.1″] State Minister, Senator the Honourable Pearnel Charles Jr. delivers presentation at...
STATEMENT ON JAMAICA’S POSITION REGARDING RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN VENEZUELA
Jamaica is closely monitoring the latest developments in Venezuela. The situation is dynamic and we...
Regulatory Body And Registered Charities Seek To Improve Donation Process
As part of its continued efforts to streamline the service delivery to the Diaspora, State...
JOHNSON SMITH SAYS HANNA OFF THE MARK AGAIN
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, has made...
STATEMENT ON JAMAICA’S VOTE AT THE OAS
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.4.1″] Nineteen (19) member states of the Organisation of American States (OAS)...
JAMAICA SEEKS TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF PETROJAM SHARES
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith has announced...
DIASPORA ADVISORY BOARD TO ENGAGE IN CONSULTATIONS ON DRAFT NATIONAL DIASPORA POLICY
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and members of the Diaspora Advisory Board...
SENATOR PEARNEL CHARLES JR. CALLS FOR GREATER REGIONAL COOPERATION TO COUNTER TERRORISM
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon Pearnel...
JAMAICA ADOPTS THE GLOBAL COMPACT FOR SAFE, REGULAR AND ORDERLY MIGRATION
The Government of Jamaica joined the majority of Member States of the United Nations to...
CHARLES JR. REAFFIRMS GOJ’S EFFORTS IN PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL JAMAICANS
We are deeply saddened by the reports of the violent incidents involving Returning Residents. Minister...
CHARLES JR. REAFFIRMS GOJ’S EFFORTS IN PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL JAMAICANS
We are deeply saddened by the reports of the violent incidents involving Returning Residents. Minister...
HMOS Charles Statement, to the Global Sustainable Blue Economy Conference 2018, Nairobi, Kenya, 26th – 28th November 2018
A very good afternoon Excellencies Ladies and gentlemen I bring greetings to you from the...
JAMAICA COMMITS TO CONTRIBUTING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ROAD MAP FOR BLUE ECONOMY AT INAUGURAL CONFERENCE IN KENYA
During his address to some 4000 participants on Monday, November 26 at the Sustainable Blue...
Senator the Honourable Pearnel Charles Jr. Minister of State Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade “Jamaica Diaspora USA Leadership...
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Salutations Master of Ceremonies Her Excellency Audrey Marks, Ambassador of Jamaica...
PEARNEL CHARLES JR: DIASPORA DEVELOPMENT PLAN ALIGNED WITH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDG’s)
State Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Pearnel Charles Jr. says...
47TH COTED EXAMINES IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CSME & STRATEGIES FOR FUTURE TRADE NEGOTIATIONS
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, will join...
US TARIFFS HAVE LITTLE OR NO EFFECT ON JAMAICAN BUSINESSES
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, says Jamaica’s...
JOHNSON SMITH SAYS POST-BREXIT TRADE DEAL SOON TO BE FINALISED
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, says the...
PEARNEL CHARLES JR. ENDORSES DATA DRIVEN APPROACH TO NATIONAL CONSULTATIONS ON MIGRATION
As Jamaica prepares to adopt the first international global agreement for the management of international...
GOVERNMENT FOLLOWING THE LEGAL PROCESS ON UNCLAIMED MONIES
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has noted with concern that false information...
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS VITAL FOR SAFEGUARDING GLOBAL PEACE AND SECURITY – PEARNEL CHARLES JR.
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] In his address at the 8th High Level Forum on the Korea-Caribbean...
PEARNEL CHARLES JR TO ADDRESS GLOBAL SECURITY ISSUES AT HIGH LEVEL FORUM IN KOREA
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable...
JOHNSON SMITH SAYS NO JAMAICANS HURT IN UWI PROTEST IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith is reassuring...
JAMAICA SADDENED BY DEVASTATING FLOODING IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade says it is saddened by reports that...
JAMAICA AND CHINA SIGN AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WESTERN CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Jamaica and China signed an agreement with a grant aid of 250 Million RBM (yuan)...
Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith receives Ambassador-designate of Israel to Jamaica
On Thursday, 11th October 2018, Ambassador-designate of Israel to Jamaica His Excellency Danny Biran Bayor...
THE GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA LAUNCHES THE NATIONAL FOREIGN TRADE POLICY AND NATIONAL TRADE INFORMATION PORTAL
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) and Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and...
JOHNSON SMITH SAYS AGRO-FOOD GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS IMPORTANT (GVC’s) IN ACHIEVING SDG’S
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson...
JOHNSON SMITH PARTICIPATES IN ACP-EU NEGOTIATIONS IN NEW YORK
Jamaica’s Foreign Minister, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith participated in the Ministerial Meeting of...
JOHNSON SMITH: FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DEBT CRIPPLING CARICOM
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade says foreign...
JOHNSON SMITH –All 28 FISHERMEN AND CREW ARE HOME SAFE
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is happy to announce that the remaining...
JAMAICA AND RUSSIA VISA WAIVER AGREEMENT-JOHNSON SMITH
The Governments of Jamaica and Russia have signed a reciprocal agreement to waive the visa...
JOHNSON SMITH – FOUR INJURED FISHERMEN BROUGHT HOME BY GOJ
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has announced that four of the twenty-eight...
National Council on Ocean and Coastal Zone Management Supports GOJs Ban on Plastics and Styrofoam Materials
The National Council on Ocean and Coastal Zone Management (NCOCZM) during its 133rd meeting on...
JOHNSON SMITH – FISHERMEN IN COLOMBIA CLEARED FOR REPATRIATION TO JAMAICA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has been actively engaged in assisting with...
NO RIFT BETWEEN JAMAICA AND THE US
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has taken note of an article on...
JOHNSON SMITH TO ADDRESS INTERNATIONAL TRADE, INVESTMENT AND SERVICES AT G20 MEETING IN ARGENTINA
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will lead...
JOHNSON SMITH ANNOUNCES NEW JAMAICAN CONSUL GENERAL IN MIAMI
Oliver Mair, former Sales and Marketing Manager at Jamaica Broilers , will be Jamaica’s next...
JOHNSON SMITH ANNOUNCES NEW JAMAICAN CONSUL GENERAL IN MIAMI
Oliver Mair, former Sales and Marketing Manager at Jamaica Broilers, will be Jamaica’s next Consul...
JOHNSON SMITH SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS HIGH COMMISSIONER TO JAMAICA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade with profound sadness sends condolences to the...
JOHNSON SMITH LAUDS THE GOVERNMENT’S HOPE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.4.1″] Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith and Permanent...
CHEQUE HANDING OVER
On Wednesday, August 22 Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kamina Johnson Smith, on...
JOHNSON SMITH ANNOUNCES NEW JAMAICAN AMBASSADOR TO MEXICO
Former Deputy Director of the Jamaica Tourist Board, Jason Keats Hall has been appointed to...
JOHNSON SMITH ANNOUNCES NEW JAMAICAN AMBASSADOR TO MEXICO
Former Deputy Director of the Jamaica Tourist Board, Jason Keats Hall has been appointed to...
GOVERNMENT SEEKING TO TRANSFORM JAMAICA INTO A MULTILINGUAL COUNTRY
The Government is seeking to transform Jamaica into a multilingual country through the recently concluded...
JOHNSON SMITH EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF VICTIMS OF COLLAPSED BRIDGE IN ITALY
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has confirmed that an Italian family, Mr....
JOHNSON SMITH SENDS CONDOLENCES FOLLOWING THE PASSING OF KOFFI ANNAN
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.4.1″] Kofi Annan, Former Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations dies...
JAMAICA HOSTS THREE-DAY RBM SYSTEM SEMINAR
A three-day sensitisation seminar on the CARICOM Results Based Management (RBM) System will be held...
JOHNSON SMITH EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO UK AND ITALY
Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith today stated that Jamaica expresses its deep concern at...
JOHNSON SMITH WELCOMES ACCELERATOR INITIATIVE TO MAKE CARIBBEAN FIRST CLIMATE-SMART ZONE
“Building resilience must be of highest priority for the Caribbean Community,” underscored by Senator the...
ACS/KOICA DELEGATION VISITS JAMAICA
From 7th – 10th August 2018, a delegation comprised of officials from the Association of...
Jamaica Closes Successful Presidency of ACP Council of Ministers- Group Now Ready to Negotiate Post-Cotonou Agreement
Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith confirmed that Jamaica today (Tuesday, July 31), closed its...
JAMAICAN EMBASSY IN GERMANY FACILITATES INFORMATION SHARING SESSION WITH POLICE OFFICERS
The Jamaican Embassy in Germany, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Berlin School of...
ALL STATES MUST BENEFIT FROM EXPLOITATION OF DEEP SEABED – SENATOR CHARLES JR.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, says...
IMPROVE JAMAICA/CANADA DIASPORA COLLABORATION SAYS CHARLES JR.
The creation of a clear strategy to facilitate deeper engagement of the Jamaican-Canadian Diaspora for...
JAMAICA’S VISION 2030 IS ALIGNED WITH THE UN’S AGENDA 2030 – SENATOR CHARLES AT UN HIGH LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM ON...
Jamaica presented its Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the progress made and challenges faced in...
JOHNSON SMITH TAKES SEAT IN CELAC QUARTET, PARTICIPATES IN CELAC-EU MINISTERIAL MEETINGS IN BRUSSELS
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith is in...
JOHNSON SMITH SIGNS 35M EUROS AGREEMENTS WITH EU
The Government of Jamaica today confirmed funding of 15M Euros under the Sugar Accompanying Measures...
Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Faisal Bin Muslat Almandeel presented his Copy Letters of Credence to...
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Faisal Bin Muslat...
JAMAICA TO PRESENT NATIONAL STATEMENT AT HIGH LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Jamaica will participate in the United Nations High Level Political Forum (HLPL) on the Sustainable...
ESTABLISHMENT OF TASKFORCE ON SAFETY AND SECURITY OF RETURNING RESIDENTS
A Taskforce will be established to address the safety and security concerns of Returning Residents...
JAMAICA APPOINTS NEW PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE INTERNATIONAL SEABED AUTHORITY
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade announces the appointment of Dr. Kathy-Ann Brown,...
COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE THIRTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN...
The Thirty-Ninth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community...
JOHNSON SMITH WITNESSES THE SIGNING OF CARICOM AGREEMENTS
On the third day of the thirty-ninth (39) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads...
HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS TO BENEFIT FROM DIASPORA SCHOOL BUILDING EXERCISE IN TRELAWNY AND PORTLAND
The Jamaican Diaspora in Canada through the Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation (HHJF), working closely with...
CARICOM WELCOMES PRIME MINISTER OF BARBADOS MIA MOTTLEY
The stage is set for Jamaica to host the Thirty-Ninth (39th) Regular Meeting of the...
CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME): An Overview
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] The CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) is an enlarged market which offers: ...
CARICOM Heads to Tackle Critical Issues at 39th Regular Meeting
When the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government gather for the 39th Regular Meeting in...
HISTORIC INAUGURAL MEETING OF THE JAMAICA/PANAMA JOINT COMMISSION
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will be hosting its first inaugural meeting...
DOWNWARD TREND IN NUMBER OF JAMAICANS DENIED ENTRY INTO TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Jamaica has seen a major reduction in the number of nationals being denied entry into...
CHARLES JR REPRESENTS JAMAICA AT WINDRUSH 70TH ANNIVERSARY SERVICE IN LONDON
Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., State Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, represented...
ACP PRESIDENT WELCOMES ADOPTION OF EU NEGOTIATING MANDATE FOR POST-COTONOU NEGOTIATIONS
The European Commission has received authorisation from the European Council to open negotiations for a...
STILL NO DIRECT IMPACT ON JAMAICA FROM US STEEL AND ALUMINIUM TARIFFS – SAYS JOHNSON SMITH
Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith has reiterated that US tariffs on Steel and Aluminium at...
MINISTER CHARLES JR. SECURES HOME SECRETARY’S CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO RESOLVING THE WINDRUSH CRISIS
Minister Charles Jr. has secured the continued commitment of the UK Home Secretary in resolving...
PEARNEL CHARLES TO MEET WITH JAMAICA DIASPORA UK IN CELEBRATION OF 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WINDRUSH GENERATION
tate Minister with responsibility of Diaspora Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign...
JAMAICA ELECTED TO SERVE ON ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL FOLLOWING ELECTIONS
amaica was among countries elected on Wednesday, June 13 to serve on the Economic and...
“LET US PRESERVE AND PROTECT IT”- PEARNEL CHARLES JR.
“Let us preserve and protect it” was the call to action message for Pearnel Charles...
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN TO HONOUR YOUNG PERSON FROM JAMAICA WITH PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR IMPROVING THE LIVES OF OTHERS
Her Majesty The Queen will present Aubrey Stewart from Jamaica with a Queen’s Young Leaders...
PEARNEL CHARLES JR TO SEEK DIASPORA SUPPORT FOR DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ‘WE TRANSFORM’ PROGRAMME
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Pearnel Charles Jr. has...
JAMAICA DID NOT VOTE TO SUPPORT SUSPENDING VENEZUELA FROM THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES (0AS) – PEARNEL CHARLES JR.
Minister of the State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Pearnel Charles...
GOV’T PLANS TO LEVERAGE DIASPORA’S RESOURCES MORE STRATEGICALLY
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon....
JAMAICAN MEDICAL STUDENTS AWARDED CUBAN SCHOLARSHIPS
Seven Jamaican Medical students are beneficiaries of the Jamaica-Cuba Bilateral Medical Scholarship programme for the...
HEADS OF MISSION FROM SRI LANKA, CZECH REPUBLIC, SERBIA AND EGYPT ACCREDITED TO JAMAICA
Heads of Mission from Sri Lanka, Czech Republic, Serbia and Egypt each presented their Letters...
JAMAICAN BUSINESS WOMAN RESPONDS TO THE NEEDS OF MEDICAL STUDENTS IN CUBA
Pearnel Charles Jr. State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, has applauded the gesture...
JOHNSON SMITH CHAIRS HISTORIC POST COTONOU ACP and ACP-EU MEETINGS
Under the presidency of Jamaica, the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Council of Ministers is...
PEACE CORPS PROJECTS ALIGNED WITH JAMAICA’S DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Twenty-Nine (29) volunteers of the United States Peace Corps (PCV) were officially sworn in on...
JOHNSON SMITH SAYS PARTICIPATION IN G20 IMPORTANT FOR JAMAICA GIVEN EVER CHANGING GLOBAL DYNAMICS
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith has said...
MINISTER JOHNSON SMITH ANNOUNCES NEW AMBASSADOR TO BRAZIL
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade announces the...
JOHNSON SMITH TO PARTICIPATE IN G20 FOREIGN MINISTERS MEETING
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is to...
MINISTER JOHNSON SMITH ANNOUNCES NEW AMBASSADOR TO BRAZIL
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade announces the...
JAMAICA BEMOANS CUBAN AIRCRAFT CRASH, BOEING 737
Jamaica has expressed deepest condolence to the Government and people of Cuba following the deadly...
HUNDREDS OF JAMAICANS TO ACQUIRE SPANISH LANGUAGE TRAINING
Jamaica and Spain will be entering a partnership agreement for the Spanish language to be...
JAMAICA DEEPLY TROUBLED BY VIOLENCE IN GAZA STRIP — FOREIGN MINISTRY
Jamaica has been observing, with much concern, the violence that has erupted on the border...
JAMAICA TO HOLD POLITICAL CONSULTATIONS WITH THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN
Jamaica and Spain are set to engage in political discourse in Spain’s capital Madrid from...
HMOS CHARLES TO EXAMINE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES AT 46TH COTED MEETING IN GUYANA
Regional development issues pertaining to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) trade and economic agenda will form...
CARICOM’S COUNCIL FOR FOREIGN AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS (COFCOR) DISCUSS FOREIGN POLICY AGENDA
mproving the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) methods of engagement with other third party states was among...
JAMAICA COMMITS TO CLOSER TIES WITH SOUTH AFRICA
The Government of Jamaica has pledged to continue to work with the Republic of South...
JOHNSON SMITH LAUDS PAHO’S SUPPORT TO JAMAICA AND THE REGION
Jamaica and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) are set to continue their partnership to...
“OBEY THE LAW TO AVOID PAYING FINES” ADVISES JOHNSON SMITH FOLLOWING THE ROAD TRAFFIC BILL DEBATE
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JAMAICA TO PARTCIPATE IN WORLD EXPO 2020 IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE)
Jamaica is set to showcase its newest innovations and products at the World Expo in...
Foreign Affairs Minister pleased with closure to Windrush immigrant ordeal: The Gretel Gocan Story
After being exiled in Jamaica for nearly a decade, Gretel Gocan, who is part of...
JOHNSON SMITH SAYS NEW ROAD TRAFFIC ACT NEEDED TO ADDRESS INDISCIPLINE AND UNSAFE ROAD PRACTICE
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Senator the Honourable Kamina...
JAMAICA TO BENEFIT FROM CLOSER TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC COOPERATION WITH INDIA – STATE MINISTER CHARLES
Thirty Five Jamaicans will participate and benefit from the Indian Technical Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC)...
Johnson Smith, receives the Copy Credentials of Mexican Ambassador-designate
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade received the...
JOHNSON SMITH WELCOMES DECISION ON CITIZENSHIP FOR WINDRUSH GENERATION
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has welcomed...
FOREIGN AFFAIRS STATE MINISTER CHARLES & KOREAN CHARGÉ DISCUSS DENUCLEARISATION & BILATERAL COOPERATION PROJECTS
Senator the Honourable Pearnel Charles Jr., Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
FOREIGN MINISTER ANNOUNCES NEW HIGH COMMISSIONER TO SOUTH AFRICA
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade announces the...
HMOS CHARLES RECEIVES COURTESY CALL FROM AMBASSADOR YAMAZAKI
Senator the Honourable Pearnel Charles Jr., Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
FOREIGN MINISTER SIGNS CONDOLENCE BOOK FOR WINNIE MADIZIKE-MANDELA
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith yesterday (Wednesday, April 11) signed the condolence book for...
JOHNSON SMITH WELCOMES STATE MINISTER CHARLES
Senator the Honourable Pearnel Charles Jr. has been assigned as Minister of State in the...
FOREIGN MINISTER CONGRATULATES COSTA RICA’S FIRST BLACK FEMALE VICE PRESIDENT
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has congratulated...
FOREIGN MINISTER ANNOUNCES NEW AMBASSADOR TO CUBA
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade announces the...
MINISTER JOHNSON SMITH PARTCIPATING IN CRITICAL CARIFORUM COUNCIL OF MINISTERS MEETING
Senator, the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and ForeignTrade, is currently in...
CHERYL SPENCER APPOINTED PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO UN, GENEVA & ITS SPECIALIZED AGENCIES
Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, has announced...
MINISTER JOHNSON SMITH WELCOMES NEW CHINESE AMBASSADOR
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade received today...
GOOD FOREIGN POLICY MUST BE DRIVEN BY FACTS NOT SPECULATION – JOHNSON SMITH “Jamaica committed to making informed and strategic...
Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade today confirmed...
JAMAICA INTENDS TO CONTINUE TO BUILD ON STRONG TIES WITH US- JOHNSON SMITH
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade takes...
6th JAMAICA-CANADA BILATERAL CONSULTATIONS FOR MARCH 7
The Sixth Jamaica-Canada Bilateral Consultations will take place on Wednesday, March 7 at the Ministry...
JOHNSON SMITH TO WELCOME MEXICAN FOREIGN SECRETARY FOR WORKING VISIT MARCH 5-6
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will next...
JOHNSON SMITH DEPOSITS INSTRUMENT OF RATIFICATION TO ESTABLISH CARIBBEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY CENTRE
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade deposited Jamaica’s Instrument...
HIGH COMMISSIONER OF BOTSWANA BIDS FAREWELL
His Excellency Charles Thembani Ntwaagae, outgoing High Commissioner of Botswana to Jamaica, paid a Farewell...
JAMAICA AND EU ENGAGE IN POLITICAL DIALOGUE
Jamaica and the European Union (EU) conducted their 4th political dialogue on 21 February. Both...
JOHNSON SMITH BIDS AMBASSADOR NIU QINGBAO FAREWELL
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] On Tuesday, February 20, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson...
JOHNSON SMITH WELCOMES NEW AND RETURNING AMBASSADORS FOR DIPLOMATIC DAY
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign...
FOREIGN MINISTRY CONFIRMS TEEN OF JAMAICAN ANCESTRY VICTIM OF FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) regrets to learn that 17 year-old...
JAMAICA LAUNCHES ACP PRESIDENCY UNDER THEME: COMMON INTERESTS, COMMON GOALS, COMMON DESTINY
Jamaica has exhorted the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States to remain focused...
MINISTER JOHNSON SMITH TO ATTEND AGENDA 2030 FOR CHILDREN: END VIOLENCE SOLUTIONS SUMMIT IN STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Global Champion to end violence against children, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of...
DIRECTOR GENERAL OF LAC BUREAU IN JAPAN CALLS ON MINISTER JOHNSON SMITH
The Director General (DG), Latin American and Caribbean Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan,...
Costa Rica’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Calls on Minister Johnson Smith
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade ( left)...
MINISTER JOHNSON SMITH ANNOUNCES VISIT OF HIGH- LEVEL EU REPRESENTATIVE TO JAMAICA FOR REGIONAL AND BILATERAL TALKS
Foreign Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has announced the upcoming visit of Mr....
FOREIGN MINISTER MAKES CLIMATE CHANGE A PRIORITY AT THE CHINA-CELAC FORUM
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, attended the...
FOREIGN MINISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN CHINA-CELAC FORUM IN CHILE
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, leaves the...
FOREIGN MINISTER APPOINTS NEW HIGH COMMISSIONER TO NIGERIA
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, announces the...
Jamaica’s Report under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is in the process of preparing Jamaica’s...
UN ECLAC Workshop on Trade Policy and Trade Indicators, Altamont Court Hotel, 12-14th December 2017
Participants are from the public and private sectors. The Workshop and a Study entitled “Evaluation...
JAMAICA’S FOREIGN MINISTER TO CHAIR COUNCIL OF MINISTERS OF THE ACP COUNTRIES
Jamaica's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith was...
MINISTER JOHNSON SMITH TO ATTEND 11TH WTO MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE IN BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, will lead...
GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPORTATION OF DOGS AND CATS INTO JAMAICA
The Veterinary Services Division of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries (MICAF), has...
JAMAICA RECEIVES NEW CUBAN AMBASSADOR
The Ambassador-designate for Cuba to Jamaica, Mrs. Inés Fors Fernández (right) presented her Copy Letters...
MINISTER JOHNSON SMITH TO PARTICIPATE IN IDB REGIONAL POLICY DIALOGUE IN WASHINGTON D.C.
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will be...
JOHNSON SMITH IN BRUSSELS FOR ACP TRADE MEETINGS
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is currently...
FOREIGN MINISTRY ISSUES CAUTION ON FAKE NEWS
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is today correcting information circulated earlier which...
MR. MARC SOMDA, AMBASSADOR DESIGNATE OF BURKINA FASO TO JAMAICA (RIGHT) PRESENTED HIS COPY LETTERS OF CREDENTIALS
Mr. Marc Somda, Ambassador designate of Burkina Faso to Jamaica (right) presented his Copy Letters...
MINISTER JOHNSON SMITH PURSUING JAMAICA’S FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE INTERESTS OVERSEAS
Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade left the...
MFAFT WORKING TO HELP NATIONALS IN HURRICANE IRMA AFFECTED CARIBBEAN TERRITORIES
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is advising that, in the aftermath of...
FOREIGN MINISTER DEPOSITS INSTRUMENT OF ACCESSION TO THE BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT CONVENTION
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, today deposited...
FOREIGN MINISTER GIVING CLOSE ATTENTION TO DEVASTATION CAUSED BY HURRICANE IRMA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade wishes to advise that it is in...
JAMAICAN FOUNDATION OF HOUSTON LAUNCHES APPEAL FOR PERSONS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HARVEY
Following on its release issued on August 29, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign...
THE FOREIGN MINISTRY MARKS 55TH ANNIVERSARY – OPENS EXHIBITION
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade invites the public to view its 55th...
MFAFT SUPPORTING JAMAICANS AFFECTED BY TROPICAL SYSTEM HARVEY
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade advises that the Jamaican Consulate General in...
JAMAICA SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN BY INTERNATIONAL SEABED AUTHORITY
During her address at the 23rd Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on Wednesday,...
23rd SESSION OF INTERNATIONAL SEABED AUTHORITY NOW UNDERWAY
The 23rd session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is now in progress at the...
COMMONWEALTH TO HOLD IN-COUNTRY CONSULTATIONS ON BREXIT IN KINGSTON
A team from the Commonwealth Secretariat is now in the island for In-Country Consultations on...
JAMAICA ENDS CHAIRMANSHIP OF CARIFORUM/ACP
Jamaica ended its one-year Chairmanship of the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) of the African, Caribbean and...
MINISTER JOHNSON SMITH TO ATTEND OAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Jamaica’s Foreign Minister, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith heads a delegation of Ministry officials...
DIASPORA STUDY LAUNCHED ON DIASPORA DAY
Friday, June 16 is Jamaica Diaspora Day, an annual observation that emerged from the first...
Courtesy Call – Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua, H.E. Mr. Valdrack Jaentschke
Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (left) received...
FOREIGN MINISTER ATTENDS OCEAN CONFERENCE
Jamaica’s Foreign Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith departed the island on Sunday to...
JAMAICA TAKES ACTION ON INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION
The Government of Jamaica has joined 96 countries across the world in taking steps to...
JAMAICA55 UK STEERING COMMITTEE LAUNCHED
LONDON 23RD MAY 2017 :The Jamaican High Commission will host the joint UK Launch of...
MINISTER JOHNSON SMITH TO DISCUSS BREXIT, POST-COTONOU ERA WITH CARICOM FOREIGN MINISTERS
Jamaica’s Foreign Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith will join her Caribbean Community (CARICOM)...
MAPPING JAMAICA’S DIASPORA PROJECT HANDED OVER TO GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA
The Government of Jamaica has further strengthened its Diaspora engagement with yesterday’s (Wednesday, May 10)...
MINISTER JOHNSON SMITH ATTENDS COTED
Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith departed...
Minister Johnson Smith Receives Copy Letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of Spain
Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, receives Copy...
ACP & EU TO RENEW PARTNERSHIP AFTER 2020 – Johnson Smith bats for SIDS in New Agreement
Jamaica’s Foreign Minister, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, recently participated in the 42nd Session...
JAMAICA SUPPORTS SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR PRESS
Jamaica joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day, under the...
JAMAICA KEENLY MONITORING BORDER WALL FUNDING ACT
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has indicated that it is fully aware...
FOREIGN MINISTER TO LAUNCH DIASPORA CONFERENCE IN USA
Jamaica’s Foreign Minister with responsibility for Diaspora Affairs, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith will...
82% Reduction in Number of Jamaicans Denied Entry into T&T
Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has revealed...
Government Committed to Combatting Threats of Terrorism
Foreign Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith says the Government remains resolute in its...
Jamaica to Host CARIFORUM Ministerial Consultations
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, in her...
Foreign Minister Offers Condolence to Britain Following Terror Attack
Jamaica’s Foreign Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith has expressed shock and dismay at...
Foreign Minister Receives Award of Excellence in Morocco
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade was among...
High Commissioner Responds to Allegations in Media
Jamaica’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Seth George Ramocan has set the...
Foreign Minister Marks Close of Successful Diplomatic Week
A record number of 52 resident and non-resident diplomats participated in the 18th staging of...
Jamaican High Commissioner to the UK Meets with IMO Secretary General
Jamaica’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Seth George Ramocan has expressed hope...
Foreign Minister to Attend 28th CARICOM Inter-Sessional Meeting in Guyana
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson...
Diaspora Conference Returning to Downtown Kingston
Jamaicans overseas will be welcomed home later this year for the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference,...
Jamaica and EU Engage In Political Dialogue
Jamaica and the EU have committed to strengthen the collaboration on building a more effective...
Jamaica Committed to Implement WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson...
Jamaica Welcomes Eight New Foreign Representatives
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, accepted copy...
Growth and Partnership Agenda for Diplomatic Week
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
Jamaica and China Sign Agreement for Western Children’s Hospital Project
The Governments of Jamaica and the People’s Republic of China have strengthened economic and technical...
Foreign Ministry Expresses Regret at Florida Shooting, Checking if Jamaicans Among Injured
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs...
ANTONIA HUGH IS THE NEW AMBASSADOR TO CHINA
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, announces the...
Minister Johnson Smith Engages UK-Based Diaspora Youth Leaders
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] With several Diaspora members in...
Trudy Deans Appointed as Consul General to New York
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, announces the...
Marks Confirmed as Ambassador- Designate to The United States
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, is pleased...
Jamaican High Commission in Port of Spain hosts Open House Event in Celebration of 54th Anniversary of Independence
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] On Friday, 5th August 2016 the Jamaican High Commission in...
Foreign Ministry issues statement on Deportee Issue
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is aware of the deportation of 42...
Jamaica-Brazil Chamber of Commerce On Business & Investment Fact Finding Mission in Jamaica
A two-member team from the Brazil-based, Jamaica-Brazil Chamber of Commerce (JBCC) arrived in Jamaica on...
Heads of UN Agencies Meet with Foreign Minister
Renewed focus on plans to establish a UN House to accommodate all United Nations (UN)...
Minister Johnson Smith to Participate in Independence Celebrations in Canada
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT), departs...
Minister Johnson Smith Encourages Jamaicans Overseas to Register with Jamaican Missions/ Consular Posts
Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, is reminding...
Statement from Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on the Situation of Jamaicans...
In light of events currently unfolding in Turkey, the Government of Jamaica wishes to express...
Jamaica Assumes the Chairmanship of CARIFORUM
Effective July 1st 2016, Jamaica has assumed the Chairmanship of the CARIFORUM for one (1)...
Caricom/Cariforum Review Commission Invites Public Submissions
The Commission to Review Jamaica’s Relations within the CARICOM and ACP Cariforum Framework (CARICOM Review...
Consulate General in Miami Works with Diaspora Leaders To Verify Safety of Jamaicans
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, who is currently overseas on official business,...
Minister Johnson Smith to Speak On Enhanced Diaspora Engagement in The Diaspora Summit in Orlando, Florida On 25th June 2016
As the Government of Jamaica Continues To Deepen Its Engagement with its Diaspora, Senator the...
Possible Jamaican Casualties in Orlando Shooting
Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, who is...
Minister Johnson Smith gets Commitment from T&T Counterpart
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade wishes to advise that the Government of...
Minister Johnson Smith Emphasises Need for Reform at 8th ACP Summit in Papua New Guinea
“The African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group must re-evaluate and adapt its role in order...
Possible Jamaican Casualties in Orlando Shooting
Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, who is...
Mexico & Jamaica Sign Double Taxation Agreement
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade returns to...
Jamaicans in Fort Mcmurray Accounted For
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, through the Jamaican High Commission in Ottawa,...
Minister Johnson Smith To Attend ACP Summit in Papua New Guinea
Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade, leaves the...
Jamaican Foreign Affairs Minister Opens Talks with Trinidadian Counterpart
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade understands that there is great interest and...
Minister Johnson Smith to Attend Un General Assembly Special Session on the World Drug Problem
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, will lead...
Out of Many, One Jamaica Photo Exhibition in Hamburg
The Jamaica National (JN) Foundation’s photographic exhibition Out of Many, One Jamaica was launched at...
Reported Ill-Treatment Under Investigation: Ministry Reminds Public of Complaints Procedure
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade notes, with concern, the reports made in...
Statement From Senator The Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade On The Terror Attacks in...
The global community is once again faced with a barbaric assault on innocent civilians caused...
Reported Ill-Treatment Under Investigation: Ministry Reminds Public of Complaints Procedure
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade notes with concern, media reports of Jamaicans...
Majority of Jamaican Fishermen Towed to Grand Cayman Repatriated
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is pleased to advise that the 90...
Minister Johnson Smith Receives a Call from The Ambassador of Belgium
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, received a...
WTO Director General Pays Courtesy Call on Foreign Minister
Senator the Hon. Arnold J. Nicholson, QC, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade, received...
Jamaican Foundation Receives Donation From Washington D.C.’S OAS-OWA
Representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade handed over a cheque for...
Minister Johnson Smith to Attend Nineteenth COFCOR Meeting In Kingstown
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister...
