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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
President of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame has arrived in Jamaica a short while ago. He is met by the Governor General, the Prime Minister, the Foreign Affairs Minister & other Ministers at the Norman Manley International Airport. Here are a few highlights. #Jamaica #Rwanda
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
4 years
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade wishes to congratulate the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith who has been reappointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. The Minister was sworn in during a ceremony at King's House this evening.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
5 years
Jamaicans who wish to travel to 🇷🇺Russia, 🇳🇦Namibia and 🇬🇭Ghana no longer require a visa to do so. See flyer for more details. #NoVisaRequired #VisaWaiverNotice
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
During her visit to Mexico to participate in the 21st CELAC Meeting, Minister @kaminajsmith held a bilateral meeting with host & Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, H.E. Marcelo Ebrard. Both Ministers discussed collaboration in areas such as underwater archaeology & tourism.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
Johnson Smith says the region needs a sustained vaccination programme to build back better
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
4 years
Join the Foreign Affairs team in wishing Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, a happy birthday. 🎁 Have a wonderful day, Minister! @kaminajsmith
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
Happening now: PM @AndrewHolnessJM , Minister @kaminajsmith & other dignitaries are currently awaiting the arrival of the President of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame to Jamaica. President Kagame is in Jamaica for a State Visit from April 13-15. #Jamaica #Rwanda @JISNews
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
Welcome home from Rwanda, Sen. the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. See video of yesterday’s (June 30) surprise welcome gesture from the staff. @kaminajsmith @AndrewHolnessJM @MonteithSheila
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
The President of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame is in Jamaica for a 3 day State Visit. Here’s a look back at his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston last evening (April 14). @PaulKagame @AndrewHolnessJM @kaminajsmith Music credit: Telfazy music
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
The @mfaftja would like to congratulate our Ambassador to Japan, Ms. @ShornaKayR on her appointment by the @UN Secretary General, as a member of the Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters. We wish her every success as she executes this very important assignment. #Disarmament #UN
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
The 20 Jamaican students travelling from the Ukraine have safely arrived on the island a short while ago. State Minister, Sen. the Hon. Leslie Campbell is at the Airport to welcome them home. @kaminajsmith @JISNews @NationwideRadio @CVMTV @televisionjam1 @JamaicaObserver
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade family would like to wish our Permanent Secretary, Ambassador @MonteithSheila a very happy birthday. Please join us in extending to her best wishes. Leave your comments below.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
10 months
Happy Birthday Senator the Hon. @kaminajsmith !
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
5 years
Congratulations to Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith @kaminajsmith for her election as President of the historic 25th Session of the International Seabed Authority #ISBA25 #Celebrating25years #JamaicaLeadingTheCharge
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
Hon. @KaminaJSmith was today welcomed by the Akropong Tribe as ‘Nana Abena Otwiwa Asiedu’- #Tourism &DiasporaQueen, following official naming ceremony @ the palace of His Royal Majesty Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III. See vid. of the Min being dressed in Ghanian garb, for the ceremony.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
4 years
The Government of Jamaica is discouraging Jamaicans overseas from travelling home at this time for non-essential reasons. Jamaicans generally, should reduce non-essential travel to & from Jamaica. @kaminajsmith @christufton @odpem @themohwgovjm @AndrewHolnessJM #Covid19 #Update
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
11 months
Min. @kaminajsmith , will be leading 🇯🇲 delegation to the G77 & China Summit in Cuba as well as, the 🇯🇲 delegation to #UNGA78 in New York on behalf of Prime Minister Holness. Let’s hear from Minister Johnson Smith, as she tells us more about these two high level meetings.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade is pleased to announce that as at Tuesday, May 4, we will be fully operational at our new home in Downtown Kgn. We look forward to continue carrying out our mandate of building partnerships across the world. #Headquarters #MFAFT
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
4 years
Today marks 50 years since Jamaica and the Federal Republic of Nigeria established diplomatic relations- a demonstration which created a formal framework to pursue bilateral cooperation between the countries. Happy Anniversary Nigeria! (Ezi Ncheta)
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
The  #MFAFT would like to congratulate 🇯🇲’s Permanent Representative to the #UN , Ambassador @courtenayrat on his appointment as the High Representative for Least Developed countries, Landlocked Developing countries & Small Island Developing States.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
The Senate today paid tribute to Ambassador Anthony Johnson, OJ, --parliamentarian for 27 years, with 15 of those years as Senator. His wife, daughter & son joined Leader of Govt. Business, Sen. the Hon @kaminajsmith in today’s sitting as tributes flowed in for her father.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
4 years
The Chinese Gov't handed over more than J$16 Million worth of anti-COVID-19 medical supplies to the Jamaican Gov't yesterday. The symbolic gesture was made during a teleconf meeting with Foreign Minister, Sen. @kaminajsmith & Chinese Amb to Jamaica, H.E. Tian Qi & other officials
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable @kaminajsmith , on behalf of the Government of Jamaica today (Sept 15) handed over a donation of medical supplies to the Government of Cuba during a symbolic handover ceremony at the Ministry’s office.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
The @mfaftja family would like to extend warmest birthday greetings to our Minister, Sen. the Hon. @kaminajsmith . Today, we celebrate her for the great stewardship with which she has led this Ministry, as she continues to inspire and lead her team with vision and dynamism.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
4 years
The #MFAFT extends heartiest congratulations to Dr. Kathy-Ann Brown, the 1st Jamaican & first Caribbean woman to be elected to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS). Dr. Brown is Jamaica’s Permanent Representative to the International Seabed Authority (ISA).
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
Jamaica today received 115,200 doses of Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, purchased by the GOJ through the African Medical Supplies Platform (AMSP) and transported to JA by UNICEF. @kaminajsmith @UNICEFJamaica @christufton @themohwgovjm
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
The @mfaftja would like to wholeheartedly wish our Minister, @kaminajsmith a happy birthday !Today, we salute her as a nation builder and visionary who has done tremendous work in implementing Jamaica’s foreign policy. Please join us in sending her best wishes on her special day
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
4 years
Minister @kaminajsmith is expressing gratitude to the EU, following a donation of medical supplies valued at over 1/2 mil euros to aid in the country’s response to maternal & child mortality. The equipment in the first instance will also contribute to the fight against COVID-19.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
Senator the Honourable @kaminajsmith , Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, formally launched Jamaica’s candidature for Secretary-General of the Commonwealth in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, 21 April 2022.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
4 years
New diplomatic appointments- Strategic foreign policy to forge ahead beyond COVID19
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
Johnson Smith: UK to recognize Jamaica's vaccination certificates.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
5 years
Help us to extend a hearty congratulations to Jamaica's candidate, Mrs. Margarette May Macaulay on being re-elected to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) for the period 2020-2023 @ the 49th OAS General Assembly held in Medellin, Colombia recently #Candidatures
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
1 year
In celebration of Commonwealth Day 2023, Sen. the Hon. @kaminajsmith , joined His Majesty King Charles III, & other UK dignitaries at Westminster Abbey for a church service on Monday, March 13. The Commonwealth Service celebrates the people & cultures of the Commonwealth nations.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
Minister @kaminajsmith & the Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Corporation, UAE, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met yesterday.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator the Honourable @kaminajsmith joins Prime Minister @AndrewHolnessJM in Glasgow, Scotland for the World Leaders’ Summit of the 26th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change from November 1-2. @JustinTrudeau @drnigelclarkeja
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
Sen. the Hon @kaminajsmith , Foreign Affairs Minister, on behalf of the Government of Jamaica & the Hon. Uzziel Ndagijimana, Minister of Finance & Economic Planning of Rwanda today signed a MoU on Tourism Development & a MoU on Political consultation.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
1 year
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, announces the appointment of Mrs. Joan Thomas Edwards as Jamaica’s new High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa. Please see press release for more info.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
8 months
The Government of Jamaica welcomes today’s unanimous ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the Cooperative People’s Republic of Guyana’s request for the indication of provisional measures in the case concerning the 1899 Arbitral Award.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
4 years
🇯🇲 as a non-nuclear weapon State has been playing its role in advancing nuclear disarmament...To further global efforts towards the elimination of nuclear weapons, 🇯🇲 will shortly ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. @kaminajsmith
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
The @mfaftja would like to congratulate our former Ambassador to the UN, Ambassador @courtenayrat on his appointment by the @UN Secretary General, @antonioguterres as the new Chief of Staff. We wish Ambassador Rattray every success as he undertakes his duties.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
Jamaica today (June 30) received 65,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from the Government of Mexico, to aid in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. @kaminajsmith @NationwideRadio @JamaicaGleaner @JamaicaObserver #Jamaica #Mexico #BilateralPartners #BilateralRelations
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith this morning (May 7) received the Copy Letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of Dominican Republic to Jamaica, Mrs. Angie Shakira Martinez.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
4 years
Are you a Jamaican in the US, Canada, UK or Europe whose visa might expire due to Covid19 travel restrictions? Then visit these websites to apply for extensions or adjustments. See flyer for more information #Covid19 #ContainCovid19 #VisaExtension #TravelRestrictions
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
4 years
Foreign Minister @kaminajsmith says that Jamaica will boost its capacity for testing & keeping its citizens & residents safe, following a donation of test kits & equipment this morning from Korea EWP in collab with the Gov't of Korea to aid in the country’s fight against COVID-19
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
1 year
Prime Minister Holness and Sen. the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith recently opened the Jamaican Consulate in The Bahamas during a diaspora engagement hosted by the newly appointed Honorary Consul.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
The Government of Jamaica and the Independent State of Samoa formally established diplomatic relations during a Signing Ceremony at the Offices of the Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the United Nations on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
4 years
The GOJ has implemented, with effect 14th March, the following procedures for travellers who have visited the UK of Great Britain & Northern Ireland within 14 days of arrival in Jamaica. The announcement was made at a press briefing on Friday, March 13. #COVID ー19 #MFAFTTV
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
Highlights of the arrival of the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind and his wife, Savita Kovind in Jamaica for a four day State visit. He is met by Prime Minister Andrew Holness & Sen. the Hon @kaminajsmith as well as other Ministers at the Norman Manley International Airport.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
6 years
MEXICO ANNOUNCES THE 2019 GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
Breaking:The Republic of Singapore has affirmed its support for Jamaica’s candidature for the post of Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. @kaminajsmith @VivianBala Please see press release for more details.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
Outgoing Country Director of UNAIDS, Ms Manoela Manova met with Foreign Affairs Minister, Sen. the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith today (April 7) to pay a farewell call and to introduce her successor, Mr Richard Amenyah. #UNAIDS
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
Photo highlights of President Kagame’s State Visit to Jamaica
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
1 year
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade welcomes Honourable Alando Terrelonge, M.P. as State Minister. @terrelonge2016 @kaminajsmith @OPMJamaica @
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
“Jamaica & the Republic of Cuba share a longstanding partnership grounded in mutual respect, cooperation & solidarity since the establishment of diplomatic relations in '72. The GoJ is pleased to assist its sister Caribbean island at this time of need" @kaminajsmith
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
🇯🇲Jamaicans at home & abroad, today marks our country’s 60th year of Independence! As we celebrate, please accept special greetings from Min. @kaminajsmith , on this occasion which signifies a remarkable milestone for our nation.🇯🇲 Click the link to watch
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
Foreign Affairs Minister, Sen. the Hon. @kaminajsmith and Minister of Finance and Public Service, the Hon. @drnigelclarkeja accompanied Prime Minister @AndrewHolnessJM to a bilateral meeting with the President of Guyana, His Excellency Irfaan Ali.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
Foreign Affairs Minister, @kaminajsmith is currently in Dubai for #Expo2020 .One of her first engagements was an interview with“Expo this morning”, where she spoke about 🇯🇲’s participation in #DubaiExpo2020 which showcases the country’s culture, food, music & investment potential.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
6 years
Her Excellency Sheila Sealy Monteith presented Letters of Credence to His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, accrediting her as Ambassador of Jamaica to the country on 31st August 2018 at the Elysée Palace.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
One hundred and eighty four years ago, Jamaica gained freedom from slavery. On this day, we honour the legacy of our forbearers and the vision of those who were instrumental in securing our freedom. Happy Emancipation Day 🇯🇲 Land We Love! #EmancipationDay #JamaicaEmancipation
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
On Friday (Sept 23), Jamaica formally established diplomatic relations with the Republic of the Marshall Islands at the offices of the Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the UN. The Joint Communiqué was signed by Min @kaminajsmith , and the Honourable Kitlang Kabua.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
Foreign Minister, Sen. The Hon. @kaminajsmith handed over 🇯🇲's instrument of ratification for the Multilateral Air Services Agreement (MASA) within CARICOM, during Day 2 of the 33rd Intersessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in Belize. (March 2).
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
6 years
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade will be relocated to 20 Port Royal Street in early 2019. On Tuesday, August 28, Sen. the Hon. @kaminajsmith , Sen. the Hon. @pcharlesjr & senior members of staff in the foreign ministry took a tour of the new building
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
4 years
Korean Chargé d' Affaires to Jamaica, Mr. Lim Baejin on behalf of the Korean Gov't , today handed-over medical equipment valued at over $USD300, 000 including 15,000 real time PCR test kits and 15,000 extraction kits to Minister @kaminajsmith & Minister @christufton @themohwgovjm
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
5 years
Join us in extending warmest wishes to our Minister on her birthday! Here are 4 things you may not know about Sen. the Hon. @kaminajsmith . She is: A professional dancer. Fluent in French. A fitness fanatic- She goes running @ 4 EVERY morning. She played football while @ UWI
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
5 years
The 110th Session of the ACP Council of Ministers Meeting is currently underway in Kenya, to be followed by the Summit of Heads of State & Government. Sen. the Hon. @kaminajsmith told MFAFT TV what these meetings will entail. #BilateralRelations #MFAFTTV #ForeignAffairs
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
6 years
Thinking of working in the Caribbean Community? Here's what you need to know about the #CSME #CARICOM #SkillsCertificate
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
"That very act, the raising of our flag, elevated the hopes & aspirations of a small, island country, entering the global arena, with outsized vision for its mission….Today, in that same spirit of optimism, 🇯🇲 reaffirms its commitment to the vision & the work of the #UN ."
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
1 year
Members of staff at headquarters and Missions this morning (May 29) officially welcomed the new state Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, the Honourable @terrelonge2016 , during a general staff meeting. Here are the highlights.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
6 years
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith will depart the island today (November 22) to participate in the first UAE-Caribbean Cooperation Forum.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
4 years
Arrival of Jamaica’s new Ambassador to Japan, Her Excellency Shorna-Kay Richards to present her Letter of Credentials to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan. Amb Richards is now accredited as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Jamaica to Japan. #Jamaica #Japan
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
Jamaica has been elected as one of three Vice Presidents of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly from the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States. Please see press release for more details.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
4 years
The first historic charter flight from Lagos-Nigeria to Montego Bay - Jamaica is scheduled for Monday, December 21 at 11pm. Check out this video message from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Sen. Kamina Johnson Smith. @kaminajsmith
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
Johnson Smith says Foreign Ministry shipping items for Jamaican students in Cuba this week.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
The virtual presentation precedes the arrival on Wednesday, April 13 of Rwandan President, H.E. Paul Kagame for his State Visit to Jamaica. That evening he and his delegation, including the ambassador-designate, will also participate in the launch of #Jamaica60 .
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
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"Our Family Photo" The Bond that links our bilateral partners is not of blood, but of respect, shared values and mutual cooperation. @kaminajsmith @LeslieCam58 #DiplomaticWeek #Foreign Affairs #Foreign Trade
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
6 months
Senator the Honourable @kaminajsmith has extended a warm welcome to His Excellency Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister, who landed late last night.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Foreign Affairs Minister this afternoon (April 5) received a Courtesy Call from Ms. Jean Gough, Regional Director of UNICEF.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
6 years
Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith showcases a draft of the new Caribbean Single Market & Economy (CSME) brochure which outlines the procedure for citizens of CSME member states in applying for a CARICOM skills certificate. #CSME
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
6 years
Johnson Smith Sends Condolences Following Passing of Kofi Annan
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
4 years
The Government of Jamaica continues to make every effort to secure assistance for our nationals who were stranded in Atlanta. The safety of our nationals is our priority. #Covid19 #Diaspora #Jamaica #NationalsStaySafe
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
9 months
On Monday, Oct 16, High Commissioner Marsha Coore Lobban presented her Letter of Introduction to PM Justin Trudeau of Canada. During her meeting with the PM, High Commissioner Lobban emphasised the importance of the relations shared between Jamaica and Canada, at all levels.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
“We are committed to doing what we can in the spaces we can to solve issues together. We are undergoing an HIV Policy Review & are heartened by #UNAIDS continued support to Jamaica, as part of building back stronger, is to ensure we have external support.”-Hon. @kaminajsmith
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
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Foreign Affairs Minister, Sen. the Hon. @kaminajsmith this morning received the Copy Letters of Credentials of Cuban Amb to Jamaica, HE Mr. Fermín Gabriel Quiñones Sánchez.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
4 years
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade would like to wish all Jamaicans, at home and abroad, a very prosperous 2021. We look forward to the continued strengthening and deepening of our engagement with Jamaicans, wherever they may be in the world. @kaminajsmith
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
Foreign Affairs Minister, Sen the Hon @kaminajsmith today accompanied Prime Minister @AndrewHolnessJM at the Inaugural Africa-CARICOM Summit which was held virtually under the theme, "Unity Across Continents and Oceans: Opportunities for Deepening Integration".
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
The Hon. @kaminajsmith , Foreign Minister, had bilateral discussions with Mr. Cai Wei, Director-General, Department of Latin America & Caribbean Affairs @ China's Foreign Ministry on July 3, in the margins of the 43rd Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Conference of Heads of Govt.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
5 years
Congratulations to Foreign Service Officer, Andrew Rodgers who was installed as a member of the Youth Advisory Council of Jamaica. PM the Most Honourable Andrew Holness handed over the instrument of appointment last Thursday. Click the link for full post
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
India has declared support for Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith’s candidature for the post of Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. Please see press release for more information.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
Foreign Affairs Minister, Sen. the Hon. @kaminajsmith is currently providing an update to the media and members of the public on the Jamaican students travelling from the Ukraine.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
6 years
Happening Now: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade greets several dignitaries such as Usain Bolt, Sir Richard Branson, Luis Alberto Moreno of the Inter-American Development Bank and others before the official launch of the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator at UWI
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
6 years
They made it to the finish line! 💪🏾💪🏾 State Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr. and Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith share a selfie moment after participating in the CARICOM 10/5k Walk and Run in Montego Bay, St James.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
H.E. Mr. Luis Fernando del Solar Dorrego, Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to Jamaica & Dean of the Dip. Corps, paid a Farewell Call today on Foreign Min. Sen. the Hon. @KaminaJSmith . The Minster assured the Ambassador, of “the importance 🇦🇷/🇯🇲 bilateral relationship.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
“We appreciate the programme that has touched 535 children with learning disabilities, ensuring that they had tablets & were online, during the pandemic. #UNICEF works with us to touch & change lives.”-the Hon @kaminajsmith :inauguration of UNICEF Office (April 5).
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
Sen. the Hon. @kaminajsmith , Foreign Affairs Minister participated earlier (April 15) in the Think Jamaica 2022 Government-to-Government and Public Dialogue at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
@kaminajsmith "We express appreciation to Mr Strive Masiywa, chair of the AVAT/AMSP and his team who delivered on the vision of President Cyril Ramaphosa in establishing this new COVID response mechanism for the African Continent and including access for CARICOM countries."
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
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Minister @kaminajsmith this morning welcomed the Official Opening of the Inaugural 🇩🇴 Week in 🇯🇲 & the Inaugural Dominican Republic-Jamaican Business Forum, noting that Jamaica is “very pleased and proud of the convening of this long-awaited Business Forum.”
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
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The Hon @KaminaJSmith has brokered a substantial contribution from the Republic of Korea, advancing the GoJ’s ‘A Device for Every Child’ initiative. @kaminajsmith alongside education Minister Fayval Williams, today accepted a donation of over 4,000 tablets valued @ some J$93M.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
3 years
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable @kaminajsmith this morning (Dec 13) received the Copy Letters of Credence of the High Commission-designate of Bangladesh to Jamaica, Mrs. Rabab Fatima.
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
1 year
During #DiplomaticWeek2023 , Hon. @kaminajsmith had #BilateralTalks with non-resident Amb. to🇯🇲:March 2. In addition to Jamaica’s international candidature campaigns, she discussed increasing collaboration with: •The Swiss Confederation🇨🇭on tourism, culture, trade & investment
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@mfaftja
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ
2 years
Sen. the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has described the donation of a high speed weather crafted boat by the Government of Japan to the Government of Jamaica “as another significant milestone in the J-J partnership.”
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