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Jamaica joins the international community in observance of UN Day today, 24th October, as the United Nations commemorates 81 years of its founding.
In marking the occasion, we highlight the words of Foreign Minister, Senator the Honourable @kaminajsmith, delivered on 26th September this year in Jamaica’s policy statement to the General Debate.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY
As the Government of Jamaica continues to strengthen its ties with Jamaicans across the globe, young people in the diaspora remain an important part of that conversation.
While in Washington, D.C. last week for the U.S.-Caribbean Dialogue, Foreign Minister, Senator the Honourable @kaminajsmith, welcomed Jamaican students to the Embassy of Jamaica for “A Conversation with Minister Johnson Smith.” The town hall gave young Jamaicans the opportunity to share their perspectives, pose questions and engage directly with the Minister on developments at home.
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Minister Johnson Smith affirmed Jamaica’s commitment to deepening engagement with its diaspora, particularly its young people, and commended the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC) for connecting Jamaican youth through initiatives such as the town hall.
She encouraged the students to put the skills, knowledge and expertise gained abroad to work for Jamaica’s resilience and continued development, reminding them that wherever their journeys take them, Jamaica remains home.
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A hybrid meeting with Heads of Jamaica’s diplomatic and consular missions is currently underway at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston to review Jamaica’s overseas engagements and advance national priorities.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator the Honourable @kaminajsmith is leading the meeting, alongside Minister of State the Honourable Alando Terrelonge and Permanent Secretary and Head of Jamaica’s Foreign Service Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith.
Heads of Mission are this morning sharing updates on their engagement with the Jamaican diaspora and feedback on services provided by their missions.
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Discussions also cover feedback from the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held in June, and preparations for upcoming regional engagements to be hosted by Jamaica’s overseas missions.
The meeting builds on a week-long briefing held in February to strengthen strategic coordination, planning and implementation of Jamaica’s foreign policy.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable @kaminajsmith, held bilateral talks with United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau @DeputySecState during the high-level US-Caribbean Dialogue, held in Washington, D.C., last week.
The bilateral meeting provided an opportunity for the Foreign Minister to reiterate Jamaica’s appreciation to the Government and people of the United States @USEmbassyJA for their generous support following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The United States was among the first responders to provide emergency supplies to Jamaica in the immediate aftermath of the hurricane. The Foreign Minister apprised the Deputy Secretary of the post-disaster reconstruction and resilience building projects to be undertaken in Jamaica, which will be spearheaded by the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA).
Additionally, Jamaica welcomes the announcement of additional U.S. support to strengthen the region’s energy, health and security sectors. The State Department announced $66 million in CBSI programming to strengthen Caribbean partners’ ability to counter transnational criminal organizations and secure the region’s borders.
Minister Johnson Smith reaffirmed Jamaica’s commitment to working constructively with the Government of the United States and the US private sector, to strengthen investment partnerships and to deepen cooperation in other areas of mutual interest.
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Last evening, Jamaica joined the Kingdom of Spain in commemorating its 534th National Day, Día de la Fiesta Nacional de España.
While speaking on behalf of the Government and people of Jamaica, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Honourable Alando Terrelonge, extended warm congratulations and best wishes to the Ambassador of Spain to Jamaica, His Excellency José María Fernández López de Turiso, and the people of Spain for a successful year ahead.
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The reception on Thursday (October 15), hosted at the official residence of the Spanish Ambassador, provided an opportunity for both countries to reflect on the longstanding partnership between Jamaica and Spain, which has yielded meaningful and tangible outcomes across several areas, including tourism and investment, education, capacity building and disaster relief and recovery.
Jamaica and Spain established diplomatic relations on December 21, 1966.
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Jamaica joined Caribbean partners in Washington, D.C., earlier today for a high-level Dialogue with the United States of America aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in trade and investment, energy, security and disaster resilience.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable @kaminajsmith led Jamaica’s delegation to the meeting at the United States (US) Department of State, where Heads of Government, Foreign Ministers and senior officials from across the Caribbean held discussions with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and other US officials.
For CARICOM Member States present, the Dialogue builds on recent discussions among CARICOM Heads of Government and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Saint Kitts and Nevis in February, which reaffirmed a commitment to cooperation on shared regional priorities. The United States maintains longstanding economic, security and people-to-people ties with countries across the region and in Jamaica’s case, remains the island’s largest trading partner, principal source market for tourism and home to the largest Jamaican community outside the country.
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Foreign Minister, Senator the Honourable @kaminajsmith, is en route to Washington, D.C., to participate in the US-Caribbean Dialogue. She is accompanied by Under Secretary in the Bilateral and Hemispheric Relations Division, Ambassador Symone Betton-Nayo.
Watch as Minister Johnson Smith outlines Jamaica’s priorities ahead of the summit.
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Members of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC) this week joined Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, the Honourable Alando Terrelonge (@terrelonge2016 ), for strategic discussions on strengthening diaspora engagement and collaboration.
The discussions held virtually on Tuesday (October 13) spanned regional initiatives, sectoral partnerships and upcoming Diaspora conferences, as well as ways to build on the outcomes of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference.
The ongoing dialogue between Jamaica and its diaspora underscores the value of sustained partnership in harnessing the expertise, networks and contributions of Jamaicans worldwide in support of national development priorities.
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Honourable Alando Terrelonge, today (October 13), received a farewell courtesy call from Jamaica’s Ambassador-designate to Japan, Mrs. Ariel Bowen.
Minister Terrelonge congratulated the Ambassador-designate on her appointment and wished her a successful tenure. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the longstanding friendship between Jamaica and Japan, including cooperation in trade, education and cultural exchange, as well as the continued importance of people-to-people ties.
The Minister of State also extended best wishes to Mrs. Bowen as she prepares to contribute to the continued strengthening of the Jamaica-Japan partnership.
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, the Honourable Alando Terrelonge, met briefly with Mr. José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), on the margins of the Commission’s 41st Session in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic.
The exchange provided an opportunity to reflect on the region’s development priorities and the importance of regional cooperation in addressing the economic and social challenges facing Latin America and the Caribbean. Jamaica expressed appreciation for ECLAC’s analytical reports that guided the work of the Session and shared our own view on the importance of productive and transformative development to advancing economic and social transformation across Latin America and the Caribbean.
ECLAC Member States gathered to consider how the region can adapt to a changing global environment, strengthen economic resilience and advance sustainable development, with particular attention to the needs and vulnerabilities of small island developing states.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable @kaminajsmith, joined Chile’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Iván Andrés Favereau Urquiza, at a reception on Friday to commemorate Chile’s National Day.
The occasion provided an opportunity to reflect on the longstanding friendship between Jamaica and Chile, built on more than six decades of diplomatic relations and cooperation. On behalf of the Government and people of Jamaica, Minister Johnson Smith extended warm congratulations to the Government and people of Chile, reaffirming Jamaica’s appreciation for the ties that continue to unite both countries.
The Minister highlighted the breadth of bilateral cooperation, spanning education, agriculture, sport and disaster risk management. She also acknowledged Chile’s valued support for Jamaica’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa and its longstanding contribution to the training and professional development of Jamaican public servants.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ retweeted
#DiasporaHighlight 🇯🇲 On Sunday 11th October 2026, Ambassador Mills met with members of the Diaspora in France, who continue to fly the Jamaican flag high and who remain keen to support national development.
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