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";s:4:"text";s:24044:"The Declaration recognizes the inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family, regardless of race, colour, creed, sex, or national origin. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. In 2014 she opened her own law firm, after serving as Company Secretary and Head of Corporate Affairs and Projects (Legal) of Cable & Wireless Jamaica Limited. Argues that marginalized states and peoples are capable of initiating their own foreign policy agendas. Minister of Foreign Affairs. for. From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. Darren Henfield on July 28, 2021 08/06/2021; FSTD Special Speaker's Forum held virtually on Wednesday, 14th July, 2021 - featuring The Hon. Found inside – Page 708... Jamaica and Guyana - accompanies Keng Piao Position : Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs 12 Jul 1978 Port of Spain , Trinidad and Tobago NCNA - E 13Jul78 ... Charge d'Affaires, Greg Quinn of the UK High Commission called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. The Jamaican Foreign Service comprises its Headquarters located in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and 20 diplomatic missions and consular posts in the Caribbean, North, Central and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Jamaica, therefore welcomes the selection of the theme of this year’s General Assembly, “Institutional Strengthening for Sustainable Development in the Americas” which is both timely and relevant, given the priority being placed on the economic and social development of our region at this time. The principles enshrined in that Declaration are as relevant today as when they were adopted almost seventy years ago. Administrative Assistant at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jamaica 15 connections. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation (MAEUEC) is a department of the Government of Spain in charge of planning, managing, carrying out and evaluating the country's foreign policy and the international cooperation for development policy, paying special attention to the ones in relation to the European Union and Ibero-America as well as coordinating and supervising all . Copyright © 2019 All Rights Reserved to the Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the OAS. The ministry's official mission statement notes that it "is responsible for the implementation of Jamaica's foreign policy, the management of Jamaica international relations and the . Added to these important engagements, was Minister Johnson Smith’s work with a wide range of bilateral and international development partners supporting the attainment of Jamaica’s sustainable development goals, as well as strengthening Jamaica’s contribution to important global efforts to build peace and security, foster respect for human rights, and promote a strong and fair multilateral trading system. Capacity building and the strengthening of institutions, both in Member States and at the Organizational level, must be given more than active consideration, they must be given focused and urgent action. I commend all my OAS colleagues who have participated in the negotiations of these drafts, for the efforts made to ensure that, to the extent possible, the text adequately reflects the collective interests and priorities of Member States. Found inside – Page 170February 1989, when Manley was returned to office as prime minister, ... Jamaican foreign ministry officials were received in Moscow by USSR deputy foreign ... If we are here speaking about institutional strengthening, then we must believe in our institutions and allow them to work – insisting on transparency and consultation in all relevant processes. Tel: (+1) 876-6764028-30. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the formulation and administration of Zambia's Foreign Policy. Issues and experiences that are documented and analyzed in this book illustrate the issues of critical importance concerning the relations between large, powerful countries and small states. Jamaica's Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith interacts with her Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi, during a press briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on Port Royal Street in Kingston. Regarding the former, most recently, she served as Campaign Spokesperson and Chairperson of the Manifesto Committee of the Jamaica Labour Party during the country’s general election campaign. In 2014 she opened her own law firm, after serving as Company Secretary and Head of Corporate Affairs and Projects (Legal) of Cable & Wireless Jamaica Limited. The meeting, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 76) in New York, discussed . Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith is an Attorney-at-Law by profession, with approximately 15 years at the Jamaican Bar. The Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, 46th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the OAS, “Institutional Strengthening for Sustainable Development in the Americas”, Your Excellency, Andrés Navarro, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic and President of the General Assembly, Your Excellency Luis Almagro Lemes, Secretary General, Your Excellency Nestor Mendez, Assistant Secretary General. The Foreign Ministry asked that, in the event that persons are aware of Jamaican nationals who have been impacted by the events in Afghanistan or Haiti, to contact the ministry by email at . Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark Asiatisk Plads 2 DK-1448 Copenhagen K . On 7th March 2016, she received her appointment as […], © 2021 Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). Found inside – Page ixPartnerships towards Sustained Economic Growth and Development through Trade Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Jamaica, Inter American ... Found inside – Page 65JAMAICAN PEOPLE'S NATIONAL PARTY DELEGATION HEADED BY SECRETARY GENERAL DONALD DUNCAN ARRIVES IN HAVANA . JUNE 18-22 JAMAICAN MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ... Leslie Campbell, today presented National Librarian, Ms. Beverley Lashley with a cheque of $939 CAD - a donation from the Consulate General in Toronto, Canada. Minister of State. This built, of course, on the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which outlines clear objectives to address social, economic and environmental challenges and seeks to strengthen implementation through the revitalization of the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development. As small island developing states, our region finds itself in a precarious position, as we face unique circumstances including small, open and fragile economies, vulnerability to exogenous shocks, ongoing oil price instability, small fiscal space, chronic indebtedness, including high debt to GDP ratios, persistently high levels of poverty, as well as acute vulnerability to the effects of climate change. It is difficult to speak of this matter without, of course, recognizing that there has been unfortunate language used by the Secretary General. This situation is further complicated by the Middle Income Country (MIC) status ascribed to the majority of Caribbean countries, which continues to obscure the range of economic difficulties with which we are confronted. Portfolios. Mainstreaming of gender issues, as envisioned by the National Policy on Gender Equity, is underway to ensure a holistic governmental approach to the empowerment of women. Found inside – Page 433In his victory speech , the new Prime Minister stressed that his ... On foreign policy , he said that Jamaica would recognise its place in the Third World ... Jamaica, West Indies 1(876) 926 1590 / (876) 926-1690-3 www.mwh.gov.jm info@megjc.gov.jm: Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (MCGES) 4-6 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica, West Indies 1(876) 978 5347/ 1(876) 978 7881 www.myc.gov.jm publicrelations@myc.gov.jm: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Controlled Reentry of Jamaican Citizens into Jamaica . We must ensure that while we seek to strengthen the Organisation, the OAS retains its credibility, relevance and profile. Furthermore, the National Strategic Action Plan to Eliminate Gender-Based Violence is a comprehensive multi-sectoral plan aimed at addressing the key issues and challenges of gender-based violence as it relates to victims, perpetrators, and witnesses of acts of violence. The strengthening of its institutions, especially those focused on development, is particularly important. The entity is usually headed by a foreign minister (the title may vary, such as secretary of state who has the same functions). September 18 Pages Public Figure Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade, Jamaica Videos Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade, Jamaica Mr. President, The OAS is particularly positioned, given the hemispheric membership it enjoys, to ensure that the new global development architecture is beneficial to all Member States. The Resident Coordinator, in his talks with the Hon Darren Henfield Minister of Foreign Affairs, commended the Government for its management of 'back-to-back crises,' - Category 5 Hurricane Dorian and the global COVID-19 pandemic. We are aware that it will take discipline and conscious acts of restraint on the part of both the Secretariat and the Member States, together with creative solutions. It is indeed an honour for me to join you here in the beautiful and historic city of Santo Domingo at this, the 46th Regular Session of the OAS General Assembly. Jamaica joins the international community in commemorating Human Rights Day 2017. On July 28, Jamaica's Minister of Justice, Delroy Chuck, sent a legislation to Parliament proposing a simplified procedure for the legalization of public documents issued in Jamaica for use abroad and of foreign public documents for use in Jamaica. . The Resident Coordinator also thanked the Government for its engagement and support in the development of a new business plan for UN cooperation in the Bahamas . This book is intended not so much to supply new information concerning the external activities of the English-speaking Caribbean countries as to fill a large gap in the growing literature on the subject by integrating the known information ... The Prime Minister. Lineage. Designed and Developed by, – Foreign Trade Department / Trade Agreements Implementation and Coordination Unit, Passport and Citizenship Applications & Notarial Services, Authentication and Legalisation of Documents, Arrest , Detention and Incarceration Overseas. Address and Contact: 2 Port Royal Street. The Consulate of Jamaica. I wish to reiterate our dedication to the attainment of “Institutional Strengthening for Sustainable Development in the Americas” and our commitment that Jamaica stands ready to participate in the implementation of these objectives within the framework of the OAS. In fulfilment of her commitment to increasing Jamaica’s influence and visibility, Minister Johnson Smith has, among other initiatives, chaired various high-level meetings and held crucial leadership posts. – Action Plan for National Foreign Trade Policy, Jamaica and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), High Commissions, Embassies & Permanent Missions, National Diaspora Policy Working Document, Action Plan for National Foreign Trade Policy, 2017-2022. Minister. Published July 20, 2021. The basic tenets for the new development framework for sustainable development are the eradication of extreme poverty, reduction of inequality and the need to ensure that no one is left behind. Its recent launch marks a new phase in our efforts to end violence against women and girls. +45 33 92 00 00 Fax +45 32 54 05 33 um@um.dk. Found inside – Page 224GOVERNMENT: Under Jamaica's British-style parliamentary system, ... Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Industry: Rt. Hon. Minister Motegi stated that this is the first time for a Japanese foreign minister to attend a CARICOM ministerial-level conference in a Caribbean country, that Japan places importance on its relations with CARICOM, which shares the same basic values as Japan, and that he hopes to hold exchanges of views on matters such as the post-COVID-19 international order. It is further understood that in addition to […] Japan time) for approximately 50 minutes, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, who is visiting Jamaica, paid a courtesy call to the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica. As Foreign Minister, Senator Johnson Smith has represented Jamaica and the region at numerous bilateral, regional, hemispheric and international fora. Message From The Honorable Leslie Campbell, Minister of State Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Day of the Seafarer 25th June 2021 Jamaica proudly joins the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and its Member States in observing the Day of the Seafarer , celebrated this year under the theme, " Fair Future for Seafarers " . She has served on the Corporate Governance Committee of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) for six years and as a Director of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica and the Early Childhood Commission. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. Ministry Email: info@mfaft.gov.jm. In this context I wish to join previous speakers in underlining the importance of the OAS standing with the people of Venezuela during these challenging times, in promoting dialogue among all concerned parties, towards a peaceful resolution of the situation. 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