Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ

Foreign Minister, Senator the Honourable @kaminajsmith, is en route to Antigua and Barbuda, where she will join Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Honourable @andrewholnessjm, for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Watch as Minister Johnson Smith shares more about the trip and Jamaica’s engagement at this important gathering. #mfaftja

Your next career opportunity could be with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade! 🇯🇲 The Ministry will host a Job Fair on Friday, 6 November 2026, with opportunities available in Human Resource Management and Development and Finance & Accounts. Interested candidates are required to pre-register by emailing [email protected], indicating the position(s) for which they wish to apply. Please bring your CV and a valid government-issued photo ID on the day. Please see the second slide for a list of the available positions. #mfaftja

Flowers, song and a whole lot of love for our Permanent Secretary! This morning, staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade surprised Permanent Secretary and Head of Jamaica’s Foreign Service, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith, with a birthday serenade in the Ministry’s lobby. She was greeted with warm wishes and heartfelt thanks for her leadership and the care she shows every member of the team. Happy birthday, Ambassador! Wishing you continued success, good health and happiness in the year ahead.

Staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, dressed in pink, gathered this morning for a candle-lighting ceremony in memory of those who have lost their lives to breast cancer and in solidarity with those undergoing treatment. The ceremony was led by Permanent Secretary and Head of Jamaica’s Foreign Service, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith, and organised by the Jamaica Foreign Service Association (JAFSA). Staff also paid tribute to breast cancer survivors and acknowledged the support of families and caregivers. “It is my hope that the light we kindled today goes with each of us, charting a course for continued awareness, early detection and support in the months ahead, as we continue to stand in solidarity with those who need us most,” said Ambassador Sealy Monteith. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among Jamaican women. As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, the Ministry encourages continued awareness, timely screening and support for those affected. Let’s keep the light burning.

Jamaica’s still does not support the embargo on Cuba. So, why did Jamaica abstain from the latest UN vote? Listen as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. @kaminajasmith, explains the Government’s position, the call for reform and the need for broader international engagement during an interview with Cliff Hughes on Nationwide Radio on Thursday morning. 🎥 Get the facts, understand the context and hear the position firsthand. #mfaftja

One year after Hurricane Melissa, Foreign Minister @kaminajsmith, on behalf of the Government and people of Jamaica, reiterates heartfelt thanks to our international partners, the Jamaican Diaspora and friends of Jamaica who reached out and answered the call to support our relief and recovery efforts in the immediate aftermath. #mfaftja

Earlier this week, Foreign Minister Senator the Honourable @kaminajsmith provided an update on Jamaica’s participation in the Third Country Nationals (TCN) programme during a special press briefing with Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable @andrewholnessjm. Take a look. #mfaftja

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. #mfaftja

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. #mfaftja