Kamina Johnson Smith
Kamina Johnson Smith is a Jamaican politician and the country’s foreign minister, known for her efforts to maintain strong diplomatic relations between Jamaica and the United States. She has been vocal about immigration issues, particularly in response to misinformation regarding mass deportations, asserting that claims of thousands of Jamaicans facing imminent removal are 'categorically false'. Johnson Smith emphasizes the importance of due process and human rights in deportation cases.
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Similar commitments had been given before, including by the foreign minister, Kamina Johnson Smith.
Editorial | CARICOM’s free movement | Commentary
Jamaica· 2026-05-29
Kamina Johnson Smith is Jamaica’s minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade who stated that the decision to end the programme was not influenced by the US.
Cuban foreign ministry: Jamaica’s decision to end medical programme ‘disregarded’ history of fruitful, sustained collaboration | NewsJamaica· 2026-03-07
Kamina Johnson Smith told Parliament that the Government’s decision to discontinue the programme was not influenced by the United States.
Cuba says Jamaica 'yielded' to US pressure; to withdraw all medical workers | NewsJamaica· 2026-03-07
Kamina Johnson Smith is the Foreign Affairs Minister who stated that Jamaica's decision to discontinue the medical cooperation programme with Cuba was not influenced by the United States.
US did not influence Jamaica's decision to end Cuban medical programme, says Johnson Smith | NewsJamaica· 2026-03-06
The statement from Senator Kamina Johnson Smith confirmed the decision to discontinue the current arrangement concerning the deployment of medical professionals.
HEALTHCARE HEARTBREAK: Tufton seeks to assure that contingencies in place to counter announced shutdown of 50-y-o bilateral agreement that allowed Cuban doctors to fill gaps in sector | NewsJamaica· 2026-03-06
The Kamina Johnson Smith-led ministry announced the discontinuation of the medical cooperation programme with Cuba.
Jamaica to end 50-year-old medical programme with Cuba | NewsJamaica· 2026-03-05
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, said this is the second advisory issued in relation to the developing situation involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
Gov’t monitoring situation in Middle East, 178 Jamaicans registered so far | NewsJamaica· 2026-03-04Jamaica’s Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith sought to ease tensions after Persad-Bissessar’s remarks.
Trinidad PM confirms attendance at Caricom summit in St Kitts
Guyana· 2026-02-20
In a March 20, 2025 statement, Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith said the programme remains 'vital', noting that a review had begun before international scrutiny intensified.
Tufton: Jamaica hammering out new health MOU with CubaGuyana· 2026-02-18
In a March 20, 2025 statement, Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith said the programme remains 'vital', noting that a review had begun before international scrutiny intensified.
Tufton: Jamaica hammering out new health MOU with CubaGuyana· 2026-02-17In a March 20, 2025 statement, Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith said the programme remains 'vital', noting that a review had begun before international scrutiny intensified.
Tufton: Jamaica hammering out new health MOU with Cuba | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-17Kamina Johnson Smith is the Foreign Affairs Minister who addressed the situation of Jamaican students in Cuba amid a fuel crisis.
Some Jamaican students leave Cuba amid fuel crisis, gov’t monitoring situation – Johnson Smith | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-11Kamina Johnson Smith says Jamaica has been engaged in dialogue with the United States regarding its decision to include the island on a list of 75 countries for which America has halted the processing of immigrant visas.
Johnson Smith: Jamaica surprised by US immigrant visa halt, talks ongoing | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-11
Kamina Johnson Smith described the need for a fundamental reorientation of Jamaica's foreign policy.
Editorial | Reviewing diplomacy | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-02-11
Kamina Johnson Smith is the minister of foreign affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica who acknowledged the initiative.
UK relief flight with diaspora support lands in JA | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-07
Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith noted that the bank has been 'more sensitive' to the vulnerabilities of Jamaica.
Jamaica eyes stronger ties as CAF rethinks risk metrics | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-02-07
Kamina Johnson Smith, the foreign affairs and foreign trade minister, told international investors that the island’s post-hurricane reconstruction made Jamaica the right place for them at this time.
Editorial | Demand for skills training | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-02-03Kamina Johnson Smith has warned that any move away from the February 7 deadline would risk further fragmentation.
Johnson Smith urges Haiti to respect Feb 7 red line on transition amid council turmoil | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-02-03
Kamina Johnson Smith pointed out at the CAF conference that China is Jamaica’s largest infrastructure investment partner.
Editorial | A new Bandung? | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-02-03Kamina Johnson Smith has issued a clarion call to international investors to partner in the strategic redevelopment of Jamaica's western corridor.
Johnson Smith touts Jamaica as ‘place to be’ for int’l investors | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-31
Kamina Johnson Smith is Jamaica’s Foreign Affairs Minister who discusses the country's economic independence and foreign policy.
GEOPOLITICAL TIGHTROPE | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-30Kamina Johnson Smith is Jamaica’s Foreign Affairs Minister and was a special guest at the Republic Day reception.
Ties that bind | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-28
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kamina Johnson Smith, previously raised the issue of recruiting Ghanaian teachers and health workers.
Ghana follows up on hurricane aid, seeks closer partnership | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-27
According to Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kamina Johnson Smith, the visit will feature high-level engagements focused on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding collaboration in key sectors.
Ghana, Jamaica to deepen ties as Foreign Minister Ablakwa begins three-day official visit
Ghana· 2026-01-25Kamina Johnson Smith is Jamaica's foreign minister who welcomed the BBNJ Agreement for global ocean governance.
Editorial | Governance of the high seas | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-01-24Minister Ablakwa will meet with Jamaica's Foreign Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith and participate in discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
Ghana's foreign minister due in Jamaica Saturday for official visit; health and education on agenda | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-24Jamaica’s Foreign Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith disclosed in a message posted on social media about the pause in the issuance of US immigrant visa applications.
Embassy in Kingston awaits ‘further guidance’ on visa edict | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-15Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith is advising Jamaicans who will be affected by plans by the United States to suspend the processing of immigrant visas.
Jamaicans affected by US immigrant visa pause encouraged to seek information from embassy | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-15
Kamina Johnson Smith is set to make a statement during the sitting at Gordon House.
Foreign Minister to address Senate on Friday | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-19Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Kamina Johnson Smith expressed gratitude to Guyana for the contribution.
Guyana provides material, manpower to rebuild 200 roofs | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-13
