Kamina Johnson Smith
JamaicapoliticianFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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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Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith visited Ghana in May to revive the Jamaica-Ghana Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation.
Elizabeth Morgan | Emancipendence and strengthening relations with African countries | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-08-05
Kamina Johnson Smith is the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade who disclosed Jamaica's humanitarian contributions to Cuba and Venezuela.
Jamaica supporting humanitarian efforts in Cuba and Venezuela | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-31Kamina Johnson Smith is the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade who announced the temporary closure of Jamaica’s embassy in the Dominican Republic.
Jamaica’s embassy in Dominican Republic to be closed temporarily | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-30
Kamina Johnson Smith is the Foreign Affairs Minister who provided updates on the situation of the Jamaican nationals in Eswatini.
Two Jamaicans in Eswatini decline offer to return home: Foreign Affairs Ministry | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-17Kamina Johnson Smith is the Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister of Jamaica and stated that Jamaica would come on board with free movement once the necessary framework is in place.
Editorial | Where is Jamaica on free movement? | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-07-16Kamina Johnson Smith is the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade who announced Jamaica's humanitarian aid to Venezuela.
Jamaica to provide humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-07Kamina Johnson Smith is Jamaica’s foreign affairs and foreign trade minister who announced the trade mission to Ghana.
Editorial | Economic potential in Africa | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-06-25
Similar commitments had been given before, including by the foreign minister, Kamina Johnson Smith.
Editorial | CARICOM’s free movement | CommentaryJamaica· 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· 2026-02-11Kamina 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
