I wrote earlier this week about the plight of Haitian refugees, including those who are requesting asylum, and their uncaring treatment by the Jamaican authorities. A planeload of Indians, which raised eyebrows, was also returned to Dubai – with strong signs suggesting this was some kind of human smuggling operation. Both of these situations, although … More Jamaica joins migration talks in Guatemala
Over the weekend, China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, visited Jamaica and was welcomed effusively by our Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith. Our government officials all looked thrilled to bits at his visit; Mr. Wang, however, barely broke a smile in most of the photos I have seen. I am … More China’s Foreign Minister warmly welcomed to Jamaica
A lot of “regional issues” have been floating around recently. Jamaicans have been opining on whether to sign an agreement or not; whether to vote or not; and where and when Jamaica has been present, or absent. The discussions have been fast and furious on social media – unfortunately, not all very well informed, and … More Dancing around foreign affairs in Jamaica – but there have been some missteps
Jamaica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade today announced that it will be “delaying its signing of the post-Cotonou Agreement (Samoa Agreement) in order to facilitate ongoing consultations.” The Ministry’s press release continues: “Throughout the negotiations which concluded in 2021, the Government had taken on board the views of the various stakeholders including members … More Jamaica will not sign the Samoa Agreement on November 15, still consulting with stakeholders
The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica, has been deliberating this week and is scheduled to conclude on Wednesday, November 8. So, what’s been happening, and where does the campaign against deep sea mining find itself now? You will recall that the last meetings of the ISA Council (made up … More Deep sea mining: the earthquake, announcements, an Open Letter – and cute critters!
Sometimes, the nature of things is more or less nothing, to misquote the writer Aldous Huxley. Here is the Statement from Jamaica at the International Seabed Authority headquarters in Kingston, as the future of our oceans hangs in the balance. And “balance” is a word politicians love to use when talking about the environment. That balance always turns out to be tipped in favour of development. … More “Striking the right balance between resource extraction and environmental preservation”: Jamaica’s Statement to the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority, July 25, 2023
International human rights lawyer and founder of Freedom Imaginaries Malene Alleyne wrote to Jamaica’s Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith, urging her Government not to deport Haitian refugees and to work with them to protect them under international refugee and human rights laws and conventions, to which Jamaica is a signatory. … More Freedom Imaginaries urges Jamaican Government not to deport Haitians
Jamaican civil society groups and individuals are again expressing concern and urging the Jamaican Government to join them in their call for a moratorium on deep sea mining, as the International Seabed Authority begins deliberations at its downtown Kingston headquarters. While mining companies are lobbying, a growing number of countries is calling for a pause.Stay tuned for further developments as talks continue. … More Civil society strongly urges Jamaican Government to join the call for a moratorium on deep sea mining
Our family’s “Windrush” story – my late mother-in-law’s life in the UK and Jamaica came to us in fragments, which I pieced together for her eulogy recently. Jamaica’s State Minister Alando Terrelonge attended the Windrush anniversary. But the legacy is a mixture of “Joy and Pain”. … More “Windrushing”: time waits for no man or woman, but the emotions linger
As Jamaica forges ahead to start exploring the Pacific Ocean for deep sea mining later this year, the non-profit Policy Forum Guyana is spearheading a collective Caribbean effort to lobby for a moratorium on activities promoting the destructive extractive activity. … More Caribbean environmentalists galvanise to oppose deep sea mining, while Jamaica is poised to go ahead…
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