Our Vision

"For Jamaica to be a world class tourist destination enjoyed by Jamaicans and visitors and contributing to an improved quality of life for all."

Our Mission

"To work with our partners in the establishment and implementation of policies, programmes and systems, the promotion of activities and the creation of products and services that contribute to sustainable growth and development in Jamaica through Tourism."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is responsible for the implementation of Jamaica’s foreign policy, the management of Jamaica’s international relations and the promotion of its interests overseas.

The Ministry is committed to promoting friendship and cooperation between Jamaica and other countries around the world, through political and diplomatic channels; providing effective representation of the Government of Jamaica overseas through resident diplomatic missions and consular posts and creating opportunities for foreign trade, investment and tourism.

The Ministry is also focused on protecting the interests of Jamaican nationals overseas, returning residents and visitors to Jamaica.

The Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness was first elected as Member of Parliament (MP) to represent the Constituency of West Central St. Andrew in 1997, at the age of 25.

Now in his fourth consecutive term as MP, Mr. Holness became Jamaica’s ninth Prime Minister after the Jamaica Labour Party defeated the People’s National Party at the polls on February 25, 2016.

Mr. Holness has pledged to build real partnerships with the Private Sector, Civil Society, the Diaspora, the Opposition and International Partners in order to achieve the vision of shared prosperity for all Jamaicans through inclusive economic growth and meaningful job creation.