August 11, 2026
Foreign Affairs Ministry says it has not received any report of Jamaicans in Columbia being affected, following earthquake yesterday
Written byMarlene Freeman
Minister of Foreign Affairs Kamina Johnson smith says the ministry has not received any report of Jamaicans who are in Columbia being affected, following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the country yesterday.
Rescue workers in Colombia are still working against the clock to free survivors trapped in buildings and under rubble.
According to BBC more than 180 people have been confirmed dead.
Speaking with IRIE FM News, Mrs. Johnson Smith said while flights to Jamaica were initially affected, those Jamaicans were able to return home.
The Minister said the situation is being monitored.
