Foreign Affairs Minister says Gov’t has not taken fixed policy position on arrival of Haitians in the country

 

Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith says the Government has not taken a fixed policy position in relation to the arrival of Haitians in the country.

 

This, after a group of 37 Haitians arrived on the shores of the Boston Beach in Portland on Monday (July 10).

 

Their arrival sparked concern over whether or not those fleeing crisis-torn Haiti would be allowed to stay in Jamaica, or sent back home.

 

Speaking on the matter during a Post-Cabinet press briefing this morning (July 12), Mrs Johnson Smith said there is no policy position regarding their arrival.

 

She noted, however, that the Government will be guided by domestic and international migration laws.

 

St Catherine South Police to implement strategies aimed at improving security in the division’s schools

 

Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith says the Government has not taken a fixed policy position in relation to the arrival of Haitians in the country.

 

This, after a group of 37 Haitians arrived on the shores of the Boston Beach in Portland on Monday (July 10).

 

Their arrival sparked concern over whether or not those fleeing crisis-torn Haiti would be allowed to stay in Jamaica, or sent back home.

 

Speaking on the matter during a Post-Cabinet press briefing this morning (July 12), Mrs Johnson Smith said there is no policy position regarding their arrival.

 

She noted, however, that the Government will be guided by domestic and international migration laws.

 

Dental surgeons threaten industrial action over wage issues, if no response from Health Ministry

 

Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith says the Government has not taken a fixed policy position in relation to the arrival of Haitians in the country.

 

This, after a group of 37 Haitians arrived on the shores of the Boston Beach in Portland on Monday (July 10).

 

Their arrival sparked concern over whether or not those fleeing crisis-torn Haiti would be allowed to stay in Jamaica, or sent back home.

 

Speaking on the matter during a Post-Cabinet press briefing this morning (July 12), Mrs Johnson Smith said there is no policy position regarding their arrival.

 

She noted, however, that the Government will be guided by domestic and international migration laws.

 

Kenyan priest charged in relation to alleged case of sexual abuse at St. Catherine church

 

Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith says the Government has not taken a fixed policy position in relation to the arrival of Haitians in the country.

 

This, after a group of 37 Haitians arrived on the shores of the Boston Beach in Portland on Monday (July 10).

 

Their arrival sparked concern over whether or not those fleeing crisis-torn Haiti would be allowed to stay in Jamaica, or sent back home.

 

Speaking on the matter during a Post-Cabinet press briefing this morning (July 12), Mrs Johnson Smith said there is no policy position regarding their arrival.

 

She noted, however, that the Government will be guided by domestic and international migration laws.

 

Kartel and 3 co-accused get provisional date of April 2024 to appeal their life sentences

 

Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith says the Government has not taken a fixed policy position in relation to the arrival of Haitians in the country.

 

This, after a group of 37 Haitians arrived on the shores of the Boston Beach in Portland on Monday (July 10).

 

Their arrival sparked concern over whether or not those fleeing crisis-torn Haiti would be allowed to stay in Jamaica, or sent back home.

 

Speaking on the matter during a Post-Cabinet press briefing this morning (July 12), Mrs Johnson Smith said there is no policy position regarding their arrival.

 

She noted, however, that the Government will be guided by domestic and international migration laws.

 

Seven people, including 3 suspected drug traffickers arrested in major multi-parish operation last night

 

Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith says the Government has not taken a fixed policy position in relation to the arrival of Haitians in the country.

 

This, after a group of 37 Haitians arrived on the shores of the Boston Beach in Portland on Monday (July 10).

 

Their arrival sparked concern over whether or not those fleeing crisis-torn Haiti would be allowed to stay in Jamaica, or sent back home.

 

Speaking on the matter during a Post-Cabinet press briefing this morning (July 12), Mrs Johnson Smith said there is no policy position regarding their arrival.

 

She noted, however, that the Government will be guided by domestic and international migration laws.

 

PM says Jamaican people and the improvement of their lives, remain priority of JLP, as party celebrates 80 years

 

Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith says the Government has not taken a fixed policy position in relation to the arrival of Haitians in the country.

 

This, after a group of 37 Haitians arrived on the shores of the Boston Beach in Portland on Monday (July 10).

 

Their arrival sparked concern over whether or not those fleeing crisis-torn Haiti would be allowed to stay in Jamaica, or sent back home.

 

Speaking on the matter during a Post-Cabinet press briefing this morning (July 12), Mrs Johnson Smith said there is no policy position regarding their arrival.

 

She noted, however, that the Government will be guided by domestic and international migration laws.

 

Police and fire brigade probe death of farmer who perished in St Elizabeth house fire early this morning

 

Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith says the Government has not taken a fixed policy position in relation to the arrival of Haitians in the country.

 

This, after a group of 37 Haitians arrived on the shores of the Boston Beach in Portland on Monday (July 10).

 

Their arrival sparked concern over whether or not those fleeing crisis-torn Haiti would be allowed to stay in Jamaica, or sent back home.

 

Speaking on the matter during a Post-Cabinet press briefing this morning (July 12), Mrs Johnson Smith said there is no policy position regarding their arrival.

 

She noted, however, that the Government will be guided by domestic and international migration laws.

 

Attorney representing 18 accused members of Qahal Yaweh group urges Jamaicans to be cautious in judgement of the individuals

 

Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith says the Government has not taken a fixed policy position in relation to the arrival of Haitians in the country.

 

This, after a group of 37 Haitians arrived on the shores of the Boston Beach in Portland on Monday (July 10).

 

Their arrival sparked concern over whether or not those fleeing crisis-torn Haiti would be allowed to stay in Jamaica, or sent back home.

 

Speaking on the matter during a Post-Cabinet press briefing this morning (July 12), Mrs Johnson Smith said there is no policy position regarding their arrival.

 

She noted, however, that the Government will be guided by domestic and international migration laws.

 

Strike continues at Caribbean Products; Management says dispute is not about flexi-work-arrangement

 

Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith says the Government has not taken a fixed policy position in relation to the arrival of Haitians in the country.

 

This, after a group of 37 Haitians arrived on the shores of the Boston Beach in Portland on Monday (July 10).

 

Their arrival sparked concern over whether or not those fleeing crisis-torn Haiti would be allowed to stay in Jamaica, or sent back home.

 

Speaking on the matter during a Post-Cabinet press briefing this morning (July 12), Mrs Johnson Smith said there is no policy position regarding their arrival.

 

She noted, however, that the Government will be guided by domestic and international migration laws.