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Jamaica vies for re-election to IMO Council based in London

Toriann Ellis

Toriann Ellis / Our Today

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Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith attends the 34th Regular Session of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Assembly.

Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith is in London this week for the 34th Regular Session of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Assembly.

The IMO sets global standards for international shipping, including maritime safety, security and environmental protection.

While in London, the minister will continue to shore up support for Jamaica’s re-election to Category C of the IMO Council, ahead of elections set for Friday, November 28.

Earlier this week, Johnson Smith delivered Jamaica’s national statement, outlining the importance of Jamaica’s maritime sector and its role in relief and recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. She also detailed Jamaica’s record of producing exemplary seafarers for the global shipping industry through the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU).

Jamaica has been a member of the IMO for more than 50 years and has served in Category C of the IMO Council since 2007, contributing to maritime policy, environmental protection and technical cooperation for developing countries.

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