NewsCaribbeanJamaica

Jamaica and Guatemala sign visa abolition agreement

By Andrew Karim

A visa abolition agreement has been expanded between Jamaica and Guatemala that will now seen holders of diplomatic and official passports being granted visa exemptions.

- Advertisement -

The agreement was signed in Mexico last  Wednesday by Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith and Guatemalan Foreign Minister, Carlos Raúl Morales Moscoso .

Jamaica and Guatemala already have a Visa Abolishment Agreement for citizens who travel between the two countries for tourism purposes.

Last month, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic signed a visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic and official passports.

 

More Stories

joseph cox caricom

Former CARICOM official questions re-appointment of Carla Barnett

Former assistant secretary general (ASG) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Joseph Cox, is raising concerns regarding the re-appointment of Dr Carla Barnett as secretary...
Caribbean students

Opinion: Jamaica’s education reform moves forward, but systemic gaps remain

Last week, the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) in Jamaica reported that just over one-third of the 365 recommendations from the Jamaica Education Transformation...
Antigua PM

Antigua PM warns supporters against complacency ahead of election

Prime Minister Gaston Browne is warning supporters of the ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) against complacency as the country prepares for a...
Bermuda Youth, Social Development and Seniors Minister Tinee S. Furbert

Bermuda launches initiative aimed at ending homelessness

The Bermuda government has announced a new initiative aimed at ending homelessness in the British Overseas Territory, describing it as a coordinated, evidence-based effort...
stuart-young-trinidad

Former Trinidad PM Stuart Young wins defamation case against Trinidad Express

Former Stuart Young has successfully defended a defamation ruling against Trinidad Express, with the Court of Appeal affirming an award of more than TT$500,000...
hait elections

Haiti approves 282 political parties for elections amid security concerns

Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has approved 282 political parties and coalitions to participate in upcoming elections, marking a step forward in a long-delayed...
Jamaica to roll out citrus revitalization program

Jamaica secures US$50 million climate resilience project for farmers

Jamaica is set to benefit from a US$50 million climate resilience project aimed at supporting vulnerable farmers, following approval by the United Nations Food...
Bahamas PM Philip Davis

Bahamas moves closer to general election as Parliament prorogued

The countdown to a general election in The Bahamas has effectively begun after Prime Minister Philip Davis announced Friday that Parliament has been prorogued,...
Trinidad Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar

Trinidad and Tobago opposes CARICOM secretary-general aeappointment

Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad‑Bissessar says that her government does not support the reappointment of Dr. Carla Barnett as Secretary-General of the...
haiti police

Haitian police report 43 gang members killed since start of year

The Haitian National Police (PNH) reported that at least 43 gang members were killed between January and March 2026, following 32 security operations across...

Latest Articles

Load more