Jamaica suspends consular services in Haiti following attack on premises

Jun 13, 2023 3:35 pm

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Consular services in Haiti have been suspended indefinitely following an attack on a business establishment on Monday night.

According to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith, Sun Auto Dealership was ransacked and set ablaze by gangs in Haiti’s capital, Port-au -Prince. The Consulate of Jamaica is located on the premises of Sun Auto Dealership, resulting in the suspension of services.

The ministry is awaiting further details on the incident.

Senator Johnson Smith expressed sympathy to the owners of the business and stressed that the Government has “hardened its resolve to play a part in returning Haiti to the peace and prosperity she and her people deserve.”

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