CARICOM congratulates Jamaica on 61 years of Independence
Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Dr. Carla Barnett has congratulated Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness on his country’s celebration of 61 years of independence from British rule.
“Community is extremely grateful for your stewardship and guidance in the Quasi-Cabinet of the CARICOM Heads of Government as Lead Head with responsibility for advancing our external trade relations, including negotiation," she said in a statement.
“We particularly appreciate your commitment to the Community’s actions in support of our sister CARICOM Member State, Haiti. Jamaica’s willingness to host the first consultations between the CARICOM-appointed Eminent Persons Group (EPG) and Haitian stakeholders underscores a longstanding commitment to regional peace and security.
Dr. Barnett added that CARICOM is confident of continued progress in Jamaica in years to come and reaffirmed the Secretariat’s commitment to “work assiduously alongside you and your Government to realise our aspirations for integrating our beloved Caribbean Community”.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in congratulating Jamaica, said America was honoured to work with Jamaica to find solutions to pressing regional challenges.
“Through our deepening partnership, we uphold our shared democratic principles, collaborate through the US-Caribbean Partnership to Address the Climate Crisis (PACC 2030), and secure the prosperity of our citizens.
He said the close friendship between himself and Holness was built on a solid foundation of personal connections and a vibrant Jamaican-American community.
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