Foreign Affairs State Minister to Connect With Diaspora on January 25

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, will join Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks on her monthly online town hall on January 25.

The upcoming edition of ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ will begin at 7:00 p.m. EST and persons wishing to participate can access the meeting on Zoom via ID: 880 3643 1269 Passcode: 720998 or the following URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88036431269?pwd=UWzHKuiAHlhyKw2rHzLb3XHeLdK0eD.1

Mr. Terrelonge will use the opportunity to engage with overseas Jamaicans, discuss aspects of the Government’s policy on the diaspora as well as address any concerns.

He will also provide an update on plans for the biennial diaspora conference, which will be held in June in Jamaica.

Ambassador Marks shared that she will also be joined by the Chief Executive Officer of NEXUS Luxury Collection, Christopher Anand, who will give an update on the US billion-dollar Harmony Cove development in Trelawny, which is expected to break ground this year.

The development will include several luxury hotels, world-class golf courses, a luxury spa, marina facilities, commercial development, and private residences.

The venture is being jointly executed by NEXUS Luxury Collection and the Government of Jamaica.

Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks, enables members of the diaspora to communicate in an interactive manner directly with the Ambassador and her guests, about matters of interest to them, and to be updated on the Government’s policies and programmes as well as the Embassy’s activities.

The programme features distinguished guests, including Jamaican and United States government officials, key players in various local and international organisations and leaders of the Jamaican Diaspora.

The forum will be streamed live on Ambassador Mark’s social media platforms.