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Jamaica Must Chart New Path in Navigating Global Challenges – PM

By: , July 27, 2024
Jamaica Must Chart New Path in Navigating Global Challenges – PM
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Their Excellencies, Governor- General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) and Lady Allen (second right), are joined by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), in viewing the display of Jamaican artefacts mounted in the ballroom at King’s House on Thursday (July 25), at the Governor- General’s Independence Reception and Exhibition. Providing details about the items on display is Director of National Museum Jamaica, Dr. Jonathan Greenland.
Jamaica Must Chart New Path in Navigating Global Challenges – PM
Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson
Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), warmly welcomes Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness to the Independence Reception and Exhibition held at King’s House on Thursday (July 25). The event is part of activities for Jamaica’s 62nd Independence celebrations under the theme: ‘Jamaica 62 One Love to the World.’
Jamaica Must Chart New Path in Navigating Global Challenges – PM
Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, listens to a point from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, at the Governor- General’s Independence Reception and Exhibition held at King’s House on Thursday (July 25).

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the celebration of the nation’s 62nd anniversary of Independence this year brings into sharp focus the new path that must be charted in navigating global challenges, specifically those caused by climate change.

“It is important that the conversation about Jamaica’s future – what we are going to do and who we are as a people – takes into account that we are now living in a different era and that the way in which we have conducted our business, conducted ourselves, conducted our culture has to be different. It has to take into account the need for resilience,” he contended.

The Prime Minister, who was addressing the Governor-General’s Independence Reception and Exhibition at King’s House on Thursday (July 25), said that as the country moves into a new phase of human existence, the nation must utilise its global cultural dominance to craft new behaviors that will help the country build resilience.

Noting the serious environmental, fiscal, and economic impacts of climate change, which he emphasised, can cause frequent, multiple and overlapping crises, Prime Minister Holness said these are matters that must be addressed and must motivate behaviour change to adapt to these events.

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who hosted the Reception, said that the achievement of 62 years  of independence is a significant milestone in the nation’s history.

“Our country has grown and evolved as a beacon of resilience throughout the region and even if I might say so, the world at large,” he pointed out.

The Governor-General noted that  Jamaica’s journey, which has been marked by many outstanding achievements, bears testament to the spirit of the Jamaican people.

He highlighted the importance of strengthening relationships with international partners to address challenges.

“This evening, we begin the celebration of our independence buttressed by the strong bonds we share with our friends and allies across the globe. These friends and allies have supported us through our growth and development. As we look to the future, let us focus on strengthening these relationships and work collectively towards a more prosperous and harmonious nation and by extension, the world,” he added.

The Reception, which was attended by Ministers of Government, members of the diplomatic corps, leaders of the public and private sectors and civil society, among others, included a display of artefacts uncovered at Port Royal, independence memorabilia, storyboards, images and videos highlighting the country’s accomplishments.

This year’s Independence is being celebrated under the theme: ‘Jamaica 62 One Love to the World.’

Last Updated: July 30, 2024

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