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SALUTATIONS: Recognition of contribution of Ambassador Frechette who demitted office on July 3. Welcome to Susan Segal who is now President and CEO of Council of the Americas. INTRODUCTION I feel honoured to be invited to address such an influential gathering once again. I regard your invitation as reflective of your deep interest in Jamaica's development and our historical friendship....

In order to commemorate its 30th Anniversary, CARICOM decided to undertake a year-long programme of activities throughout our Region. Our central theme in these Distinguished Lectures: "Towards the Further Enhancement of Caribbean Civilisation" Although this is the Seventh in the Series, it is the first being delivered outside our immediate borders. Although I am in Brooklyn, I know of no...

I am deeply honoured indeed, to have been invited to join the select group of persons on whom Honorary Degrees have been conferred by this august institution. It is for me a personal encomium, which I accept with a profound sense of humility and gratitude. But moreso, I regard it as a recognition of the great contribution made by thousands...