I joined my fellow Heads of Government for the Opening Ceremony of the 51st Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM. This meeting provides an important opportunity for regional leaders to engage in meaningful discussions on the issues that affect the lives of our people.
Over the coming days, I will participate in discussions aimed at advancing shared priorities and ensuring that the decisions we make deliver tangible benefits for the people of Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.
The work we undertake together has lasting significance for our region, and I remain committed to ensuring that Jamaica continues to play a constructive role in shaping our shared future.
I want to thank the Government and people of Suriname for the warm welcome extended to me and my delegation. In many ways, Suriname feels familiar, and there is a shared spirit between our peoples that is easy to recognize.
Jamaica and Suriname have maintained diplomatic relations for 50 years. While we honour that history, we are also focused on what comes next. We are committed to building a stronger relationship that delivers real opportunities for our people in trade, investment, culture, and people-to-people exchange.
We also had important discussions on oil and gas, a growing sector in our region. Jamaica is closely observing the progress being made in Suriname, and we are interested in learning from their experience and exploring how we can collaborate in ways that support long-term development and prosperity.
As we look ahead, I am confident that the next chapter of Jamaica-Suriname relations will bring meaningful and practical benefits for our people.
Jamaica and Guyana continue to build on a longstanding friendship.
Today’s discussions focused on creating new opportunities for our people through greater cooperation in key areas of development and growth.
Meet 8-year-old Je'Nasiya Mais, a proud daughter of West Central St. Andrew and our resident chess champion!
She recently dominated the CAC Youth Chess Festival in Puerto Rico, taking home Gold in Classical chess and Silver in Blitz.
We are celebrating her brilliance, her focus, and the bright future she is building for Jamaican mind sports.
