Embassy Blog: Washington

Audrey Marks Returns as Jamaica's Ambassador to the US

Washington, D.C. September 3, 2016 - The reappointment of Ambassador Audrey Marks has created diplomatic history for Jamaica, the first time an individual will serve the nation twice as the top diplomat in Washington, D.C.

December 5, 2016
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Ambassador Marks congratulates the Jamaica Awareness Assn of California

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (center) is flanked by Jamaica’s Honorary Consul to Los Angeles, Lorraine Johnson and Jamaica Awareness Association of California (JAAC) 2016 awardees, Stephfon Glenn and Dr, Barnett Grier Jr. They pose for a photograph at the 30th anniversary fund raising banquet of the JAAC at the LA airport Marriott Hotel.

December 4, 2016
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Her Excellency Audrey Marks, receives a warm welcome from Chief Executive Officer of East Orange General Hospital, Mr. Otis Story

Her Excellency Audrey Marks supports Jamaica Medical Mission

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, receives a warm welcome from Chief Executive Officer of East Orange General Hospital, Mr. Otis Story, as she arrives at the Help Jamaica Medical Mission’s 6th Annual Black Tie affair at Hanover manor in East Hanover, New Jersey. Looking, from left, are Founder and VP of Help Jamaica Medical Mission, Dr. Robert Clarke, and Jamaica Counsel General to New York…

December 4, 2016
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Her Excellency Ambassador Audrey Marks, along with with Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Marriott International Mr. J W Marriott jr and Mrs. Donna Marriott.

Amb. Marks at the Festival of Lights, Maryland

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, shares a light moment with Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Marriott International Mr. J W Marriott jr and Mrs. Donna Marriott at Tuesday night's opening of the Festival of Light Lighting Ceremony at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–day Saints in Kinsington, Maryland. The 39th annual event was attended by some 1,500 people who watched as the…

December 4, 2016
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (3rd left) and Medical Practitioner at the Annnotto Bay Hospital Dr. Roy Fraizer pose for a photograph with nurses and other medical personnel from the hospital who attended the 30th anniversary fund raising banquet of the Jamaica Awareness Association of California (JAAC) at the Los Angeles airport Mariott Hotel.(Derrick Scott Photo)

Marks urges Diaspora to monetize the Jamaican culture

Washington DC, November 21, 2016 -Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States has urged Jamaicans in California to come together to leverage Jamaica’s creative industry by establishing what she has referred to as “Jammywood”.

November 21, 2016
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Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (3rd left), listens as Chairman of the Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force (JDETF), Mr. Leo Gilling (second left), explains the concept behind the fundraising campaign – ‘Pledge 2 Build’ – which was launched at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, DC, on October 26. Others (from left) are President of the Jamaica Association of Maryland (JAM), Reverend Dr. Noel Godfrey; President of the National Association of Jamaica and Supportive Organizations (NAJASO), Mr. Rick Nugent, and member of the JDETF Board, Mrs. Vanessa Buckle.

Jamaican Diaspora plans to Raise US$2 Million for Education

WASHINGTON DC, October 28, 2016 - The Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force (JDETF) has launched a campaign called ‘Pledge 2 Build’, to raise US$2 million over the next three months to support education in Jamaica.

October 31, 2016
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Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), his excellency Luis Almagro, welcomes Jamaica’s Permanent Representative to the OAS, her Excellency Audrey Marks, after she presented her credentials during a ceremony in the Hall of Heroes at the OAS headquarters, Thur. Sept. 29, in Washington, DC.

Amb. Audrey Marks presents credentials to the OAS

Washington, DC - September 30, 2016 - Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, her Excellency Audrey Marks, in yet another historic move, yesterday presented her credentials as Jamaica’s permanent representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, DC, to serve a second term.

September 30, 2016
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Chairman of the NHT, Ambassador Dr. Nigel Clarke, addresses member of the Jamaican Diaspora in New York, Sept. 22, at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center in Jamaica, Queens, NY. Seated from left, are Prime Minister Andre Holness, Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks, Jamaica’s Acting Counsel General to New York, Derron McCreath

Jamaicans in the Diaspora may soon benefit from NHT homes

Washington, DC, September 28, 2016 -Jamaicans residing in the Diaspora will soon have an opportunity to be able to purchase homes through the National Housing Trust (NHT).

September 28, 2016
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness (right), listens as Dr. Julius Garvey, son of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, addresses a town hall meeting in Queens, New York, USA, on September 22. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens as Dr. Julius Garvey, son of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, addresses a town hall meeting in Queens, New York, USA, on September 22.

Holness wants Diaspora Support for Petition to Pardon Garvey

NEW YORK, September 26, 2016- Prime Minister Andrew Holness, is encouraging Jamaicans in the Diaspora to sign an online petition calling for the exoneration of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, by the United States (US) Government.

September 26, 2016
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Jamaica’s Ambassador Designate to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks addresses members of the Diaspora at a reception given by the Embassy of Jamaica in honor of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson-Smith at the Embassy of Jamaica on Friday, September 16, 2016. Photo by Derrick Scott

Jamaica's Ambassador to focus on strengthening US Diaspora and trade relationships

WASHINGTON DC, September 18, 2016 . In her first address to the Diaspora since returning to the office, Jamaica’s Ambassador Designate to the United States, Audrey Marks says among the issues she will pursue during her tenure is building stronger alliances between Jamaica and the Diaspora as well as pursuing opportunities for trade, investment and strengthening Jamaica’s bilateral relationship with the USA.

September 17, 2016
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