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H E A D L I N E S Last updated: Wednesday,July 28nd, 2010 12:01pm EST
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Ambassador and US Representative Discuss Investment and Trade |
| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
The identification of opportunities for investment in Jamaica and trade issues were among the topics discussed when Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, called on United States (US) Trade Representative, Ambassador Ron Kirk, on July 26, at his downtown Washington, D.C., offices.
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Ambassador Marks Gets Big Washington D.C. Welcome |
| Wednesday, June 30, 2010 |
Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, was given a tremendous reception Monday evening (June 28), after presenting her credentials to President Barrack Obama at the White House, earlier.
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Ambassador Marks to Join Independence Celebrations in Washington Metropolitan Area |
| Thursday, July 22, 2010 |
Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica residing in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia will celebrate Jamaica's 48th year of Independence with several events hosted by Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks.
These events will commence on Sunday, August 1, Emancipation Day, with a service of Thanksgiving at the Dunbarton Chapel, Howard University School of Law, commencing at 11:00 a.m.
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Ambassador Represents Region in Paying Tribute to Simon Bolivar |
| Friday, July 23, 2010 |
In her first act as Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Caucus of Ambassadors in Washington, D.C., Jamaica's Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador Audrey Marks represented the region in paying tribute to the Liberator, Simon Bolívar, of Venezuela.
Addressing a Protocolary meeting of the OAS Permanent Council on July 21, the Ambassador saluted Bolivar's "legacy and commitment to the principle of hemispheric unity, co-operation, and development."
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Jamaicans in Atlanta to Celebrate Independence Anniversary |
| Thursday, July 22, 2010 |
The Jamaican community in Atlanta will mark Jamaica's 48th anniversary of Independence this year, with a week-long series of activities.
The events, being planned by The Union of Jamaica Organizations in Atlanta (UJOA), will commence on Sunday, August 1, with a Thanksgiving Service at the Hillside Presbyterian Church, commencing at 4:00 p.m.
The sermon will be delivered by Rev. Dr. Winston Lawson, Pastor of Hillside Presbyterian Church. The Prime Minister's message will be read by Jamaica's Honorary Consul to Atlanta, Vin Martin.
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US President Pledges Support For Jamaica |
| Wednesday, June 30, 2010 |
President of the United States (US), Barack Obama, has expressed strong support for the Jamaican Government and people and for the continued development of the "special relationship" that exists between the countries.
He was accepting Letters of Credence from Jamaica's first female Ambassador to the US, Audrey Marks, at the White House on Monday (June 28).
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