Jamaican Consulate in Antigua

NEW MOVES

The JAMAICAN DIASPORA

IN ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

TRANSITIONING INTO NEW PASSION

It is with sincere respect and joy that I wish to inform you of the honour to have served the People and Government of Jamaica particularly the diaspora living in Antigua & Barbuda for an extended period of four and a half years.

As I transitioned into my new passion on the 1 March 2024 I wish to thank the receiving state of Antigua & Barbuda, the various departments of government especially the Immigration Department's team who worked tirelessly to assist our nationals to regularise their status and the Business community, the members of the Diaspora Engagement Group, the wider community and my team who held the line daily to assist in the 'Labour of Love' despite the myriad of challenges encountered.

The support and kindness extended to me, as the Honorary Consul during this period from the People of Antigua & Barbuda has been exceptional, and I wish to express heartfelt gratitude for your superb assistance.

It was a period where we cemented a strong bond and established lasting friendships which will only auger well for the sustainable mutually beneficial development of the two sovereign nations- Jamaica & Antigua and Barbuda.

I am anxious to explore new avenues for personal growth and expertise, globally.

I feel a sense of pride in the hope that I have been able to achieve major successes within the community, promoting friendship and mutual understanding among our people..

I sincerely hope that you will extend the same wonderful hospitality and cooperation that I have enjoyed to my successor.

Dr. Onika Campbell

Hon. Consul For Jamaica to Antigua & Barbuda

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High Commissioner of Jamaica to Antigua and Barbuda presents her Letter of Introduction

𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐑𝐨𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬, 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐚.

On Thursday 18th January 2024, Her Excellency Natalie Campbell-Rodriques, High Commissioner of Jamaica to Antigua and Barbuda, presented her Letter of Introduction to the Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, who warmly received the High Commissioner and expressed his desire for Her Excellency to utilize her office to strengthen the bilateral relationship between both countries.

Prime Minister Browne remarked that Jamaica is culturally one of the closest to Antigua and Barbuda, due to the similarities in accents, dialect etc., stating that “It is clear that we all emanated from the same space in West Africa."

He further expressed that “Antigua and Barbuda today is one of the most representative countries of CARICOM due to its diverse population, as our residents are comprised of CARICOM nationals and their descendants”.

Prime Minister Browne, noting that Antigua and Barbuda has a significant Jamaican demographic, expressed that there is an opportunity and market for air link between both countries, as well as the opportunity for trade and capacity building for Antiguans and Barbudans in a host of areas to include sports, culture and economic development.

“It is in our best interest now to work together to build stronger relations in the best interest of both our countries”.

Prime Minister Browne wished Her Excellency success and health and conveyed the same sentiment to the Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, who he stated has maintained great relations and alignment with Antigua and Barbuda, especially in international arenas such as the UN, CELAC, OAS etc.

Prime Minister Holness is one of the most respected leaders in the region… his leadership is being displayed within CARICOM [Heads of Government], on the issue of Haiti as we strive to collectively make our contribution to resolving the violence”.

The High Commissioner also paid a courtesy call to Minister Greene, delving further into discussions on the opportunities for trade and sporting exchanges, noting that “Jamaica hosts over 100 students from all over the world who undertake training as athletes”.

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