The Biden administration on Tuesday congratulated Jamaica on its 62nd anniversary of political independence from Nice Britain, saying that Washington and Kingston “have lengthy loved an in depth and affluent relationship.”
“On behalf of the US of America, I ship my finest needs to Jamaica as you have a good time your 62nd yr of independence,” mentioned US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.
“As companions, we’re addressing a number of the most troublesome safety and financial challenges within the area and across the globe, together with an early and devastating begin to the hurricane season,” he added.
Blinken mentioned the US and the American individuals additionally “admire and have a good time Jamaica’s wealthy tradition and world contributions throughout each sector possible.
“We stand with you to assist enhance citizen safety by the US-Caribbean Basin Safety Initiative and Plan Safe Jamaica, and salute your partnership and management in strengthening regional safety, together with the multidimensional disaster in Haiti,” he mentioned.
By the US-Caribbean Partnership to Tackle the Local weather Disaster (PACC 2030), the US Secretary of State mentioned each nations are working collectively to handle the impacts of local weather change “whereas bringing a brighter financial future for each of our nation’s residents.”
He mentioned such ties wouldn’t be potential with out the help of the “vibrant Jamaican diaspora in the US.”
“Might the yr forward be full of happiness and success for the Jamaican individuals,” Blinken mentioned.
In line with the Nationwide Library of Jamaica, after greater than 300 years of British colonial rule, Jamaica gained independence on August 6, 1962.
“The highway to independence was lengthy and laborious however, with outstanding and instrumental figures equivalent to Sir Alexander Bustamante and Norman Manley, Jamaica gained its freedom for self-governance,” it mentioned. “Changing into unbiased, Jamaica’s domestically drafted Structure got here into impact on August 6, 1962.
“Independence is widely known yearly and continues to be a effectively anticipated season, which each reminds us of the importance of political freedom and indicators the chances of a brighter future,” the Nationwide Library of Jamaica added.
