WASHINGTON D.C.– Jamaica’s new Ambassador to america, His Excellency Main Normal (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, introduced his Letters of Credence to President of america Donald Trump, throughout a ceremony held within the Oval Workplace on the White Home on July 24th, 2025
The presentation ceremony marks the completion of the credentialing course of – essentially the most vital a part of the formality that affirms the diplomatic function and reinforces the robust bilateral ties between Jamaica and america.
In his remarks, President Trump indicated that the arrival of Jamaica’s prime diplomat is essential on many ranges and signifies the shut partnership constructed on a basis of deep ties between our individuals.
“It signifies greater than 60 years of friendship between our nations and our enduring dedication to commerce, funding and safety”, President Trump emphasised.
He expressed robust assist for the Authorities and other people of Jamaica and for the continued improvement of the particular relationship that exists between the 2 international locations.
Caribbean Basin Safety Initiative
President Trump underscored that america Authorities seems to be ahead to working with the Authorities of Jamaica on mutual objectives of countering transnational crime and strengthening regional safety, notably by way of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) and thru collaboration on Haiti.
Highlighting the significance of bettering the prosperity of each nations, President Trump reiterated the shared curiosity in commerce and funding.
“We see alternatives to work collectively on increasing commerce and selling extra U.S. funding into Jamaica, notably in areas resembling vitality and tourism”, the President highlighted.
In extending heat welcome to Jamaica’s 14th Ambassador to america, the U.S. President acknowledged, “Mr. Ambassador, I sit up for working with you to advance our widespread agenda and deepen the bonds between our international locations. It’s a pleasure to welcome you to Washington.”
In his remarks, Ambassador Anderson conveyed heat greetings from the Authorities and other people of Jamaica – a rustic which shares a longstanding and valued friendship with america.
He additional famous “Jamaica’s and america’ relationship is deeply rooted in shared historical past, cultural ties, people-to-people connections, and geographic proximity. Over time, our cooperation on the bilateral and multilateral ranges has grown steadily, yielding mutual advantages throughout a number of key sectors, notably in safety, well being, and vitality.”
Ambassador Anderson, in talking to Jamaica’s longstanding partnership with america mentioned “Mr. President, Jamaica deeply appreciates our robust and enduring safety partnership with america by way of the varied cooperation mechanisms. This collaboration has been instrumental in strengthening our safety capabilities and selling regional stability. As Ambassador, I sit up for working carefully together with your administration to deepen and increase this crucial partnership in pursuit of a safer and safer Western Hemisphere.
Ambassador Anderson reiterated different priorities for partaking with america, together with key areas of vitality, commerce and funding. The Ambassador highlighted the crucial significance of the Jamaica-US financial partnership, noting that america stays the nation’s most essential buying and selling associate, and that the island continues to draw a rising variety of American vacationers.
Jamaica – US Diplomatic Relationship
Jamaica’s prime Envoy to america highlighted that “In March of this 12 months, Jamaica had the distinct honour to welcome U.S. Secretary of State the Hon. Marco Rubio. His go to underscored the strength of our bilateral relationship and reaffirmed the spirit of partnership that continues to information our engagements.”
The credential ceremony represents a big milestone in Jamaica-US diplomatic relationship and units the stage for continued cooperation on issues of mutual curiosity.
