U.S.-Jamaica cooperation is subject of prime minister's talk April 1

Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica plans to address opportunities for U.S.-Jamaica cooperation at a National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 1.

This event will be held at the Club. To submit a question via email, put JAMAICA in the subject line and email to [email protected]. Download a calendar reminder here.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Jamaican independence and 60 years of diplomatic relations with the United States. Holness plans to discuss the development of a socio-economic model of cooperation with the U.S. to promote prosperity for the island nation while also establishing a secure "third border" for the U.S.

Holness said this week during a visit by Prince William and his wife, Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, that Jamaica intends to cut ties to the British monarch to become fully independent.

Visitors of the Press Club must show proof of vaccination upon entry.