JAMAICA | Holness continues series of business meeting in Washington DC on Day two

WASHINGTON DC, March 31, 2022 - Prime Minister Andrew Holness today met with key US Government Officials during the second day of his working visit in Washington DC.

The Prime Minister’s first meeting of the day took place with the Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, followed by a meeting with Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Gregory Meeks.

In the afternoon, Holness met with USAID Administrator, Ambassador Samantha Power.

(2/3) Our discussions took place within the context of Jamaica’s continued objective to foster impactful partnerships with the United States in the strategic development areas of Human Resource Development, Digitization, Energy Security, Economic Development & Climate Resilience. pic.twitter.com/iokml95kcT

— Andrew Holness (@AndrewHolnessJM) March 31, 2022

Holness commenteds that "As with all our engagements over the course of this visit, we are heartened by the response of the United States."

The prime minister’s five-day working visit will also include meetings with the Chair of the House Finance Committee Congresswoman Maxine Waters and the Chairman of Chair of the House Appropriations subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations (SFOPS), Congresswoman Barbara Lee.

He will also address members of the Washington DC Press at the National Press Club. Prime Minister Holness will join members of the Diaspora as the special guest on the “Lets Connect with Ambassador Marks” online town hall meeting, on Friday at 7pm EDT. He is expected to highlight the island’s development at 60 years of Independence and outline the efforts being made to facilitate expanded diaspora participation in the overall economy.

While in Washington, Prime Minister Holness will also meet members of the Embassy staff as well as members of the Jamaica Central Labour organization which handles the US Jamaica Farm Worker Programme. The Prime Minister is expected to return to the island on April 3, 2022.