‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ to feature update on Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts

WASHINGTON, DC: ‘

Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ will on Thursday, July 18, address Jamaica’s recovery progress after Hurricane Beryl, plans to celebrate Jamaica 62 and feature a book launch with Jamaican author Dr Patricia V. Smith,.

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States Audrey Marks says the upcoming town hall meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m, EDT (Washington, DC) / 6 p.m. EST (Jamaica), will be a hybrid event featuring Dr Patricia Smith as an in-person guest, as well as online guests.

She noted that I Persist, Dr Smith’s biography, provides a firsthand perspective of the author’s journey from the streets of Spanish Town, Jamaica, to becoming a highly successful entrepreneur.

“As we seek to recover from Hurricane Beryl and approach the Independence season, this book is a poignant reminder of the indomitable Jamaican spirit. This powerful story of persistence will inspire many people, especially women, who have come from and experienced less opportune circumstances. Dr Smith’s story inspires the will and hope that they too can emerge victorious,” Ambassador Marks said.

As it relates to the Independence activities, Jamaica’s Consul Generals in Miami and New York, Oliver Mair and Alsion Wilson,respectively, as well as honorary consuls across the US will give updates on the planned activities for the cities across the United States.

Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks enables Jamaicans at home and abroad to communicate directly with the ambassador about current Jamaica-USA bilateral matters and to stay informed about the Government of Jamaica’s policies and programmes, as well as the Embassy’s activities.

The ambassador is usually joined by various distinguished guests, including government ministers, US government officials, key players in various local and international organisations, and prominent members of the Jamaican diaspora.

To join the conversation on Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks on Zoom, please use this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82177305642?pwd=DVFSae VcI4MSKj0RRUgY7EFMT0QlJ2.1