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Argentine Ambassador-Designate Presents Credentials to Governor-General

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen received letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of the Argentine Republic, Mr. Marcelo Angel Balbi Calvo, during a ceremony at King’s House on Thursday, 23rd November 2023. His Excellency congratulated Ambassador Calvo on his new assignment and recounted Jamaica’s long diplomatic history with Argentina and Jamaica’s love for football attributed in a…

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Swiss Confederation Ambassador-Designate Presents Letters of Credence

The Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen received Letters of Credence from the ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Sweden, Mr. Stefano Vescovi, during a ceremony at King’s House on Thursday, 23rd November 2023. His Excellency, congratulated Ambassador Vescovi on his new assignment as non-resident Ambassador, noting that this is his first Ambassadorial appointment.  The ambassador-designate…

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2024 Jamaica Rhodes Scholar Selected

Nile Anderson, 26, is the 2024 Jamaica Rhodes Scholar. He was selected from a field of 11 candidates at King’s House on Thursday 9th November 2023. In making the announcement, Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen, who headed the Selection Committee, expressed admiration for the caliber of candidates who vied for the prestigious Scholarship. Sir Patrick said,…

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