Prime Minister Keith Rowley held a joint Press Conference with the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, at 12:00 PM today (Monday 29th August 2022), to discuss several matters relating to both countries. Below are the key points discussed today, courtesy of TTT Live Online: - Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, expressed pleasure to be in T&T as he considers this country “home” with both family and friends here. He said aside from his visit being in recognition of T&T’s 60th Anniversary of Independence, it was also designed to bring a closer level of co-operation between both countries. - Prime Minister Holness confirmed that T&T and Jamaica signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today on enhanced co-operation to improve trade relations. - Discussions were also held on the structured and free movement of labour. - The issue of National Security was looked at from “a multi-dimensional perspective,” including cyber security as well as crime and violence. - On discussions on crime and violence, Prime Minister Holness stated that “there is a commonality which we observed” as he noted that Prime Minister Rowley has been speaking on this matter, including his declaration that violence is a public health issue. He said a similar view is expressed in Jamaica as well. - P.M. Holness reported that discussions were also held in culture, sport, music, Carnival, and athletics and both countries have agreed to collaborate in these areas. Jamaica will be inviting T&T schools to participate in some of their sporting competitions. - Meanwhile, Prime Minister Rowley said it is his hope that the T&T population would view Jamaican investment as always welcomed, as Jamaica also welcomes T&T investment. - On trade relations with Jamaica, the Prime Minister stated that on a scale of 0 - 10, we are at an 8 now. - Prime Minister Rowley apologized for the absence of Trade Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon at today’s talks with the Prime Minister of Jamaica, as she is in isolation after contracting COVID-19. He said Minister Gopee-Scoon had been driving the process. If you missed the Press Conference, you can watch it below in its entirety. [Source: TTT Live Online]
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