Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Alando Terrelonge, addresses the graduation session of the eleventh Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on Monday (June 15), on the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St James.
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Alando Terrelonge, says Jamaica must position itself to take advantage of global advances in science, technology and sustainable growth, by stronger partnerships with its diaspora and worldwide stakeholders.
Speaking at a graduation session on the eleventh Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James on Monday, Terrelonge mentioned fast global transformation presents vital alternatives for nationwide development and innovation.
“Around the world, we are witnessing breakthroughs in science and technology, new approaches to sustainable development, and innovative models of partnership that are transforming industries and improving lives,” he mentioned.
“These advancements remind us that progress is possible when vision is matched with determination and when ambition is supported by collective action,” the state minister added.
Terrelonge argued that Jamaica’s diaspora is uniquely positioned to assist join the nation with experience, rising applied sciences, global markets and funding alternatives.
He underscored that members of the diaspora proceed to play a big function in facilitating knowledge-sharing and increasing entry to worldwide networks.
The state minister additional emphasised that innovation must be supported by collaboration if international locations are to successfully navigate more and more advanced global realities.
“Today we convene at a time when the world is experiencing rapid transformation. Technological advancement, economic shifts, environmental challenges, and evolving social dynamics continue to reshape the way we think, the way we live, the way we work, and the way we interact,” he mentioned.
Terrelonge maintained that conferences such because the Jamaica Diaspora Conference create worthwhile alternatives for stakeholders to alternate concepts and establish sensible options to shared challenges.
“The true measure of this conference will not be the number of presentations delivered or the discussions held, but the actions that follow,” he mentioned.
“The insights generated here should inform policies, influence strategies, inspire innovation, and contribute to tangible outcomes that benefit all our people,” Terrelonge continued.
He inspired contributors to actively have interaction in the discussions, workshops and networking periods, noting that significant partnerships usually emerge by sustained dialogue and collaboration.
The state minister expressed optimism that the convention will assist strengthen present relationships, whereas creating new alternatives for engagement between Jamaica and its diaspora.
The eleventh Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference is being held underneath the theme ‘Diaspora Partnerships: Rebuilding a More Climate-Resilient Jamaica’.