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19th August 2013 Kingston, Jamaica

by David Fitton

High Commissioner to Jamaica

“There is nothing wrong with Jamaica that cannot be fixed by what is right with Jamaica.”

I was struck by these words in the Independence Day message of the Governor General of Jamaica , Sir Patrick Allen.  I had the honour of calling on Sir Patrick a few days later and asked him about this.  He told me about the many examples of untapped excellence, skill, enthusiasm and goodwill which he […]

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25th July 2013 Kingston, Jamaica

by David Fitton

High Commissioner to Jamaica

Jamaica: First impressions

I’m very lucky to be High Commissioner in Jamaica – that’s my over-riding first impression. When I think of the many other places I could have been posted to, this one is hard to beat. I arrived five weeks ago, so “first” impressions are no longer quite correct. I’ve had a bit of time to […]

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