The conference room buzzed with diplomatic significance as Prime Ministers from Jamaica, St. Kitts & Nevis, Antigua & Barbuda, and Bermuda participated in or made appearances at the historic side event, from Shared Roots to a Shared Future, curated by NTT Global Destinations.
Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness not only declared the event officially open but participated in photo sessions with African delegates, reinforcing Jamaica’s commitment to leading Caribbean engagement with Africa.
“We are witnessing a revival of ancestral kinship now fortified by commerce and culture,” he said.
This cross-governmental participation highlights growing interest in formalizing trade and tourism exchanges across Africa and the Caribbean.