Jamaica CG to Assume Chair of CARICOM Group

On July 19th, Consul General Alsion

Wilson-Roach assumed the Chair of the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) Consular Corps in New York.

As CARICOM commemorates its 50th year, as one of the oldest surviving integration movements in the developing world, she assumes leadership of the New York regional Group at a pivotal time. In reflecting on the significance of this appointment, CG Wilson welcomes the opportunity to represent the Group, with a renewed mandate geared towards the following: investment promotion within the region; enhanced Caribbean Diaspora engagement and empowerment, fostering partnerships including through internship programs with New York City’s Summer Youth Employment Program; as well as other strengthened partnerships for sustainability.

During her tenure, CG Wilson will leverage the many connections forged over the years to support the hosting of the USA-Investment Forum in New York City, planned to take place in the latter part of 2023. It is important that we all support this forum which aims to promote the Caribbean as a premier investment destination and explore renewed partnership with the Caribbean Diaspora with a special focus on attracting investment in the following priority sector areas: AgriTech, Hotel Development, Renewable Energy, Business Process Outsourcing and Logistics and Transportation.

In accepting this noble responsibility, CG Wilson commended the outgoing chair, Mr. Mackie Holder, for his efforts toward achieving the common agenda of the group over the period he served CG Wilson also used the opportunity to encourage her fellow Consuls General to join me in continuing to build on the solid foundation of CARICOM, in keeping with the region’s theme for its 50th anniversary, “50 Years Strong: A Solid Foundation to Build On”.