US government hails Senator Audrey Marks for strengthening Jamaica relations
The United States government has praised former Jamaican Ambassador to the United States and former Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Senator the Hon. Audrey Marks, for her significant role in strengthening bilateral ties between Jamaica and the U.S. during her tenure.
2025-04-01 13:11:39 - VI News Staff
Marks, who was recently appointed to the Jamaican Senate and named Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for efficiency, innovation, and digital transformation, was recognized for her contributions at a farewell reception hosted by the Embassy of Jamaica at the OAS Hall of the Americas in Washington, D.C., on Friday, March 28.
United States Deputy Assistant Secretary for Caribbean Affairs, Haiti, and the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Barbara Feinstein, lauded Marks for her dedication and leadership in fostering the U.S.-Jamaica partnership. Feinstein highlighted Marks’ instrumental role in facilitating the recent visit of U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio to Jamaica, emphasizing the strategic importance of the trip.
“This is obviously an auspicious week for U.S.-Jamaican relations, with Secretary Marco Rubio having just completed a very successful visit. Ambassador Marks was absolutely vital and instrumental to the success of the visit,” Feinstein stated.
Feinstein further acknowledged the significance of the visit occurring just before Marks’ departure from Washington, D.C., reinforcing the impact of her efforts in diplomatic relations. “I thank you, Senator Marks, for everything you did with Prime Minister Andrew Holness and your government to make the visit the success it was, as well as to shape the visit and work with us to ensure that we could highlight the strength of the U.S.-Jamaican partnership,” she added.