President Obama visit to Jamaica
President Obama and Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller talk at energy summit in Jamaica
So you asked, what’s all the fuss about United States President Barack Obama to Jamaica? Well it’s a real big deal; it’s monumental that President Obama chose to visit Jamaica. The last time a sitting president visited Jamaica was Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Reagan on April 7-8, 1982. Now President Obama will be the second US president to visit the island. The country will benefit from this visit as the Jamaican economy is doing much better. With the new Economic Reform Program which is closely monitored by the International Monetary Fund. This could attract a more business-friendly atmosphere for investors and doing business in Jamaica.
President Obama and “The Youth Town Hall Meeting” at The University of the West Indies. Mona Campus.
The country waited in anticipation on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. They lined the street from Norman Manley International Airport, waiting for Airforce One, which landed at 7:31 pm. Jamaicans at home and abroad are extremely proud and take pride in the president’s visit to the island. President Obama was greeted at the airport by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen and Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller. Opposition leader Andrew Holness and many others were also there. Accompanying the President was several of his top aids included New York Congresswoman with her Jamaican Roots, Ms Yvette Clark.
Once the greeting was over, Mr. Obama took off in Marine Air Force One Helicopter. They were off to the beautiful Pegasus Hotel in Kingston. As it is customary to clean up when you have visitors, Jamaicans kept their traditions. Once the greeting was over, Mr. Obama took off in Marine Air Force One Helicopter. They were off to the beautiful Pegasus Hotel in Kingston. As it is customary to clean up when you have visitors, Jamaicans kept their traditions. They showed the highest respect to the US President by making sure the island was looking its best.
Usain Bolt listen to President Obama at The University of the West Indies.
Jamaicans put their best hospitality forward and it did not go unnoticed. President Obama gave back in a big way. He added, “The Youth Town Hall Meeting” at The University of the West Indies. Mona Campus. The President met with tomorrow’s leaders in a Question and Answer session. Then he announced a US$70 million to help young entrepreneurs in the Caribbean and Latin America. The program is called “Young Leaders of the Americans,” and it will go a long way to help tomorrow’s generation.
During talks with Prime Minister Ms. Simpson-Miller, the President stated that people in the Caribbean are more for energy. Even though, they have fewer resources. They are looking for ways to lower the cost through clean energy and increase energy efficiency. This visit will further strengthen the friendship of both countries.
Mr. Obama’s visit Bob Marley Museum
Mr. Obama’s visit Bob Marley Museum showing his dance moves.
Mr. Obama’s visit Bob Marley Museum on Hope Road in Kingston. He received the grand tour from tour guide Natasha Clark. The President showed a few of his reggae moves while listening to Bob Marley’s “Exodus” Album. He mentioned, “That’s the song we were playing on Air Force One on our way here.” Ms Clark said that Exodus is his favorite Bob Marley album and he still has all of Bob’s albums. President Obama last stop in Kingston was at the National Heroes Park. The President laid a wreath at the monument erected in honor of the thousands of Jamaicans. They courageously gave their lives during World War I and II.
This visit by President Obama to Jamaica will go down in history. It was one of the most anticipated visits to the island April 8-9, 2015.
Pres Obama travel in peace as the Rainbow came out to greet him.