From my archive of press clippings:
Jamaica Gleaner
Venezuelans celebrate
published: Sunday July 13, 2008
Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer
Venezuelan Ambassador Noel Martinez-Ochoa (left) welcomes Japanese Ambassador Masahiro Obata and wife Hiroko to the National Day shindig.
Chester Francis-Jackson, Contributor
My dears, it may have taken Jamaica qualifying for the World Cup in 1998 to bring out our sense of nationalism and patriotism. However, this was always evident in the nationals of other countries, particularly so in our Central and South American neighbours.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"(A)s Venezuelans the world over celebrate the 197th anniversary of their independence, marking that anniversary is done with all the pomp and circumstance befitting a fiercely independent people and a great nation.
My dears, this signature calendar event on Kingston's social register is easily one of the most respected and anticipated social events of the season, steeped as it is in a history that once saw the great liberator Simon Bolivar taking refuge in Jamaica."
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"Among the notables out were: Governor General Sir Kenneth Hall and Lady Hall; Senate President, Dr Oswald Harding and Marigold Harding; Speaker of the House Delroy Chuck; Mayor of Kingston Desmond McKenzie; Security Minister Colonel Trevor MacMillan and wife Dr Olivia McDonald; Energy Minister Clive Mullings; Ambassador Dr Matthew Beaubrun; Ambassador Douglas Saunders; Ambassador Lorne McDonnough; Ambassador Maxine Roberts; Chief of Protocol Sandra Grant-Griffiths; Dr Simon Clarke; head of the European Union delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Marco Mazzocchi-Alemanni; Spanish Ambassador Jesús Silva; US Ambassador Brenda LaGrange Johnson and Howard Johnson; British High Commissioner Jeremy Cresswell and Dr Barbara Munske. Canadian High Commissioner Denis Kingsley and wife Jo-Ann; Dr Ventura Díaz Mejia, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia; Ambassador of the Dominican Republic Filomena Navarro; Chilean Ambassador Alfredo Garcia and wife Luz Santamaria; Senegalese Ambassador Dr Nafissatou Diagne; Ambassador Cedric Harper and Dr Barbara Harper; US Embassy Consul General Ed Wehrli and his fab wife Rose Wehrli; minister and charge d'affaires in the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Hosung Lee; UNICEF's Bertrand Bainvel; Honorary Consul of Iceland Robert MacMillan; Honorary Consul of Lithuania Lois Lake Sherwood; Earl Levy and wife Beverly Junor Levy; Yvon and Cynthia DeSulme; Rear Admiral (retired) Peter and Carol Brady. Dr Adolfo and Sara Lou Mena; Frank Rosheuvel; Dr Ruth Potopsingh; Dr Jonathan Greenland; Andrea Bickhoff-Benjamin; the charming Jennifer Stanigar; David Fernandez and Carol Portillo; Candy DePass; Betty Valiente McKenzie; and Deputy Chief of Mission, Venezuelan embassy, Madai Hernandez and husband Marcelo Muñoz; and Professor Ulises Franco of the Venezuelan Institute of Culture and Cooperation; plus a number of others."
Showing posts with label national days. Show all posts
Showing posts with label national days. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
JG - From Russia with love: Ambassador, wife host National Day reception
From my archive of press clippings:
Jamaica Gleaner
From Russia with love: Ambassador, wife host National Day reception
published: Sunday June 15, 2008
Chester Francis-Jackson Gleaner Writer
Russian Ambassador host Victor Zotin (right) toasts his country's National Day with Governor General Sir Kenneth (second left) and Lady Hall, and Energy Minister Clive Mullings, at his Norbrook Drive residence, last Thursday. - photos by Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer
Luvs, in the world of diplomacy, parties, receptions and entertaining generally plays a most vital role in projecting a positive image of the host and country.
They often serve as the springboard from which many a bilateral and/or multilateral deal is negotiated and not just between nations, but also between businesses and individuals.
In this respect, parties are not just all about social-profiling for the diplomatic, political and/or social elite. But more importantly, they are crucial to the diplomatic swirl and appreciated as such, by true diplomats. Luvs, this appreciation has not been lost by successive Russian envoys here over the years, as they have completely understood the importance of this tool in the diplomatic arsenal, and have used it when appropriate, especially on the occasion of Russia's National Day.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"Ambassador Zotin is no neophyte to the fine art of diplomacy.
With nearly 40 years of service with the Russian foreign service, the affable diplomat has proved during his stint here, to be a man of unimpeachable character, style and substance, and above all else, a friend of Jamaica with an understanding of the complexities and nuances that form the platforms from which our politics and world views are formed.
It is an understanding that has earned him the respect of those in government as well of those with whom he interacts."
"Ambassador Zotin and wife completed the welcoming formalities, and guests joined the buzzing mix of national leaders, members of the diplomatic and consular corps as well as leading citizenry to the lawns accented by low-hung mango trees."
"The dignitaries and notables out sharing the very fab occasion included Governor General Sir Kenneth and Lady Hall; Senate president Oswald Harding and wife, Marigold; National Security Minister Trevor MacMillan and wife, Dr Olivia McDonald; HE Ambassador Douglas Saunders and wife, Angela Robertson; HE Ambassador Maxine Roberts; Chinese Ambassador HE Chen Jinghua and Madam Xiao Linhua; French Ambassador HE Francis Hurtut; Spanish Ambassador HE Jesús Silva and his charming wife, Sara Silva.
Young guests Margareta Vlasova (left) and Yulia Chazshina have that supermodel look already, don't they? Jo Ann Kingsley (centre) beams with Elena Dorofeeva (right) and Alyona Morozova."
Jamaica Gleaner
From Russia with love: Ambassador, wife host National Day reception
published: Sunday June 15, 2008
Chester Francis-Jackson Gleaner Writer
Russian Ambassador host Victor Zotin (right) toasts his country's National Day with Governor General Sir Kenneth (second left) and Lady Hall, and Energy Minister Clive Mullings, at his Norbrook Drive residence, last Thursday. - photos by Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer
Luvs, in the world of diplomacy, parties, receptions and entertaining generally plays a most vital role in projecting a positive image of the host and country.
They often serve as the springboard from which many a bilateral and/or multilateral deal is negotiated and not just between nations, but also between businesses and individuals.
In this respect, parties are not just all about social-profiling for the diplomatic, political and/or social elite. But more importantly, they are crucial to the diplomatic swirl and appreciated as such, by true diplomats. Luvs, this appreciation has not been lost by successive Russian envoys here over the years, as they have completely understood the importance of this tool in the diplomatic arsenal, and have used it when appropriate, especially on the occasion of Russia's National Day.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"Ambassador Zotin is no neophyte to the fine art of diplomacy.
With nearly 40 years of service with the Russian foreign service, the affable diplomat has proved during his stint here, to be a man of unimpeachable character, style and substance, and above all else, a friend of Jamaica with an understanding of the complexities and nuances that form the platforms from which our politics and world views are formed.
It is an understanding that has earned him the respect of those in government as well of those with whom he interacts."
"Ambassador Zotin and wife completed the welcoming formalities, and guests joined the buzzing mix of national leaders, members of the diplomatic and consular corps as well as leading citizenry to the lawns accented by low-hung mango trees."
"The dignitaries and notables out sharing the very fab occasion included Governor General Sir Kenneth and Lady Hall; Senate president Oswald Harding and wife, Marigold; National Security Minister Trevor MacMillan and wife, Dr Olivia McDonald; HE Ambassador Douglas Saunders and wife, Angela Robertson; HE Ambassador Maxine Roberts; Chinese Ambassador HE Chen Jinghua and Madam Xiao Linhua; French Ambassador HE Francis Hurtut; Spanish Ambassador HE Jesús Silva and his charming wife, Sara Silva.
Young guests Margareta Vlasova (left) and Yulia Chazshina have that supermodel look already, don't they? Jo Ann Kingsley (centre) beams with Elena Dorofeeva (right) and Alyona Morozova."
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
JG - Much conviviality on EU Day
From my archive of press clippings:
Jamaica Gleaner
Much conviviality on EU Day
published: Sunday May 18, 2008
Chester Francis-Jackson, Contributor
Head of the EU delegation, Marco Mazzocchi-Alemanni (left), laughs with President of the Senate, Dr Oswald Harding, and Governor General Sir Kenneth Hall at the European Day reception on Hyperion Avenue, St Andrew, on Friday, May 9. - Photos by Peta-Gaye Clachar/Staff Photographer
There are heads of missions and there are heads of missions.
Here in Kingston, where the diplomatic scene is an integral part, heads of missions help in setting the tone of the social scene.
In their official capacities, they are required from time to time to play the role of hosts extraordinaire in celebrating national days, holidays, royal birthdays and decrees (where applicable) or in hosting visiting delegations.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"In this respect, the history, personality and prominence of the mission, geopolitical considerations and social skills of the individual all go into the mix when it comes to the success of any reception/party being hosted.
In this vein, the European Union (EU) delegation here in Kingston has had the benefit of being led by very adept diplomats over the many years since the establishing of diplomatic relations with Jamaica.
Successive heads of mission have demonstrated a willingness to understand the peculiarities of a developing state like ours, and sought to have that come into play when implementing policy.
On the social note, succeeding EU heads have demonstrated that theirs is not the desire to serve from up on high, opting instead for meaningful interaction with the population at large."
"May 9 is perhaps the EU's single most important calendar date, as it is celebrated worldwide as Europe Day.
It marks the May 9, 1950 declaration by then French foreign minister Robert Schumann, which became the foundation on which today's united and expanding EU is founded."
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"Notables in attendance Among the notables were Governor General Sir Kenneth Hall and Lady Hall; Prime Minister Bruce Golding; president of the Senate, Dr Ossie Harding and wife Marigold; Finance Minister Audley Shaw; (then acting) Minister of National Security, Senator Dwight Nelson; Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Senator Dorothy Lightbourne; Minister of Information Culture and Sports Olivia 'Babsy' Grange; Mayor of Kingston, Senator Desmond McKenzie; Senator Tom Tavares-Finson and wife, Rose; Opposition MPs Dr Omar Davies and Anthony Hylton; Chief Justice Zaila McCalla; Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn; Director of Protocol Sandra Grant-Griffiths; John Issa and his daughter, the lovely Muna Issa; Dennis Lalor; Ambassador Richard and Margaret Bernal; Ambassador Madge Barrett and husband Tunty; Ambassador Maxine Roberts; Desmond and Peggy Blades; Chris and Michelle Bovell; Charles Hanna; Earl and Beverly Junor-Levy.
Also out were British High Commissioner Jeremy Cresswell and his companion Dr Barbara Munske; Spanish Ambassador Jesús Silva and wife Sara; German Ambassador Jurgen Engel; Belgian Ambassador Herman Portacarero and wife Myriam; Chinese Ambassador Chen Jinghua and wife Xiao Linhua; Russian Ambassador Viktor Zotin and his wife Olga Zotin; Canadian High Commissioner Denis Kingsley and Jo Ann Kingsley; Mexican Ambassador Leonora Rueda; Argentine Ambassador Mario Pino and wife Fanny; head of the International Seabed Authority, Ambassador Satya Nandan; Deputy Chief of Mission in the German Embassy Maria Friedrich Boerger, and husband Anton, and UNICEF's representative Bertrand Bainvel.
Also spotted were Dean of the Consular Corps and Honorary Consul of Slovakia, Christopher Issa; Honorary Consul of Iceland Robert MacMillan; Honorary Consul of the Royal Thai kingdom Thalia Lyn and hubby Capt Michael Lyn; Honorary Consul of Lithuania Lois Lake-Sherwood; Honorary Consul of Botswana Geoff Brown and wife Janet; Honorary Consul of Ecuador Clelia Barreto de Hunter; Honorary Consul of Poland Irena Cousins and Honorary Consul of the Philippines Everoy Chin."
Jamaica Gleaner
Much conviviality on EU Day
published: Sunday May 18, 2008
Chester Francis-Jackson, Contributor
Head of the EU delegation, Marco Mazzocchi-Alemanni (left), laughs with President of the Senate, Dr Oswald Harding, and Governor General Sir Kenneth Hall at the European Day reception on Hyperion Avenue, St Andrew, on Friday, May 9. - Photos by Peta-Gaye Clachar/Staff Photographer
There are heads of missions and there are heads of missions.
Here in Kingston, where the diplomatic scene is an integral part, heads of missions help in setting the tone of the social scene.
In their official capacities, they are required from time to time to play the role of hosts extraordinaire in celebrating national days, holidays, royal birthdays and decrees (where applicable) or in hosting visiting delegations.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"In this respect, the history, personality and prominence of the mission, geopolitical considerations and social skills of the individual all go into the mix when it comes to the success of any reception/party being hosted.
In this vein, the European Union (EU) delegation here in Kingston has had the benefit of being led by very adept diplomats over the many years since the establishing of diplomatic relations with Jamaica.
Successive heads of mission have demonstrated a willingness to understand the peculiarities of a developing state like ours, and sought to have that come into play when implementing policy.
On the social note, succeeding EU heads have demonstrated that theirs is not the desire to serve from up on high, opting instead for meaningful interaction with the population at large."
"May 9 is perhaps the EU's single most important calendar date, as it is celebrated worldwide as Europe Day.
It marks the May 9, 1950 declaration by then French foreign minister Robert Schumann, which became the foundation on which today's united and expanding EU is founded."
&
"Notables in attendance Among the notables were Governor General Sir Kenneth Hall and Lady Hall; Prime Minister Bruce Golding; president of the Senate, Dr Ossie Harding and wife Marigold; Finance Minister Audley Shaw; (then acting) Minister of National Security, Senator Dwight Nelson; Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Senator Dorothy Lightbourne; Minister of Information Culture and Sports Olivia 'Babsy' Grange; Mayor of Kingston, Senator Desmond McKenzie; Senator Tom Tavares-Finson and wife, Rose; Opposition MPs Dr Omar Davies and Anthony Hylton; Chief Justice Zaila McCalla; Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn; Director of Protocol Sandra Grant-Griffiths; John Issa and his daughter, the lovely Muna Issa; Dennis Lalor; Ambassador Richard and Margaret Bernal; Ambassador Madge Barrett and husband Tunty; Ambassador Maxine Roberts; Desmond and Peggy Blades; Chris and Michelle Bovell; Charles Hanna; Earl and Beverly Junor-Levy.
Also out were British High Commissioner Jeremy Cresswell and his companion Dr Barbara Munske; Spanish Ambassador Jesús Silva and wife Sara; German Ambassador Jurgen Engel; Belgian Ambassador Herman Portacarero and wife Myriam; Chinese Ambassador Chen Jinghua and wife Xiao Linhua; Russian Ambassador Viktor Zotin and his wife Olga Zotin; Canadian High Commissioner Denis Kingsley and Jo Ann Kingsley; Mexican Ambassador Leonora Rueda; Argentine Ambassador Mario Pino and wife Fanny; head of the International Seabed Authority, Ambassador Satya Nandan; Deputy Chief of Mission in the German Embassy Maria Friedrich Boerger, and husband Anton, and UNICEF's representative Bertrand Bainvel.
Also spotted were Dean of the Consular Corps and Honorary Consul of Slovakia, Christopher Issa; Honorary Consul of Iceland Robert MacMillan; Honorary Consul of the Royal Thai kingdom Thalia Lyn and hubby Capt Michael Lyn; Honorary Consul of Lithuania Lois Lake-Sherwood; Honorary Consul of Botswana Geoff Brown and wife Janet; Honorary Consul of Ecuador Clelia Barreto de Hunter; Honorary Consul of Poland Irena Cousins and Honorary Consul of the Philippines Everoy Chin."
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