KINGSTON – In a big transfer to bolster Jamaica’s worldwide safety partnerships, former Commissioner of Police Main Basic (Retired) Antony Anderson has been appointed as Jamaica’s Ambassador-designate to the USA and Everlasting Consultant-designate to the Organisation of American States (OAS). The announcement, made at present by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness, comes as a part of a broader technique to strengthen bilateral and regional collaboration on safety and diplomatic fronts.
Anderson, who replaces Ambassador Audrey Marks—just lately resigned and subsequently appointed to the Senate—brings many years of intensive expertise in defence, safety, and strategic management. “We’re very happy that Main Basic Anderson will assume this position at a time when Jamaica appears to strengthen its safety partnerships,” mentioned Minister of International Affairs and International Commerce, Kamina Johnson Smith, throughout a press briefing on Thursday. “His management and experience might be vital in advancing Jamaica’s wider priorities, fostering deeper collaboration with the USA whereas participating strategically inside the OAS.”
All through his distinguished profession, Anderson has performed pivotal roles in shaping nationwide safety. He served because the Chief of Defence Employees of the Jamaica Defence Power (JDF) and later grew to become Jamaica’s first Nationwide Safety Advisor, the place he was instrumental in creating sturdy nationwide safety insurance policies and enhancing worldwide cooperation. As Commissioner of Police, he spearheaded modernization initiatives inside the Jamaica Constabulary Power, integrating superior know-how and driving organisational reforms to enhance public security and legislation enforcement requirements.
The Ministry famous that Anderson’s appointment displays Jamaica’s dedication to inserting skilled management in key ambassadorial roles, significantly in issues of regional safety. His monitor report in facilitating joint safety initiatives throughout the Caribbean and advising governments on nationwide safety frameworks positions him as a super candidate to additional Jamaica’s diplomatic agenda.
Anderson holds a Grasp of Defence Administration from the Royal Army School of Science, Shrivenham, and a Bachelor’s diploma in Engineering from Cranfield College in the UK. He’s anticipated to imagine his new put up in Washington, D.C., imminently, the place he’ll construct on the sturdy basis established by his predecessor.
As Jamaica appears to navigate a posh international safety panorama, Anderson’s appointment is extensively seen as a strategic step in the direction of enhancing the nation’s worldwide partnerships and guaranteeing a proactive method to rising challenges.
