Italy and Jamaica's relationship

Here is an excerpt of a delightful open letter from Italy’s ambassador to Jamaica, Armando Varricchio that was recently published in the Jamaica Daily Gleaner.

“Jamaica is renowned worldwide for its natural beauty, its music and the warmth of its people. Each year, thousands of tourists, including over 60,000 Italians, flock to this beautiful island, seeking calm and tranquility, feelings that are often lost in today's hectic world.

I am also impressed by its rich and diverse cultural heritage and environment, also testified by the many students from different parts of the Caribbean at the University of the West Indies Mona Campus and by the performance of its economy that has grown steadily over the last seven quarters.

This economic reality has appealed to Italian investors in the hospitality sector and beyond. Through its subsidiary, J. Wray & Nephew, Campari one of the top players worldwide in the premium spirits industry is now one of the largest employers on the island. In 2016, Gruppo Campari's products in Jamaica alone represented 4.6 per cent of net consolidate sales (close to 1.8 billion euro around 250 billion Jamaica dollars) of the Group.

Together with the hundreds of well-integrated Italians living in Jamaica, these men and women are building the basis for an ever stronger relation between Kingston and Rome. They are truly our ambassadors, and each day contribute to enhancing our cultural, social, economic and political ties.”

The Daily Gleaner April 27, 2017

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