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Dr. Erja Askola @erjaaskola.bsky.social · Mar 19

Great honor and pleasure to meet Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman, whose career in 🇯🇲 Jamaica’s military leadership is impressive also at global scale.

The military force plays an important role in citizen security - a key priority of EU-Jamaica cooperation.

Dr. Erja Askola @erjaaskola.bsky.social · Mar 11

🇪🇺EU is pleased to partner with @jastockex to support development of Green Bond Market in 🇯🇲Jamaica.

Opening with Hon Minister Matthew Samuda and CEO Marlene Street of Jamaica Stock Exchange. Thanks to 🇱🇺Luxembourg Stock Exchange for sharing their expertise and experience!

Dr. Erja Askola @erjaaskola.bsky.social · Mar 8

For the first time time ever, 🇪🇺🇯🇲EU-Jamaica 5K/10K Run has exceeded the magic target of 4000 registered participants 🎯!

Our esteemed patron, Paris Olympic medalist Shanieka Ricketts, and my team are looking forward to running/walking with you on Sunday!

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Dr. Erja Askola @erjaaskola.bsky.social · Feb 18

Thrilled to have a chance to witness this historic visit in Barbados!

European Union Delegation in Barbados @euinbarbados.bsky.social · Feb 18

We are thrilled to confirm the first-ever visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu to the Caribbean for direct engagement with the 15 Heads of Government of CARICOM - at a time when global instability makes strong partnerships more crucial than ever.

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Dr. Erja Askola @erjaaskola.bsky.social · Jan 16

Delighted to host a reception to welcome Hon. Giorgio Silli from Italy 🇮🇹to Jamaica 🇯🇲.

Special thanks to Hon Ministers @kaminajsmith, @HillAubyn and @terrelonge2016 for participating, and to @CampariJa for generous sponsorship

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Dr. Erja Askola @erjaaskola.bsky.social · Dec 21

Sun is setting at Strawberry Hill 🇯🇲 ❤️!

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Nadia Calviño @nadiacalvino.eib.org · Dec 11

The @eib.org Board of Directors launched today a dedicated €1 billion programme of loans and guarantees to finance SMEs active in the supply chain of European contractors in #security and defence.

We also approved new support for energy infrastructures and flood protection.

#MakingADifference

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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · Dec 15

Solidarity with the people of Mayotte and French authorities in the face of the damage caused by cyclone Chido.

The EU will continue to support all its outermost regions, which are also facing extreme weather events as the effects of climate change intensify.

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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · Dec 16

The future of the Western Balkans is in the European Union. It is the most important geopolitical investment we can do.
In these uncertain times, more than ever, we need to work together.
I am looking forward to our EU-#WesternBalkans summit on 18 December in Brussels.

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Dr. Erja Askola @erjaaskola.bsky.social · Dec 13

Moments of sunset in 🇯🇲: before, during and after. The Cliffs, Negril ❤️.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · Dec 11

I just spoke to Petteri Orpo.

Finland, alongside 🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹🇵🇱🇳🇴, is bravely keeping our borders safe from threats of all forms coming from Russia and Belarus.

They are securing our common borders.

So today we’re making available €170 million to support their efforts.

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Dr. Erja Askola @erjaaskola.bsky.social · Dec 13

Sunset in Negril, 🇯🇲Jamaica ❤️!

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Dr. Erja Askola @erjaaskola.bsky.social · Dec 8

Goodbye Belize for now. See you soon!

Dr. Erja Askola @erjaaskola.bsky.social · Dec 5

Sun is setting in Belize City 🌆.

Dr. Erja Askola @erjaaskola.bsky.social · Dec 4

Hearing youth representatives’ views and experiences is key in my first visit to 🇧🇿Belize.

A very rich and lively discussion - hope we shall meet again!

#EUinBelize #EUandU #EU4Youth #WhatPartnershipLooksLike 🇪🇺 🇧🇿

Dr. Erja Askola @erjaaskola.bsky.social · Dec 3

Honored to take up duty as 🇪🇺EU Ambassador to 🇧🇿Belize.

My first visit started with inspiring conversations with H.E. Governor-General and Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs.

I look forward to frequent engagements to strengthen 🇧🇿-🇪🇺 #partnership during the next 4 years.

#EUinBelize #EUandU

Dr. Erja Askola @erjaaskola.bsky.social · Nov 30

Montego Bay, Jamaica ❤️

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Dr. Erja Askola @erjaaskola.bsky.social · Nov 28

I was pleased to have a courtesy meeting with Hon Minister of Finance @fayvalwilliams.

🇯🇲 Ministry of Finance plays a key role in the management of the EU’s budget support to citizen security and digitization in Jamaica.

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Dr. Erja Askola @erjaaskola.bsky.social · Nov 28

Great pleasure to meet 🇯🇲Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Hon @Babsy_grange.

We explored possible areas of cooperation and stormed our brains about the upcoming celebration of 50 years of partnership. Thank you Minister for inspiring ideas!

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Nov 25

A mystery in Finnish Lapland, and what it means for the climate crisis – podcast

Biodiversity and environment reporter Patrick Greenfield travels to Finnish Lapland to investigate the disappearance of its carbon sink, and its implications for the fight against global heating Finland has one of the most ambitious carbon-neutral goals…

www.theguardian.com

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Dr. Erja Askola @erjaaskola.bsky.social · Nov 24

Sunset in Kingston, Jamaica.

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Dr. Erja Askola @erjaaskola.bsky.social · Nov 23

Greetings from Jamaica!

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · Nov 22

Bulgaria and Romania belong fully to the Schengen area.

Removing internal controls at land borders is the last hurdle.

I welcome the positive outcome of informal discussions in Budapest today.

The Council’s formal decision is next.

Let 2025 see Schengen become stronger.

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