Dr. Erja Askola

GOJ Signs J$1.7B Financing Agreement with EU | TVJ News youtu.be/n7Wx-rUmOYs?si… via @YouTube

Europe is a market of over 400 million consumers… is your business ready to tap into it? 🌍✨ If you’ve been thinking about exporting to the EU but aren’t sure how to navigate the process, this webinar is designed for you. Join Caribbean Export for Launch to Market Webinar 2 and discover what it takes to successfully enter and grow within European markets — from understanding opportunities to preparing your business for export success. 🔹 Explore EU market potential 🔹 Learn from trade and export experts 🔹 Get practical guidance for scaling internationally Your next customer could be in Europe. Start preparing now. 🇪🇺 🗓️ Date: May 27th 2026 🕙 Time: 10:00am 💻 Platform: Zoom 🎟️ Save your spot today: bit.ly/4nsAtPr #ExportToEurope #CaribbeanExport #TradeMatters #EUOpportunities #CaribbeanSMEs #BusinessWithoutBorders #ExportGrowth

On 21 May, the 🇪🇺European Union and the 🇯🇲Government signed off on the second disbursement under the Digital Transitioning Programme for Jamaica (Digital Jamaica).

“Europe and Jamaica may be separated by geography, but we remain closely connected by values, aspirations, and shared convictions,” European Union Ambassador Dr. Erja Askola. jamaica-gleaner.com/article/commen…

In yesterday’s Gleaner article, read European Union Ambassador Dr Erja Askola’s statements made at Saturday’s Europe Day celebrations.

A look back at an incredible evening dedicated to the Europe Day 🇪🇺 Celebration on 9 May 2026.

Europe Day serves as a powerful reminder of what we can achieve through unity, values and partnerships.

The 🇪🇺European Union Delegation to 🇯🇲Jamaica, 🇧🇿Belize and the 🇧🇸Bahamas hosted a Europe Day Celebration on Saturday, 9 May - a day that marks peace, unity and cooperation across Europe.

Something big is coming. 🇯🇲🤖 In a few days, we take a decisive step into the future with the official launch of Jamaica’s AI Readiness Assessment. Building an ethical, inclusive, and innovative AI ecosystem for our people. Not just preparing for the future… we are shaping it.

It was a district honor to host Member of the European Parliament and Chair of its Foreign Affairs Committee, Hon David McAllister to deliver the special lecture and to engage with Jamaican government and stakeholders.

Fifty Years of EU-Jamaica Partnership: Achievements and Future Prospects 🇯🇲🇪🇺

Big ideas start with bold youth! 💡 
Apply now to the Youth Empowerment Fund and turn your community impact into reality. 
Deadline: 31 March 2026 globalyouthmobilization.org/youth-led-solu… #YouthEmpowerment #YouthLeadership #GlobalYouth

Discussions were particularly timely as IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee postponed the formal adoption of the Net-Zero Framework for 12 months, creating an opportunity for further dialogue and information sharing between public and private stakeholders in Jamaica.

Today we celebrate International Women's Day 2026 through partnerships, featuring EU Ambassador Dr. Erja Askola alongside some trailblazing women leaders from diverse fields.

On Wednesday March 4, EU 🇪🇺 Deputy Head of Mission, Piotr Byczkowski and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith facilitated the handover of €100,000 from the Government of Cyprus, which will support Jamaica’s post Melissa recovery efforts.

🇪🇺EU Ambassador Dr Erja Askola was honored to be invited to 🇯🇲Jamaica’s 4th Annual Security Seminar, in which the Government convened key leaders to advance national strategic priorities in citizen safety and institutional strength.

Collective commitment towards relief efforts following Hurricane Melissa continues.

On Wednesday, the European Union and the Caribbean joined forces to reaffirm their commitment against transnational organized crime.

The expansion of the Greater Portmore Health Centre is progressing well, with 65% of works completed. European Union Delegation Head of Cooperation Aniceto Rodriquez Ruiz had the pleasure of joining Hon. Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton to visit the site.

Click the link to read more about the EU-UNICEF Jazz event held last Friday. jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/27/eur…