KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Dominican Republic’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Angie Martínez, has commemorated the Father of the Nation, Juan Pablo Duarte, through unprecedented patriotic events.
These acts marked the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. They included the unveiling of the first bust of Duarte in Jamaica, the establishment of a local branch of the Duartiano Institute, and a keynote lecture by its president, Dr. Wilson Gómez Ramírez, titled “Duarte, the Constitution, and the National Symbols.”
The unveiling ceremony, which took place at the Dominican Republic’s Official Residence on December 15, featured the raising of the Dominican flag by Jamaican Defence Forces officers and the singing of the national anthem.
Ambassador Martínez and Dr. Gómez led a solemn tribute, including a floral wreath-laying and the unveiling of Duarte’s sculpture.
Diplomats, international representatives, local authorities, and members of the Dominican community in Jamaica attended the event.
Martínez highlighted the historical significance of bringing Duarte’s ideals to Jamaican soil, emphasizing the event as a milestone in bilateral relations and a reinforcement of Dominican identity abroad.
Gómez praised establishing a Duartiano presence in Jamaica, enabling ongoing tributes to Dominican heritage.
The ceremony concluded with the swearing-in of the first board of the Duartiano Institute’s Jamaica branch, which aims to promote Duarte’s legacy among the Dominican diaspora.
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