EU Ambassador to Jamaica 🇯🇲, The Bahamas 🇧🇸 and Belize 🇧🇿. PhD in Law, EUI Florence. Passionately curious about the world, nature and people.
Kingston, Jamaica
Joined August 2017
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Dr. Erja Askola retweeted
It was a great pleasure to discuss with @industryminja on the investment opportunities for 🇮🇹 in Jamaica! Thank you to @EUinJamaica for hosting the meeting also with Min of State @DelanoSeiv
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O'Brien Rose sat with @duttyberryshow and opened up about how one trip, representing 🇯🇲 in Brussels after the EU USF📽️competition, flipped the way he sees technology.
Now at @UTechJamaica, he is turning that experience into real tech solutions for 🇯🇲's future.
#EUandJamaica
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For this International Youth Day, the European Union celebrates the dynamic young leaders under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.”
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Happy 64th Independence Day Jamaica!🇯🇲
Today we celebrate Jamaica’s rich heritage, global impact, and resilient spirit.
The European Union is proud of the over 50 years of partnership built on mutual respect, shared values, and cooperation.
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Advancing alternative measures to imprisonment in the Caribbean under the 🇪🇺EU’s EL PACCTO programme.
GOJ Signs J$1.7B Financing Agreement with EU | TVJ News youtu.be/n7Wx-rUmOYs?si=I98D… via @YouTube
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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
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#ExportToEurope #CaribbeanExport #TradeMatters #EUOpportunities #CaribbeanSMEs #BusinessWithoutBorders #ExportGrowth
Dr. Erja Askola retweeted
On 21 May, the 🇪🇺European Union and the 🇯🇲Government signed off on the second disbursement under the Digital Transitioning Programme for Jamaica (Digital Jamaica).
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“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/…
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In yesterday’s Gleaner article, read European Union Ambassador Dr Erja Askola’s statements made at Saturday’s Europe Day celebrations.
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A look back at an incredible evening dedicated to the Europe Day 🇪🇺 Celebration on 9 May 2026.
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Europe Day serves as a powerful reminder of what we can achieve through unity, values and partnerships.
Dr. Erja Askola retweeted
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.
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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.
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Fifty Years of EU-Jamaica Partnership: Achievements and Future Prospects 🇯🇲🇪🇺
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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/…
#YouthEmpowerment #YouthLeadership #GlobalYouth
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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.
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Today we celebrate International Women's Day 2026 through partnerships, featuring EU Ambassador Dr. Erja Askola alongside some trailblazing women leaders from diverse fields.
