Saturday July 19, 2025
Page 2 takes a final look at the reception for Bastille Day, held at the French Embassy in Kingston on July 12. Beyond commemorating France’s national day, the evening also served as a farewell to French Ambassador to Jamaica Olivier Guyonvarch, and his wife Boulie Jeong, whose posting ends this year.
Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith offered hearty commendation for Ambassador Guyonvarch’s achievements, highlighting the friendship between France and Jamaica.
“As you prepare to depart, I know that you do so with a deep sense of satisfaction with the many accomplishments during your tenure and optimism for a brighter future ahead for Jamaica-France relations,” Johnson Smith said. “We send you with warm sunshine in your hearts and we also formally state that the Government of Jamaica does indeed look forward to the continued strengthening of relations between our countries, and the continued social and economic growth and development for the mutual benefit of our people as we partner together.”
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Cultural Exchange Reggae artiste Bongo Herman shared plesantries with Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith. (Joseph Wellington)
Full Tank Of Celebration Representing Rubis Energy at the reception were Marketing Manager Nicole McCalla (left) and Sales and Marketing Coordinator Joneil Johnson. (Joseph Wellington)
Global Connections Deputy head of mission at the French Embassy Antoine Simenel (right) and International Seabed Authority Legal Officer Marcelino Miranda caught up at the reception. (Joseph Wellington)
Special Rendezvous Making an appearance were German Ambassador to Jamaica Jan Hendrik van Theil and his wife Marina Siniavskaia. (Joseph Wellington)
Salut, Francia! Arriving at the celebrations were Argentinian Ambassador to Jamaica Marcelo Balbi Calvo and his wife Fabiana Fajardo. (Joseph Wellington)
Date Night Among the well-wishers were Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill and his wife, Honourary Counsel to Sri Lanka Tamara Hill. (Joseph Wellington)
Ready For Her Close-Up Style consultant Joelle Flimn was runway-ready in a bolero-style get-up. Joseph Wellington
Perfect Pattern Sagicor Insurance Executive Financial Advisor Karen-Ann Phillips showed out in a halter-neck maxi from Sophia Jones. (Joseph Wellington)
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