The Jamaica chapter of the London School of Economics (LSE) Alumni Association, in partnership with NCB Capital Markets Limited, hosted a high-level leadership conversation over the weekend to mark the school’s 130th anniversary.

British High Commissioner Alicia Herbert and Canadian High Commissioner Mark Berman reflected on how LSE shaped their global careers and engaged alumni on Jamaica’s enduring diplomatic ties and future prospects at Saturday’s event, held at Danya’s Coffee Barrel in downtown Kingston.

“Jamaica is already going in the right direction. I think the Government already has plans for a modernised and more technology-based agricultural sector. I think that post Melissa, with the development of NaRRA (National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority) and the investments, there really is an opportunity …. to build better and stronger. So, as we look at that, I think there’s an opportunity for Canada to play a role. It’s not just public money, it’s private (sector) money as well,” said Mark Berman, Canadian high commissioner.