Trump ally Kari Lake tapped to be US ambassador to Jamaica
US President Donald Trump nominated former Arizona news anchor Kari Lake as ambassador to Jamaica, a posting subject to Senate confirmation. With security and migration high on the Caribbean agenda, the choice is being read as a fresh signal of Washington's political focus on the region.
US President Donald Trump nominated Kari Lake, a former Arizona TV news anchor and recent Senate candidate, as ambassador to Jamaica. The appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.
The nomination comes as Washington devotes more attention to the Caribbean over organised crime, irregular migration flows and narcotics trafficking. The White House described the candidate replacing the current ambassador as someone fit for a posting it called "strategically important to the region".
Jamaica and the United States share long-standing economic and diaspora ties. The pick is also being read against US policy efforts in the Caribbean to balance China's growing investment and diplomatic presence. Senate consideration is expected in the coming weeks.
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