Jamaica: Carlton Masters named island-nation’s first ever Representative to African Union

Ambassador Carlton Masters

Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller has appointed Carlton Masters as the island-nation’s first Representative to the African Union.

He, (Masters) has also been appointed as Special Envoy of the Prime Minister and assumes the rank of Ambassador.

As Representative and Special Envoy, Ambassador Masters will seek to strengthen Jamaica’s relations and partnerships with a range of African countries and organizations and engage in promoting dialog and exploring greater opportunities for trade, investment and cooperation with partners in Africa.

Ambassador Masters’ appointment took effect on February 4, 2013. He presented his credentials to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma on March 21, 2013.