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Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Dennis Francis hosted a farewell reception for United States Ambassador Sue Cobb on Monday night. (From left) Ambassador Cobb with Thalia Lyn and Dr. Pauline Knight, wife of Foreign Affairs Minister K.D. Knight, in a jovial mood. The function was held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.
ON MONDAY, January 31, members of the diplomatic corps led by Trinidad High Commissioner Denns Francis, said adieu to American Ambassador Sue Cobb, who had completed her tour of duty to the island.
There were lots of hugs, kisses, toasts and reminiscences with Ambassador Cobb who everyone agreed has been one of the hardest working diplomats as well as a supportive and co-operative spirit. Mr. Francis said Mrs. Cobb had worked on several projects to enrich the causes with which she was associated.
"She has served with distinction and decorum and every time she appears in the press, she is making a gesture to the Government and people of Jamaica as she set about building bridges that made us understand the United States better," Mr. Francis said.
Also speaking at the function was Senator Delano Franklyn, state minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who said the Ambassador's tenure had seemed much longer because she was more of an "activist ambassador" who possessed predictable forthrightness with respect and understanding that good relations must be maintained between both countries.
Mrs. Cobb spoke of her great pleasure in working with Jamaicans. "It has been my pleasure to improve the relationship between our countries, and I will remain impressed with the amount and quality of work produced by the Foreign Affairs Ministry."
She had special words for many but singled out Robert McMillan, honorary consul general to Iceland and Thalia Lyn, honorary consul general to Thailand among those who had had a significant impact on the lives of her husband Charles Cobb and herself.
