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German-based shipping company Harren & Partner Group officially opened its Jamaican offices in Kingston last Thursday, September 15, at Newport West. Witnessing the momentous occasion were members of the shipping industry, diplomatic representatives and long-standing partners of the company, such as the Caribbean Maritime Institute, to which it offers training berths for cadets and employment for graduates. Sharing in the event are (front row) Peter Harren chairman, board of directors, German Ship Repair Jamaica Ltd; Charles Johnston, director, German Ship Repair Jamaica Ltd; Nico Szepanski, director, and Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Jamaica; and the Bahamas Joachim Schmillen. In back row (left to right) are Dr Birte Timm, Rear Admiral Peter Brady, director general of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica; Leonie Mendel, managing director, Peres Y Cia (Jamaica) Ltd; and Ju¨rgen Peters, a consultant. (Photo: Michael Gordon) 
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