Richard Solomon

Richard Solomon

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Richard Solomon is an American academic and diplomat, known for his expertise in US-China relations and Asian affairs. He served as the President of the United States Institute of Peace and has contributed significantly to discussions on the impact of China's historical events, such as the Cultural Revolution, on contemporary international relations.

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Richard Solomon chairs the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation and did not respond to inquiries about the water shop.

THE HEAT IS ON! - Scorching conditions take toll on St Elizabeth farmers | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-06-21
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Mayor Richard Solomon acknowledged the concern regarding the human resource issue in the recovery process after Hurricane Melissa.

Hurricane relief alarm | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-01-12
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Richard Solomon, the Mayor of Black River, emphasized the importance of the Christmas tree lighting ceremony as a symbol of resilience and hope for the community.

Black River’s Christmas tree lighting signals resilience, hope and the determination to rebuild | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-12-24
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Mayor of Black River Richard Solomon has urged residents to remember families still living in severe discomfort following Hurricane Melissa.

Black River mayor calls for compassion and support as St Elizabeth holds scaled-down Christmas tree lighting | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-12-23
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Richard Solomon, mayor of Black River and chairman of the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, said the decision reflects resilience in the face of widespread destruction.

Copa to expand Montego Bay service to 10 weekly flights | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-12-15
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Richard Solomon is the mayor of Black River and chairman of the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation.

Generator-powered Christmas tree for Black River as recovery efforts continue | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-12-15
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Richard Solomon, mayor of Black River and chairman of the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, said the decision reflects resilience in the face of widespread destruction.

Build-back booster | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-12-15
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Richard Solomon, mayor of Black River and chairman of the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, says essential municipal services have resumed from the Jeremy Palmer Building in Black River.

St Elizabeth municipal services resume after Melissa | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-12-13
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Mayor Richard Solomon expressed his readiness to support the proposal to put an interim arrangement in place.

Councillors, transport operators frustrated with continued closure of Junction’s new sanitary facility | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-12-13
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Councillor Richard Solomon, the Mayor of Black River, commended the matron and her team for safeguarding the infirmary’s vulnerable population.

Emergency repairs to be undertaken at St Elizabeth infirmary | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-11-18
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Richard Solomon, the mayor, commented on the desperation of residents and the looting situation.

Buscando cualquier cosa para comer por las calles: la desesperación en Jamaica tras la devastación causada por el huracán Melissa
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-01
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Mayor Richard Solomon described the conditions in Black River as devastating and catastrophic after the hurricane.

Ravaged by Hurricane Melissa, this once-vibrant Jamaican town is now in desperate need of help
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-31
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Richard Solomon, the mayor of Black River, described the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

‘The town is devastated’: the mayor picking up the pieces at Hurricane Melissa’s ‘ground zero’ | Hurricane Melissa
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-30
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Andrew Holness

Richard Solomon, the mayor of the southwest Jamaican city of Black River, described the conditions as devastating and said 'catastrophic' is a mild term based on what we are observing.

Hurricane Melissa leaves widespread damage and at least 30 dead after whipping through Jamaica and Cuba
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-30
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Mayor Richard Solomon painted a dire picture, revealing that the town’s relief supplies, stored in containers and buildings, had been completely wiped out.

LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-10-30
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Richard Solomon is the Mayor of Black River, concerned about the impact of Hurricane Melissa on St Elizabeth.

Toxic encounters | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-10-27
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Richard Solomon is the mayor of Black River who acknowledged the ongoing need for relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Beryl.

Storm-weary St Bess faces Melissa still reeling from Beryl | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-10-26
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Richard Solomon, the Black River Mayor, stated that the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation is aware of the challenges facing Flagaman regarding shelter access.

‘We’re not ready’ | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-10-25
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Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation Councillor Richard Solomon praised Wright’s legacy of service, leadership, and compassion.

School Street in Black River renamed in honour of pioneer lawmaker C.D. Wright | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-07-08
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Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon, praised Wright’s legacy of service, leadership, and compassion.

School Street in Black River renamed in honour of pioneer lawmaker C.D. Wright | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-07-07
8.0

Richard Solomon, mayor of Black River and councillor of the New Market Division, supported the project with a pledge of $100,000.

Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Omolora Wilson launches sign language project | Entertainment
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-06-11
8.0

Richard Solomon is the Black River Mayor who expressed satisfaction that infirmed residents now have dedicated transportation.

CHASE Fund gifts ambulance to St Elizabeth Infirmary | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-04-17
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Councillor Richard Solomon expressed gratitude for the Ministry’s support in upgrading the market.

Santa Cruz Market undergoing $25M renovation | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-04-14
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Richard Solomon is a doctoral student at MIT who criticized Khalil's detention as an attempt to criminalize free speech.

Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest has chilling effect on free speech at US colleges
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-03-16
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Richard Solomon wrote about the significance of individual efforts in the context of the Cultural Revolution.

Donald Trump macht den Mao
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-03-14
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Richard Solomon, the Black River Mayor, stated that efficiency is a priority for him.

One year later, most Jamaicans see no change after local government elections | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-02-26
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American academic and diplomat Richard Solomon wrote at the time of the Cultural Revolution.

Trump’s Cultural Revolution - Stabroek News
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-02-25
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