In Photos: The President’s Trip to Jamaica and Panama
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In Photos: The President’s Trip to Jamaica and Panama

President Obama headed to Kingston, Jamaica for a town hall with the Young Leaders of the Americas. He went on to Panama City for the seventh Summit of the Americas. Check out the visit in photos:

President Barack Obama meets with Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., aboard Air Force One en route to Kingston, Jamaica, April 8, 2015. Rep. Clarke is the child of Jamaican immigrant parents. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller of Jamaica and Sir Patrick Allen, Governor-General, greet President Obama upon arrival in Kingston, Jamaica. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Marine One arrives at the Park Camp landing zone. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President delivers remarks during a U.S. Embassy meet and greet at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President greets the daughter of an embassy worker. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President looks at memorabilia at the Bob Marley Museum during a tour with Natasha Clark. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President’s welcoming inscription at the Jamaica House before his meeting with the Prime Minister. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller deliver statements to the press at Jamaica House. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

President Barack Obama joins the 14 leaders and Secretary General from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for a group photo at the University of the West Indies. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama delivers remarks during a “Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative” town hall at the University of the West Indies. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

“You care less about the world as it has been, and more about the world as it should be and can be. And unlike any other time in our history, the technology at your disposal means that you don’t have to wait for the change that you’re looking for; you have the freedom to create it in your own in powerful and disruptive ways. Many of you already have, whether by starting your own enterprises or by helping others start theirs.” — President Obama

Audience members raise their hand in hopes of being chosen to ask a question at the town hall. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

“Greetings, massive! Wah gwaan, Jamaica?”

The President greets audience members following the town hall. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Backstage, the President mimics the victory pose with Usain Bolt, the fastest runner in the world. Bolt, the Jamaican sprinter, attended the town hall. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Jamaicans wave at the passing motorcade. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama and Marine Corps military aide Steven Schreiber participate in a wreath laying ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama lays the wreath. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

The President waves goodbye from Air Force One en route to Panama. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Deputy Foreign Minister Luis Migue Hincapié escorts the President through an honor guard at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Children of U.S. Embassy personnel help President Obama to his feet after he posed for a group photo with them at the Westin Playa Bonita hotel in Panama City. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

A view of the Panama Canal from the cockpit of Marine One, April 10, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama views the Panama Canal from Marine One. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama greets workers in the control tower at the Miraflores Locks in Ancon. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama walks across the Panama Canal Miraflores Locks. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Secretary of State John Kerry confers backstage with the President at the Hotel Riu Plaza Panama. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama greets President Juan Carlos Varela of Panama, the host of the Summit of the Americas, before their bilateral meeting. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama and President Varela of Panama applaud after the signing of Boeing Trade deal, a 6.6 billion purchase by Panama’s Copa Airlines and Boeing for 61 737-MAX planes. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama meets with Luis Guillermo Solís, President of Costa Rica. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama jokes with President Otto Pérez Molina of Guatemala before a meeting with the Central American Integration System (SICA) Presidents. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama participates in the CEO Summit of the Americas with, left to right, President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico, President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil, President Juan Carlos Varela of Panama and International Development Bank President Luis Alberto Moreno. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg poses a question during the CEO Summit. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama delivers remarks at a Civil Society Forum. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama greets participants before a roundtable with Civil Society leaders. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President surrounded by world leaders in the leaders lounge. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama applauds at the conclusion of the inauguration ceremony prior to the Summit of the Americas. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

President Obama talks with the Congressional delegation that attended the Summit of the Americas. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President talks backstage with Ricardo Zuniga, the National Security Council’s Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Varela offers a toast at the Summit of the Americas leaders dinner at Panama Viejo. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama participates in the Summit of the Americas First Plenary Session at the Atlapa Convention Center, April 11, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

President Obama talks with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama waves during the group photo. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama greets President Raul Castro of Cuba before their bilateral meeting. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

“I can say with all sincerity that the essence of my policy is to do whatever I can to make sure that the people of Cuba are able to prosper and live in freedom and security, and enjoy a connection with the world where their incredible talents and ingenuity and hard work can thrive.” — President Obama with President Castro

President Obama meets with President Raul Castro. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama meets with President Raul Castro. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama shakes hands with President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil at the start of their bilateral meeting. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

President Obama thanks President Varela for hosting the Summit. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama speaks during a press conference at the conclusion of the Summit of the Americas at the ATLAPA Convention Center. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

“With Panama’s leadership, our nations have come together to focus on the world, on the future, and on what we can build for the one billion people of the Americas.” — President Obama

Small Business Administration Director Maria Contreras-Sweet and others listen during the President’s press conference. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)