The eagerly anticipated tenth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Convention is slated to happen from June 16 to 19 on the Montego Bay Conference Centre in St. James.
Below the resonating theme of ‘United for Jamaica’s Transformation: Fostering Peace, Productiveness, and Youth Empowerment,’ the occasion guarantees to be a beacon of collaboration and inspiration.
Minister Johnson Smith’s announcement
Minister of Overseas Affairs and Overseas Commerce, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, made the disclosure throughout Friday’s (March 8) inner stakeholders launch for the occasion on the Ministry’s places of work in downtown Kingston.
In her handle from the Ministry’s places of work in downtown Kingston, she emphasised the theme’s relevance in right this moment’s fractured world panorama.
Embracing unity and progress
Minister Johnson Smith underscored the importance of unity, highlighting the crucial of collaboration between Jamaica and its diaspora.
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She expressed enthusiasm for the convention, noting its pivotal position in fostering tangible outcomes aligned with the Nationwide Diaspora Coverage.
An keen anticipation for motion
With this yr’s occasion marking the primary in-person convention because the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister Johnson Smith anticipates a surge of vitality and engagement.
She emphasised the significance of finalizing the Motion Plan, signaling a dedication to translating discussions into concrete initiatives.
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State Minister Terrelonge’s Perspective
State Minister within the Overseas Affairs Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, echoed Minister Johnson Smith’s sentiments, emphasizing the timeliness and significance of the upcoming convention.
He emphasised the intrinsic position of the diaspora in Jamaica’s improvement agenda, emphasizing the necessity for empowerment and satisfaction.
A imaginative and prescient for unity and prosperity
Mr. Terrelonge articulated his imaginative and prescient for the convention, envisioning a transmission of empowerment and satisfaction inside the diaspora neighborhood.
He underscored the significance of fostering a deeper reference to model Jamaica, positioning the diaspora as integral to the nation’s prosperity and world identification.
A worldwide platform for connection and progress
The Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Convention serves as a significant platform for connecting Jamaicans worldwide.
It goals to strengthen linkages, foster alliances, and propel the island’s progress and improvement on the worldwide stage.
With the tenth convention on the horizon, anticipation mounts for the transformative discussions and initiatives that lie forward.
