Kingston, Jamaica – GraceKennedy has reaffirmed its help of the Jamaica Diaspora Conference by persevering with its function as a Legacy Accomplice for the tenth installment of the biennial occasion. Set to happen from June 16 to 19, 2024, on the Montego Bay Conference Centre, the convention was formally launched by the Ministry of Overseas Affairs and Overseas Commerce (MFAFT) in Kingston on Thursday, April 4, at their places of work on Port Royal Avenue in downtown Kingston.
GraceKennedy Group CEO Don Wehby delivers his remarks on the official launch of the tenth biennial Jamaica Diaspora Convention,
Talking on the launch Don Wehby, GraceKennedy Group CEO, expressed, “This convention serves as a platform for us to harness the ability of unity and collective motion in driving optimistic change throughout our beloved nation.”
Themed “United for Jamaica’s Transformation: Fostering Peace, Productiveness, and Youth Empowerment,” the convention holds profound significance in shaping Jamaica’s trajectory in direction of a brighter future.
L-R: Don Wehby, Group CEO, GraceKennedy; Leesa Kow, Managing Director, JN Financial institution; and Courtney Campbell, CEO, VM Group and Chair of of the tenth biennial Jamaica Diaspora Convention. They interact in a full of life dialogue forward of the beginning of the official launch.
In his deal with, Wehby celebrated the invaluable contributions of the Jamaica Diaspora in fostering peace, productiveness, and youth empowerment. He additionally prolonged an invite to the Jamaican diaspora to spend money on Jamaica, stating “Your roots are firmly planted within the vibrant soil of Jamaica, and now could be the time to nurture that connection via funding. I consider there isn’t a higher time to spend money on Jamaica than now. Your experience, sources, and keenness can drive transformative change, notably in two quick rising sectors – digital innovation and agriculture. For instance, at GK, we’ve continued funding in our agro park in St Elizabeth, the place we’ve developed 110 acres primarily for ackee.”
He continued, “COVID-19 has proven us that meals safety and sustainability are necessary, and the Jamaican diaspora has a big function to play in strengthening these areas.”
Wehby inspired Jamaicans, each close to and much, to take part within the convention, emphasizing, “Collectively, allow us to unite for Jamaica’s transformation, working hand in hand to construct a nation we will all be happy with.”
He concluded, “Thanks to each single member of the Diaspora who has supported us alongside our journey, whether or not via buying our huge choice of Grace meals merchandise or sending a refund dwelling through our Western Union remittance service.”
GraceKennedy has performed a pivotal function in supporting the convention for the reason that historic step taken by MFAFT to formalize and strengthen linkages between Jamaica and the Diaspora in 2003. The corporate has been a legacy accomplice for the reason that convention’s inaugural staging in 2004, alongside different legacy companions, the Jamaica Nationwide and Victoria Mutual Teams.
The Jamaica Diaspora Convention serves as the first platform via which the Authorities of Jamaica engages with its Diaspora, spanning each conventional and non-conventional jurisdictions.
