Consulate Common of Jamaica, Miami
2024 – Christmas/New 12 months Message
My fellow Jamaicans and mates of the Diaspora as we have fun one other Christmas season I’m impressed by the late Noel Dexter’s Christmas tune “……unfold the information all through the land that Jesus Christ is born….”. In order we relive the traditions of the Season, allow us to not lose sight of the true that means of Christmas. It’s a time of renewal, hope, gratitude and generosity.
Celebrating the joyous Season means singing the great tidings of consolation and pleasure. It’s additionally a time to present because of God for His many blessings to us. As the great E book says …….. in every part give thanks for that is the desire of the Lord…. We have now a lot to be glad about as we consider our wealthy cultural heritage, and our resilience as a individuals.
This yr, Jamaica commemorates sixty two (62) years of independence as a nation. My workers and I on the Consulate Common wish to thank everybody. This consists of our company companions, charitable teams, and people. Your help helps us have fun our achievements as a Diaspora. It additionally advantages our homeland throughout this necessary celebration. This yr was a productive and thrilling one in our Southern USA Diaspora neighborhood, and at residence as was evident within the many occasions as staples on our calendar.
Giving Again
Christmas is just not the identical with out giving and sharing – let kindness be our information as we are reminded of the much less lucky, the aged, the homeless and lonely ones. Giving again to our nation is a testomony to our love of nation and an instance of our fortitude and resilience as a individuals. Our instant response to these impacted by the latest hurricanes throughout the Diaspora and the Caribbean area, should not go unnoticed. We joined with worldwide organizations like World Empowerment Mission (GEM) and Meals for the Poor (FFP) to increase a serving to hand in the course of the hurricane durations which prompted intensive injury throughout the area.
Tenth Nationwide Biennial Diaspora Convention
We thank the big group from the Southern USA who attended the tenth National Biennial Diaspora Conference. This occasion came about in Montego Bay final June. The convention was a convincing success throughout which period we achieved a full four-day agenda. We accomplished a Day of Service on the Barrett City Well being Clinic. This clinic is one in all our adopted clinics beneath the Ministry of Well being’s Undertake-A-Clinic initiative.
Jamaica 5K Stroll/Run
My heartfelt gratitude to your entire Southern USA neighborhood for the success of the fifth anniversary of the Jamaica 5K Walk/Run held concurrently on Might 11th, in 5 areas beneath the Consulate’s jurisdiction – Atlanta, GA; Phoenix, AZ; Houston, TX; Orlando, FLA; and the tri-county space of South Florida (Miami, Broward and Palm Seaside).
And, we have been in a position to go to all 5 clinics in rural communities in Jamaica, persevering with our work by means of monetary and mission help.
We’re completely happy to share with our Diaspora neighborhood that our Jamaica Hello-5 effort was awarded “Greatest Jamaican Themed Occasion” on the latest 25th Anniversary Awards Reception “Better of Jamaica” hosted by Jamaicans.com.
This yr, we teamed up with Victoria Mutual Constructing Society and Meals for the Poor. Collectively, we helped construct homes for poor households in rural areas of Jamaica.
We introduced smiles to some faces by giving toys and sneakers to kids in our Diaspora communities and at residence.
I wish to thank the Southern USA Diaspora neighborhood. Your help means loads to us. We respect your partnership with our tasks on the Consulate Common. Along with your assist, we look ahead to one other thrilling yr forward.
Cultural Traditions
As we celebrate the festive season throughout the Diaspora, allow us to relive what’s uniquely our Jamaican Christmas, embracing our cultural traditions….the candy style of sorrel, the aroma of the fruit cake baking within the ‘Jamaican’ kitchens, the luxurious serving of roasted hen, gungo rice and peas, and that wealthy flavored Jamaican eggnog.
Now, allow us to keep in mind the reality about Christmas “….for unto us a toddler is born, unto us a Son is given; and the federal government shall be upon His shoulders and His identify shall be referred to as Great, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Eternal Father and Prince of Peace”.
I pray a secure and blessed season for all as we proceed to get pleasure from this festive Season. So, on behalf of the workers of the Consulate Common of Jamaica at Miami, and my household, Tanya and Serena, I want you all a Christmas season of peace, hope, love, pleasure and prosperity, and God’s steering for a terrific new yr. Happy holidays!
Consul Common, Southern USA
