SOUTH FLORIDA –Message from the Consul Common, Mr. Roderick Oliver Mairon the event of Jamaica’s 63rd Anniversary of Independence:
On behalf of the Consulate Common of Jamaica, Miami, I prolong greetings to my Diaspora household as we give thanks and have a good time one other 12 months – our 63rd Anniversary of Independence as a sovereign nation.
“In every thing we give thanks for that is the desire of the Lord…”. As a nation, we’re grateful for the various achievements and strides Jamaica has made, regardless of the various world challenges. We stay resilient and united as we proceed to work collectively for the great of our nationals throughout the Diaspora and simply as importantly, for the advantage of our homeland, Jamaica, land we love.
As our theme this 12 months exemplifies, we proceed to “BE PROUD, BE BOLD. IN THE BLACK GREEN AND GOLD”.
Giving Again To Jamaica
Our Authorities continues to specific the nation’s overwhelming gratitude for the constant service and useful contributions of our Diaspora household to the nation’s financial growth.
We will boast the efforts of the various charitable organizations, company entities, alumni associations, people and associates of Jamaica within the areas of well being, schooling, tradition and leisure, and social providers.
That is evident within the many fundraising occasions held yearly as staples on our group calendars throughout the Diaspora. Our constant monitor file of giving again to Jamaica is a testomony to our love of nation and an instance of our fortitude and resilience as a individuals.
RIch Cultural Heritage
Our wealthy cultural heritage is once more on show on the worldwide stage as members of our personal resident South Florida Tallawah Mento Band and Jamaica People Revue have been invited to take part on the Annual Worldwide Cultural Pageant – PANAFEST – being held in Accra, Ghana, July by way of August.
PANAFEST has lengthy been a cornerstone celebration of African unity, heritage, and tradition, offering a platform for Africans and the worldwide African diaspora to come back collectively in solidarity, creativity, and dialogue.
We want our ‘tradition keepers’ a secure and thrilling journey as they proceed to make us proud.
Jamaica Vacationer Board seventieth Anniversary
We additionally salute our group on the Jamaica Tourist Board for celebrating 70 years of sustaining Jamaica as a premier and thrilling vacationer vacation spot worldwide by way of its vigorous advertising and promotional campaigns which have earned us sustained worldwide recognition.
Internet hosting Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Holness in South Florida
Final April, we additionally hosted an thrilling South Florida two-day go to, from our Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Holness. Dr. Holness was welcomed at a Diaspora Reception and Community Forum hosted by the Consulate Common the place he met with a big cross-section of nationals and associates of the Diaspora.
The Prime Minister was additionally the Particular Visitor of the American Buddies of Jamaica (AFJ) at their annual Gala. Mr. Holness expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming assist and hospitality obtained. This, he stated, reminded him of the dedication of our Jamaicans to furthering the efforts of Diaspora engagement.
Congratulate our Diplomatic Companions
Because the Dean of the Caribbean Consular Corp in South Florida, let me as soon as once more congratulate our diplomatic companions for his or her lengthy and excellent years of service and partnership for the betterment of our Caribbean area and to the event of the worldwide group.
On behalf of the Authorities of Jamaica, it’s with honest gratitude that I acknowledge the contributions of our nationals throughout the jurisdiction of the Consulate Common throughout the 13 States of the Southern USA.
I additionally want to specific my profound gratitude to my employees members on the Consulate Common. With all sixteen (16) members right here on the Miami location, and our two Honorary Consuls stationed in Houston, TX, and in Atlanta, GA, the numerous progress of our Diaspora throughout the Southern States is obvious within the rising quantity of work every day on the Consular group. They’ve definitely been an encouragement, making a optimistic atmosphere for our nationals residing in these communities overseas.
Diaspora Group Help
My Diaspora household, your assist to the assorted initiatives regionally and in Jamaica has positively impacted growth. Nevertheless, the work continues. We endeavour as Jamaican individuals to beat, with grace, and humility, our particular person hardships and challenges. I encourage our group to stay optimistic and dedicated to our private growth. We’re pushed by our religion and willpower as a individuals.
In order we have a good time one other 12 months of accomplishments, reuniting with associates and family members on the many celebrations, allow us to give thanks for the various blessings we have now obtained as a nation, and as a Diaspora group as we proceed to share the message of hope and love.
Might God proceed to bless you and bless our beloved homeland, Jamaica.
“63RD – BE PROUD, BE BOLD. IN THE BLACK GREEN AND GOLD”
