Jamaica Consul Common to NY Alsion Wilson addresses the official launching of the Caribbean Diaspora United in June 2024 in honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Seashore, Queens.
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The Consulate Common of Jamaica in New York on Tuesday, July 22 introduced celebratory occasions for the island’s 63rd Anniversary of Independence.
Christopher Benjamin, group relations officer, mentioned that the celebrations shall be held underneath “the inspiring nationwide theme, ‘Be Proud. Be Daring. Within the Black, Inexperienced and Gold.’
“This anniversary is a second of reflection, unity, and celebration of the resilience and vibrancy of the Jamaican folks,” he mentioned.
Benjamin invited nationals to take part within the following official occasions hosted by the Consulate Common: Flag Elevating Ceremony, Monday, Aug. 4, 9 a.m., Bowling Inexperienced, Manhattan; Independence Church Service, Sunday, Aug. 10, 9:30 a.m., Group Baptist Church of Englewood, 224 First St., Englewood, NJ 07631; and Jamaica Independence Gala, “Celebration with a Objective”, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, 6:30 p.m., Marriott Marquis, Instances Sq., New York Metropolis.
“This grand celebration is the head of our independence calendar—a blinding night of tradition, leisure, and philanthropy,” mentioned Benjamin, stating that, this 12 months, the Consulate has set “a daring aim” to lift not less than $500,000 in assist of 4 essential Jamaican charities: Scholarships for Tertiary College students, The Jamaica Most cancers Society, The Rita Marley Basis Useful resource Centre for Women and The Rose City Basis.
He mentioned Skip Marley, Nadine Sutherland, Massive Youth, and Sharon Marley will grace the stage in a “one-of-a-kind celebration of Jamaica’s 63rd 12 months of independence.
“These iconic performers — every representing a singular period and vitality of Jamaican music — shall be backed by the incomparable Derrick Barnett and the Assertion Band, delivering a stay efficiency expertise that may stir your soul and carry your spirit,” Benjamin mentioned.
“And the vibes don’t cease there! As soon as the formal program ends, the dance flooring comes alive as Highway Worldwide takes management of the turntables, spinning the very best in reggae, dancehall, and soca for a high-energy afterparty worthy of the black, inexperienced, and gold,” he added.
“Whether or not you’re coming to have fun, assist, or just really feel the rhythm of Jamaica in Instances Sq., that is the Independence Gala you gained’t wish to miss,” Benjamin continued. “Come get together with a objective and dance the night time away in true Jamaican type!”
He additionally urged Jamaican nationals to assist and attend community-led independence celebrations of their respective areas.
“Collectively, these collective acts of delight and solidarity throughout the Diaspora uplift our nation and hold the Jamaican spirit burning shiny,” Benjamin mentioned.
For extra info, go to: www.jamaicaindependencegalany.com
