5 distinguished Jamaicans residing abroad have acquired the 2024 Governor-Common Achievement Awards (GGAA), marking their distinctive contributions to their homeland and the worldwide neighborhood.
Among the many honorees are Steve Getten and Mark Henry from Canada; Dr. Pearl Ann Jarrett from the UK; Dr. Dahlia Ann Blake from the USA; and famend musician Roy ‘Gramps’ Morgan, celebrated for his work with Morgan Heritage.
Ceremonial honors amidst cultural gathering
The awards presentation was a spotlight of the tenth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Convention, which concluded on June 19 on the Montego Bay Conference Centre in St. James.
His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, Governor-Common of Jamaica, presided over the ceremony, accompanied by Jamaica’s Ambassador to the US, Her Excellency Audrey Marks.
This occasion not solely celebrated particular person achievements but in addition strengthened ties inside the Jamaican Diaspora.
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A dedication to neighborhood and nation
The GGAA is awarded each two years to people who’ve actively contributed to their communities and to Jamaica’s growth.
The awardees, divided into two age classes—18 to 35 and over 35—exemplify dedication and repair that improve Jamaica’s popularity worldwide.
A name to steady service
In his remarks, the Governor-Common expressed gratitude to the awardees for his or her position as ambassadors and for his or her relentless service, which he described as pivotal to enhancing Jamaica’s international stature.
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He urged the recipients to proceed their commendable efforts in alignment with the values of the Jamaican Nationwide Pledge—selling justice, brotherhood, and peace.
Uniting for transformation
The tenth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Convention, themed ‘United for Jamaica’s Transformation: Fostering Peace, Productiveness, and Youth Empowerment’, served as a important platform for dialogues on nationwide growth.
The convention introduced collectively diaspora members, stakeholders, and leaders to debate collaborative methods for addressing key challenges and seizing alternatives for Jamaica’s development.
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