THEME: “I Believe” – With so many Jamaicans living away from their homeland, one thing is certain, Jamaica’s Independence Day will be celebrated in almost every corner of the world. I greet you warmly as you join in commemorating the 47th anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence.
Forty-seven years ago our founding fathers charged us to “go into the world [and] stand on our own feet and make our own way forward by hard work and discipline.” Our global reach has been made possible by Jamaicans who continue to make their mark and leave a legacy in many spheres of the international arena. Persons like our athletes with their record-breaking achievements, musicians such as Bob Marley who gave us the ‘song of the 20th Century’, artisans, diplomats, academicians and other Jamaicans in the Diaspora. Continue reading GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE FOR ORGANISATIONS IN THE JAMAICAN DIASPORA
As we celebrate our 47th year of Independence, it is the time to reflect on where we have reached as a nation. We have so much of which to be proud and must be careful to maintain the tradition of excellence demonstrated by our people in every stratum of society and across every field of vocation.
Jamaicans are outstanding as a people. We have captured international acclaim through our indomitable spirit as we attain a level of success of which no other nation of our size can boast. The winning spirit of our people is evident in the remarkable performance of the likes of Usain Bolt who rocked the world at the 2008 Olympics, Winston ‘Burning Spear’ Rodney who copped the award for this year’s Best Reggae Album at the 2009 Grammy Awards. Continue reading 2009 INDEPENDENCE MESSGE FROM CONSUL GENERAL HON. GENEIVE BROWN METZGER
NEW YORK (JIS) Friday, May 01, 2009 - “I’m actually nervous,” said Jamaica’s Consul General Geneive Brown Metzger as she started her speech at Thursday night’s Caribbean Students Association’s (CSA) Alumni Dinner at City College. Mrs. Brown Metzger explained that while she was used to addressing stodgy 50-somethings, being in front of a roomful of vibrant, “know everything” young people was more daunting. “You have so honored me,” she continued. “Thanks for doing me the honor of inviting me to be your keynote speaker.” Continue reading CONSUL GENERAL BROWN METZGER SALUTES CARIBBEAN CULTURE AT CSA DINNER
NEW YORK (JIS) Monday, April 20, 2009 - Directors of Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB) say they are ready to roll out the red carpet for the full contingent of athletes, coaches and other officials attending the 115th staging of the Penn Relays Carnival in Track & Field Athletics in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this weekend. Continue reading JAMAICAN ATHLETES TO BE FETED AT PENN RELAYS 2009 THIS WEEKEND
NEW YORK (JIS) Thursday, March 26, 2009 – US Senator Christopher Dodd says his office stands ready to assist the promotion and development of investment and trade initiatives between the US and the Caribbean region, in whatever way possible.
Responding to a range of questions and concerns at a recent meeting with members of the New York Caribbean Consular Corp, hosted by the Caribbean Trade Council of Hartford, Connecticut, at the St. Monica’s Church Hall, Hartford, Senator Dodd said that he was a big supporter of micro business ventures. Continue reading US SENATOR CHRIS DODD PLEDGES HELP FOR CARIBBEAN REGION
