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he Government of Jamaica outlines Jamaica 55’ Legacy Projects as part of the 55th Anniversary of Jamaica's Independence.
Jamaica’s elite athletes will soon no longer need to travel outside of the country to receive the best treatment for injuries and other ailments. This, as the Government plans to set up a Caribbean Sports Medicine Centre on the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI). To be established in collaboration with UWI and sprinting sensation Usain Bolt and his team, the centre is one of the legacy projects being undertaken as part of the year-long ‘Jamaica 55’ Independence celebrations. The projects and other commemorative activities were unveiled during the media launch of Jamaica 55. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in his address said the Legacy Projects programme is a key component of Jamaica 55, “which signifies that we are committed to leaving a legacy, building a stronger nation”. He noted that the “ambitious projects” identified include significant improvements of infrastructure in sports, entertainment and culture, education, gender relations and public administration...Continued on Page 17
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CAFA Celebrates 25th Year of Scholarships The Caribbean And Floridian Association (CAFA), Inc. this year celebrates it's 25th Annual Scholarship and Community Awards Banquet. at the Kissimmee Civic Center on Sunday August 13th.
for all members of the community. The Association also supports and participates in activities of other 501(c) (3) organizations located within Central Florida.
The Caribbean And Floridian Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization that was formed in Central Florida by like-minded individuals who decided that there was a need for an association, which would assist new arrivals to Central Florida particularly those with Caribbean backgrounds. Its members would be involved positively in all aspects of the community. The Association is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, religous and scientific purposes
Each year the Educational Committee receives applications from High School seniors from across Central Florida and they award over $5,000 in Scholarship Awards to these deserving students. The awardees have returned on many occasions to express their gratitude and also tell their story of the impact that CAFA has made on their lives. For more information or to support please visit www.cafainc.org.