MESSAGE Congratulations Jamaica on Consul General of Jamaica Miami, Florida53 years of Independence From the
Jamaica 60th Anniversary of Independence Jamaica Foundation of Houston Saturday, July 30, 2022
Consulate General of Jamaica, Miami
R. Oliver Mair Consul General
Jamaican Consulate General
44 W Flagler St Suite 400, Miami, FL 33130
contactus @ jamaicacgmiami.org Phone 305-374-8431 Fax 305-577-4970
My fellow Jamaicans, let us give thanks to God Almighty for another year - 57th Anniversary Independence of blessingsMessage as we celebrate the 60th Anniversary ofof Independence for our island home, Jamaica. This year is even more special as we celebrate our Diamond Jubilee year. My fellow Jamaicans and friends of the Diaspora in the Southern USA, Bahamas and Cayman Islands, on behalf of the Consulate General of Jamaica I extend greetof thefor Consulate General ofinJamaica, letour mebeloved congratulate the ings asOn we behalf give thanks another milestone the life of country, celebrating 57 years as an independent and sovereign nation. members of the Jamaica Foundation of Houston (JFH) as you celebrate 42 years of exemplary support in the execution of your service to the Houston community as Jamaicans, stand proud as ourYou theme for thistoyear’s One Nation, well as to ourwe beloved homeland. continue makeanniversary a difference- through your One People - reflects the rich cultural diversity of our people. This is indicated in involvement in educational, charitable and civic activities with institutions and indiour National Motto, “Out of Many One People”. Therefore, let us continue to celeviduals. Your commitment and goodwill is testament to the support you continue brate our achievements with pride and purpose, knowing that we are able to face the withtohope, in faith united. We give thanks for as theincountless tochallenges demonstrate causes in theand Greater Houston area as well Jamaica.blessings we have endured so far. We have taken great strides in the development of our homeland. We celebrate and improving economy for opportuI commend you, asour likestable all Jamaicans, you have shownproviding the true meaning nities to better family life contributing to national good. We enjoy our rich cultural ofheritage this year’s national themeus “Re-igniting forthe greatness”. continue to which has allowed to celebratea Nation icons like late Hon. You Louise Bennett show that collective spirit how her Jamaicans unite for thebirthday. commonWe good service, Coverley, OM, OJ, as thisof marks Centenary (100th) payofrespect to ouraleaders home and and across the Diaspora. havethese impacted the world excelling and spirit ofatgenerosity patriotism, even We during challenging times creatin opportunities sports, sciencefor and technology, politics, music and entertainment, academia, as ing the betterment of Jamaicans at home and abroad. well as influenced policy in international relations. As Consul General of the Southern USA,selfless let mewarriors, express our gratitude to talthe My fellow Jamaicans, we are a resilient people, giving much of community for the love, dedication, and ongoing support to the team at the Consulent, time and resources to achieve the goals set for nation building, our communitiesGeneral and ouraspersonal pursuits. Wehomeland. give thanksThe to Diaspora our nationals acrossto theplay Diaspora ate well as our beloved continues a critiwho, without measure, have remained committed and passionate to Jamaica’s nacal role in the growth and development of Jamaica through its charitable donations tional development through steadfast support and patriotism. We also pay homage benefitting education, health and social programmes for the youth. to the peoples of the USA, with whom we have molded mutually beneficial bonds of friendship. That old Jamaican adage “we likkle but we tallawah” gives true meaning celebrate theindomitable true meaning of Independence, it beisa nothing time of thanksgivtoAs thewe strength and spirit of our people. let There we cannot ing, reflection and empowerment. Let us that the continued successes achieve as a people. So let us continue to understand embrace our positives, celebrate our acof Jamaica rest on the shoulders of all of us. Let us realize that we, each of us, complishments, and always remember to praise God for His many blessings. are unique, powerful and wonderfully made. We can only make the difference we want to see - Oh Father if it’s going to be, it’s up to me - as we continue to strive for Tonight, let us celebrate in true Jamaican words of our Jamaica interna-a national development at home, staying true to thestyle, 2030the vision - making placereggae of choice to live, work, raiseOM, families doone business. Consul Generaland of tional legend, Bob Marley, “Oneand love, heart, As let’s get together Jamaica to the Southern USA, I remain committed, passionate and supportive to feel all right…..”. I wish for you all an enjoyable and blessed evening and pray forthe work of the Diaspora since engagement, and certainly have beenisinspired the continued success of themy Jamaica Foundation of Houston which evident and in encouraged by the next generation of young Jamaicans stepping out to play their that indelible mark of your outstanding work in the Diaspora and in Jamaica. part in improving the quality of life for Jamaicans at home and across the Diaspora. Let us unite in prayer giving thanks to the Almighty as we celebrate our accomplishSincerely, ments and God’s blessings as we come together to enjoy the festivities and continue R. Oliver Mair to build hopes for a brighter futureR.for Jamaica, Oliver Mairland we love. I say Let’s do it! Consul General HAPPY 57th - JAMAICA! “ONE NATION, ONE PEOPLE” Southern USA, Cayman Islands,Mair Turks and Caicos Islands R. Oliver
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