Happy Independence to our Family and Friends from Barbados – “Pride & Industry”
Jamaica Investment Symposium for Florida – this Saturday, December 1st
In an effort to create awareness and explore the various business opportunities in Jamaica, the Jamaica Consulate General in Miami will be hosting a one-day investment symposium on Saturday, December 1, at the Sheraton Hotel, Griffin Road in Davie. Almost 100 potential business interests are expected to participate in the symposium will bring together key business persons from Jamaica with potential investors here in Florida. A series of panel discussions will focus on varying topics such as Business Opportunities in Jamaica, Governmental Assistance and Regulatory Parameters, and Options in Financial Securities and Real Estate. The panelists will include Mr. Aubyn Hill, CEO of Corporate Strategies Limited, Mr. George Roper of Financial Securities Commission, Ms. Antoinette McKain, Jamaica Depositors Insurance Corporation, Robert Gregory of Jamaica Trade and Invest, Jason Abrahams, Deutsche Bank, Omar Azan, President of Jamaica Manufacturers Association, Mr. Andrew Cocking of Capital & Credit Financial Group, Ms. Anya Schnoor, of Dehring, Bunting & Golding, Mr. Gary Peart of Mayberry Investments and Edwin Wint of Jamaica Realtors Association. Early registration is encouraged. Inquiries about the conference may be directed to the Jamaica Consulate General in Miami at [email protected] or call 305-374-8431 extension 223.
Parish of St. Thomas, Jamaica Beckons to Diaspora: “Cum Bak Ya!”
The St. Thomas Heritage and Tourism Committee and the philanthropic organization Upliftment Jamaica are set to turn the spotlight on the parish of St. Thomas with a week-long roster of activities aimed at celebrating the parish’s culture and history, as well as providing a forum to acquaint potential investors with a range of investment opportunities, particularly within the agricultural and tourism sectors. The initiative which is dubbed Cum Bak Ya!
The main investment thrust of Cum Back Ya will be the staging of the Paul Bogle International Trade Fair, which will highlight key development areas, including agriculture and agro-processing, advertising, information and communications technology (ICT), manufacturing and also tourism, particularly within the area of health and wellness. The trade fair will also provide attendees with information on critical needs areas requiring support, including education and training as well as environmental preservation. In addition to hosting the international trade fair, Upliftment Jamaica will also host several private business meetings, seminars and mini workshops targeting specific productive sectors, a special symposium on education, as well as a health and wellness festival
Cum Back Ya 2007 will also feature the Paul Bogle Heritage Tours, allowing participants to tour heritage sites, trails and farms in St. Thomas, which will offer visual aids and related memorabilia. The extensive roster of events will be rounded out with the hosting of the 2007 Upliftment International Gala Awards Dinner on Saturday, December 8 and a Grand Gospel Concert on Sunday, December 9. For more information contact: O’Neil Hamilton, phone: 202-986-0182; Fax: 202-986-0184; Email: [email protected]
Jamaican Association of Miami-Dade Educators (JADE) Brings Hope with School Supplies to Jamaican School for Deaf
With the support of donations from Howard McMillan Middle School, Calusa Elementary School, and Perrine Peters Methodist Church, JADE collected school supplies for the benefit of Lister Mair Gilby High School for the Deaf located Mona, Gordon Town Estate in Kingston. Twelve boxes were shipped to Jamaica, courtesy of Mr. Joseph Rhoden of Antilles Shipping. JADE will be presenting each child with a gift bag and treating the students to lunch.
Upcoming Events of Note – Get Involved – Connect – Celebrate
Wednesday, November 28, 2007, 7pm
Trinidad & Tobago/USA Chamber of Commerce
An evening of networking and showcasing
Q Restaurant & Lounge
3575 NE 207th St. B11, Aventura
For more information: 305-652-3626
Or e-mail: [email protected]
Friday, November 30, 2007, 7pm
Florida Memorial University
Department of Visual and Performing Arts
Scholarship Banquet
“A Journey of One Thousand Miles Begins With . . . “
Albert E. & Sadie Smith Conference Center
Admission: $50
Performances by Florida Memorial Steelband, Jazz Band,
Ambassador Chorale, Pop Ensemble and more
Saturday, December 1
Jamaica Investment Forum
Details above
Saturday, December 1, 2007, 7pm
Barbados 41st Anniversary of Independence
Black & Gold Ball
Presented by:
The Barbados Cultural Society of South Florida
Sheraton Hotel Ft. Lauderdale Airport Hotel
1825 Griffin Rd., Dania
Celebrating Barbados 41st Year of Independence
For more information contact:
Roslyn 954-806-1377
Sunday, December 2, 2007, 11am
Diaspora of Trinidad & Tobago Family Day
Lake Ida Park East, NW 9th Street, Delray Beach
Admission: $5.00 per Person
Kids Under 12 Free
Featuring: Steelpan Music. Parang Band, and Trini Christmas Music
and sports
For more information, call Kamal Abdool -561-376-7251
Or Andy Ansola – 954-274-7233
Tuesday, December 4, 2007, Opening Reception, 6pm
Safety Zones: Art Basel/ Miami Exhibit
Featured Artists
Deborah Jack, Jean Chiang, John Cox, Erman, Danny Ramirez, Luisa Mesa, Gail Ruiz, Rodney Jackson, Tere Pastoriza, Holly Parotti, Natalia Vasquez, Natalia Schonowski & Aurora Molina, Carolina Vasquez, Dinorah de Jesus Rodriguez, Gerardo Gonzalez-Quevedo,Ian Colon & William Thomas Porter, Alejandro Contreras, Lynn Parotti
countries featured: Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, St Maarten, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic Haiti, Venezuela and Columbia.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 6 pm: special late hours during Art Basel.
Special Presentations
Caribbean Crossroads Breakfast Series daily Dec 5 -7 @ 9:am 11:am
featuring Curators, Writers, Journalist and DVG featured Artists
Artist Talk, Saturday, December 8, 2007, 2pm – 4pm
Location: 3938 N. Miami Avenue
Miami Design District
For more information, call 305.573.4046 or visit www.diasporavibe.net
December 3-5, 2007
31st Annual Caribbean-Central American Action Conference
Prime Minister Bruce Golding Visits South Florida for Conference
For more information, visit www.c-caa.org
Saturday, December 1, 2007, 3:30pm
Kendall Community Church of God
International Tea Party & Fashion Show
‘Gateway To The World’
8795 SW 112 Street, Miami, FL 33176
Phone: 305-274-3072
Gate Prizes, Entertainment & Beautiful Fashions
Thursday, December, 6, 2007, 6pm
In Collaboration With and
Under the Distinguished Patronage
of the Consul General of Jamaica
The Hon. C.P. Ricardo Allicock
Mother and Son Jamaican Art Exhibition
featuring
Lisa Narcisse & Sean Narcisse Spence
South Regional/Broward Community College
7300 Pines Boulevard
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
RSVP: 954-963-8555
Friday, December 7, 7pm
Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce
2nd Annual Gala
Doing Business in Paradise
Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel
Featuring: Midnight Star
Admission: $100; $1250 Corporate Table
For more information, visit www.m-dcc.org
Or call 305-751-8648
Saturday, December 8th, 11am-2pm
Jamaican Diaspora Southern US
2008 Strategic Planning Meeting/Conference Call
Holy Family Episcopal Church
18501 NW 7th Avenue, Miami Gardens
Purpose: To set goals for Jan-June 2008
To RSVP: Call 786-349-2584 or email: [email protected]
Saturday, December 8, 2007, 8pm
The Mico Alumni Association of South Florida
Annual Christmas Party
The Church of Atonement Banquet Hall
4401 West Oakland Park Blvd
Admission: $25.00
Music by DJ Buywise
For tickets and further information, contact Errol Evans at 954 804-7200
Saturday, December 8, 2007, 9:30 p.m.
Montego Bay High School Alumnae Association of South Florida
Presents its
Annual Pre-Christmas Celebration
West Broward Hall
927 NW 178th Avenue, Pembroke Pines
(off Pines Blvd. & 178th Avenue North Side)
Admission: $35 Adv.; $40 at Door
For more information: 561-714-3441
Saturday, December 8, 2007, 7pm
Caribbean Bar Association
Annual Christmas Party
3295 SW 117th Avenue, Davie
Contribution: $25 w/o a toy; $20 with a toy
For more information, contact Sherylle Gordon, [email protected]
Or (954) 958-1584 or Cherine Smith, [email protected] or (954) 527-1115.
Saturday, December 8, 2007, 7pm
Caribbean Bar Association, Central Florida Chapter
2007 Annual Christmas Party
Rotary Club at the corner of Kirkman Road and Old Winter Garden Road
Admission: Unwrapped toy; $10
Caribbean Women Making A Difference
Offer Baked Goods for the Holidays
Order today: Bajan Pound Cake ($20); Bahamian Rum Cake with Walnuts ($25);
Jamaican Rum Cake ($25); Bahamian Guava Duff ($20); Jamaican Bread Pudding ($20)
Place your order with me for a special Delivery in time for the holidays!!
Proceeds benefit CWMD’s EducateMe Program
Contact Krista Hopwood at 754-214-0188 or Alicia Chamber at 954-918-6063
EVENTS IN ATLANTA-GEORGIA
Thursday, Dec. 6th, 2007 6 – 9pm
The International Association of Caribbean Organizations 2007-Cultures of the Caribbean event. The theme this year is “Women Empowering Women”. World Trade Center-Atlanta 303 Peachtree Street, Atlanta GA 30308, part proceeds to the Women’s Resource and Outreach Centre (WROC) in Kingston, Jamaica. Call 404-813-6670.
http://www.iaco-usa.org/2007-cultures_of_the_caribbean.htm
Sunday, December 9, 2007 @ 5:30pm
The Georgia Supreme Cricket League Will Have an Awards Presentation For Top Performers At Footprints Restaurant And Lounge, 4185 Snapfinger Woods Drive, Lithonia, From 5.30-9.00pm On Sunday December 9th 2007. $15.00 At The Gate Music, Food, Fun 404 288 9440.
Sunday, December 9, 2007 @ 9pm
Integrity Children’s Fund- “Krismas Karols”; NcNair High School Auditorium. Featuring Judy Mowatt and Jon Williams. Call 678-318-1926 for tickets and info.
Saturday, December 15, 2007 @ 8pm
KC Old Boys’ Annual Scholarship Dance – Alpharetta Clubhouse; DJ Migraine; Call 404-421-0171 for tickets and info.
If your organization is hosting a public event (especially for the upcoming holidays), please forward at your earliest convenience confirmed details to CONNECT with the community at large. Please forward the attached to others in your family and community circle.
Marlon A. Hill, Esq.
Advisory Board Member
Jamaican Diaspora Southern United States
786-349-2584; 876-621-0102 (Jamaica) ● Facsimile: 786-551-0785
[email protected]
Andy Adams (TX, NM, AZ) * Janeth Simpson-Brown (TN, OK, AK)
Alan Alberga/Jason Walker (GA) * Wayne Golding (North/Central FL)
Junior Farquharson (Palm Beaches/Treasure Coast, FL)
Dale Holness (Broward County)
Jennifer Hue/Salomie Chung (Miami-Dade County)
CONNECT * STRENGTHEN * ACT * CELEBRATE
Unleashing the Potential
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Jamaican Diaspora Southern US is to unite and galvanize all Jamaicans and Jamaican organizations, their talents, resources, and potential throughout the Southern United States for the benefit of their local communities and the future development and support of Jamaica
