Addressing an audience of Jamaicans and friends of
“I am inviting you, the Jamaican Diaspora here in NY and around the world to become more involved in supporting our children, so that they will have equal opportunities to develop their full potential and contribute positively to the development of our country and excel in the global economy,” Mrs. Golding said.
Mrs. Golding told the audience that as part of the Government’s bold new approach to universal education, the Ministry of Education was finalizing plans for the launch of the Jamaica Education Trust.
She said that against the background of the 46th Anniversary of Independence and the world record breaking performance of sprint phenom, Usain Bolt at the Olympic Games in
“While we have made great strides, there are still areas on which we can improve. One such area is in the growth and development of our young children,” she noted, adding that the Foundation will provide resources and improves services for all Jamaican children regardless of their background.
Mrs. Golding was a special guest of the Jamaica Independence Anniversary Committee (JIAC), organizers of the annual
The Independence Anniversary Ball climaxed two weeks of events for Jamaicans in the Tri-State area of
