Jamaica Diaspora Summit set for Orlando

Jamaican Diaspora Southern United States and Advance Jamaica Inc. will be hosting this year’s Jamaican Diaspora Summit 2016 in Orlando, set for June 24 through 26th.

Under the theme “Recognizing our Achievements in the Diaspora…building on the legacy,” the Summit will feature three main interactive symposiums highlighting the intersection and interaction of the multi-generational Jamaican Diaspora. Attendees will  have a chance to collaborate with representatives from Jamaican Government and private sector on key target areas in need of development. The symposiums will encompass areas ranging from Media, Elected Office, Government Service, Clergy, Education, Academia, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Culture, Sports and Entertainment. One key additional component of the symposiums will be the implementing protocols and mechanisms for improved partnership between Jamaica and the Diaspora.

The Jamaica Diaspora Southern United States 2016 Gala event on Saturday June 25th will also highlight, honor and celebrate our Jamaican Diasporans and others who have contributed to the plethora of success stories.  The Jamaica Diaspora Summit 2016 will culminate on Sunday June 26th, 2016 with a massive Festival highlighting the larger Caribbean American Diaspora at the Caribbean American Heritage Month Festival, in collaboration with Heads of Caribbean Organizations of Central Florida.

“This event is intended to honor and celebrate the extraordinary Jamaican people, businesses and entrepreneurs in the diaspora,” says Wayne Golding, the South Eastern Representative of the Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board. “This event is also being held during Caribbean American Heritage Month when we recognize and honor the contributions of the Caribbean people to the fabric of American Society. Jamaicans have made an impact on American society from Politics, Sports, Entertainment and through Civic organizations.  This courageous spirit is one we will be highlighting and celebrating at the Jamaica Diaspora Summit.

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