HAPPY 63rd ANNIVERSARY JAMAICA
FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES
1962-2025
JAMAICA 62nd INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION WAS AMAZING THANKS TO YOU, OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS AND CONTRIBUTORS!
1962-2025! 63 years of hard work, achievements, greatness and excelling notably in education, sports, music, medicine, tourism, agriculture, international affairs, and fashion.
This year JIFI~NYC has an array of activities planned starting April through December 2025 to celebrate the 63rd Anniversary of Jamaica's Independence.
The People's Ball 2022 Recap - Gallery
Past Events 2017 - Photo Credit: Ajamu photography and other sources
Past Distinguished Honorees
Past Distinguished Honorees
Past Distinguished Honorees
Past Distinguished Honorees
Past Distinguished Honorees
Past Distinguished Honorees
The Legacy awardees
*The Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP*
Current Prime Minister of Jamaica
Recipient of the (2017 Gala) Distinguished Leadership Award
*Most Hon. Edward Phillip George Seaga, ON, PC*
Former Prime Minister of Jamaica
Recipient of the Nation Builder Award at Jamaica Independence 55' in 2017
**In Loving Memory of beloved Former Prime Minister
The Right Honorable, Mr. Edward Philip George Seaga ON, PC . He was the fifth Prime Minister of Jamaica, from 1980 to 1989, and the leader of the Jamaica Labour Party from 1974 to 2005. He served as leader of the opposition from 1974 to 1980, and again from 1989 until January 2005.
Born: May 28, 1930, Boston, MA | Died : May 28, 2019, Miami, FL
Buried: June 23, 2019, National Heroes Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Children: Christopher Seaga, Gabrielle Seaga, Anabella Seaga, Andrew Seaga
Spouse: Carla Vendryes (m. 1996–2019), Mitsy Seaga (m. 1965–1995)
*Mr. Patrick A. Ewing*
Head Coach, Georgetown University
Hall of Fame Basketball Player, NBA New York Knicks
Recipient of the (2017) Son of the Soil Legacy Award
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