HAPPY 61ST INDEPENDENCE JAMAICA

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SAVE * THE * DATE *15TH, AUGUST  2020
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1962-2023

JAMAICA 60TH INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS WERE AMAZING THANKS TO YOU, OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS AND CONTRIBUTORS! 

1962-2022!  60 years of hard work,  achievements,  greatness and excelling notably in education,  sports, music, medicine, tourism, agriculture, international affairs, and fashion.  This year JIFINYC has an array of activities planned starting April through December 2023. 

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    the legacy awardEEs

    *The Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP*

    Current Prime Minister of Jamaica

    Recipient of the 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 our 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 Son of the Soil Legacy Award

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    "Your Generous Donation of Just $15.00 Will Help OUR GOAL"

                             IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN FOR                                      "THE OFFICIAL PEOPLE'S BALL".  JOIN US,  AS WE CELEBRATE JAMAICA'S 61ST INDEPENDENCE.  

      "GET READY TO  TO ROCK READY" 

    SATURDAY,  5TH AUGUST 2023 

    • TIME: 6:00PM-7:00PM (Queens, New York ) 
    • Come meet our Guest Speakers and Honorees
    • Cocktail, Silent Auction, Awards, Dinner and Dancing 
    • Venue: TBA Soon

     "Out Of Many We Are One" 

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