Jamaican High Commission United Kingdom

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Dear Fellow Jamaicans and Friends of Jamaica, 

We officially invite you to join us for the Inaugural GJDYC Online Youth Summit under the theme ‘Leading Beyond Covid-19: Industries, Impact and Innovations’ June 15-20, 2020. 11 industries, 11 panels discussions, over 35 speakers, and special remarks from Minister of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade; Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith on Diaspora Day: June 16 as well as featured remarks from State Minister the Hon. Alando Terrelonge MP on June 18. Thank you to our Global Sponsor Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS).

Register NOW at www.globaljayouth.com   

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Dear Fellow Jamaicans and Friends of Jamaica, 

I sincerely hope you and your families are thriving well during this challenging time of the coronavirus pandemic.

Please see attached for information and your usual kind support, flyer in relation to Telethon Jamaica:  “Together We Stand”, which will take place on Sunday, 12^th April 2020.

Please note toll free number for the UK is +44 808 189 6147. Click HERE for further information.

Thank you in advance for your support of this worthy cause.

Please click HERE to view the Christmas Closure Notice for the upcoming holiday period.

Fellow Jamaicans,

As you may know, Jamaica is making significant strides to improve the engagement and involvement of our Diaspora in our nation’s development.  One major tool of engagement has been the Diaspora Advisory Board which has been in existence for the past 15 years.

Arising from discussions with Diasporans across the globe and other stakeholders, it became clear that there needed to be an expansion of the Board which would take into account Jamaicans from other regions who were not currently a part of the Board. Consequently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, in collaboration with the current Diaspora Advisory Board Members discussed and agreed on the creation of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC).

The new Council will be established in January 2020. It is a more inclusive and expanded mechanism for deeper and wider collaboration among and within the Jamaican Diaspora.  The main role of the Council is to serve as an advisory and consultative body to create pathways for increased engagement with and involvement of the Jamaican Diaspora.

Membership of the Council will comprise twenty-eight (28) members to allow for global representation. Fourteen (14) will be elected from Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Of the fourteen (14), seven (7) members will be Youth Leaders between the ages of 18 and 35 years who will also form part of this new engagement structure. Young people are critical to the sustainability of the Diaspora movement.

The first cohort of Youth Leaders for this Council will be appointed, given the establishment of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC).   The remaining 14 members will be selected from other regions including: Africa, Asia and the Pacific; the Middle East; the Caribbean; Latin America and Europe. The Council will also include persons with expertise from the following sectors: Education; Health and Wellness; Arts, Sports and Culture; Citizen Security; Development Issues; Faith-based Community and Commerce.

Electoral Committees are being formed in the respective locations to conduct and manage the logistics for the election of Global Jamaica Diaspora Council members.  The information, including the voter registration form and the nomination form, as well as the final slate of candidates are posted on the High Commission’s website and social media pages.

We are encouraging all Jamaicans whether by birth, descent, marriage, naturalisation or registration to offer yourself to become a member of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council.  Similarly, your participation by way of voting is essential to the election process.  

The Mission would also appreciate, in particular, the support of community leaders and organizations in the UK, in promoting this important election process.

Please find attached for your information, the following documents:

-  Brochure

- Briefing Notes on the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC), inclusive of an illustrative chart of the new membership structure;

-  Terms of Reference and Election process for members to the GJDC; and

-  Frequently Asked Questions on the GJDC.

You may also visit the website at: https://www.globaljadiasporacouncil.com/

Thank you for your sustained interest in Jamaica.  We look forward to your participation in this important process and invite you to send any questions or comments to Contact Us/Feedback.

PROGRAMME - Jamaica's 58th Anniversary of Independence Virtual Service of Praise and Thanksgiving 

On the occasion of Jamaica’s 58^th Anniversary of Independence, the Jamaican High Commission will host a Service of Praise and Thanksgiving on Emancipation Day, Saturday, 1^st August 2020, commencing at 11 o’clock at the Emmanuel Centre, 9-23 Marsham Street, London SW1P 3DW.

While every effort will be made to welcome as many Jamaicans and Friends of Jamaica as possible, the capacity for the venue is 900. Consequently, seating will be on a first come first served basis.

Due to health and safety regulations, once the capacity of the Emmanuel Centre is reached, we will not be able to allow additional access to the building.

Persons planning to attend the service are being asked to be seated by 10:45a.m. and to follow the instructions of the stewards and ushers.

The doors of the Centre will closed at 10:55a.m. to facilitate the prompt start of the service. 

Your usual kind cooperation is requested.

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SAVE THE DATE

On the occasion of Jamaica’s 57^th Anniversary of Independence, the Jamaican High Commission will host a Service of Praise and Thanksgiving on Saturday, 27^th July 2019, commencing at 11 o’clock at the:

Emmanuel Centre, 9-23 Marsham Street,

London SW1P 3DW 

Guests are being asked to be seated by 10:45 a.m.

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Save-the-Date

The 8^th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference will be convened in Kingston, during the period 16^th to 20^th June 2019.  The theme of this year’s Conference is, “Jamaica and the Diaspora: Building Pathways for Sustainable Development”.  This recognises the synergies between our National Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which includes our Diaspora as an integral valued development partner.

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Are you or someone you know a member of the Windrush Generation?

Do you want to know more about the Windrush Compensation Scheme?

Do you have concerns about your status?

Then, come out and have your questions answered at this forum.  CLICK HERE  for more information.