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- November 23rd, 2001 - Jamaica Chapter Selected New Executive Body
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- MIAMI, November 4th, 2001 (JIS) - Jamaicans Urged to Become Economic Force in Florida:
Eric Hammond, founder of the Greater Caribbean Chamber of Commerce in Fort Lauderdale, has said there were enough Jamaicans living in Florida for them to become an influential political and economic force in that State.
He was the guest speaker at a recent annual banquet to mark the 40th anniversary celebration of the Morant Bay High School, in St. Thomas, held at the Holiday Inn in Plantation, South Florida.
Mr. Hammond appealed to his audience to prepare themselves academically, while seeking United States citizenship, to become more active in the decision-making process of their "adopted" homeland. There are some 300,000 Jamaicans resident in the tri-county area of South Florida - Palm Beach, Broward and Dade.
He also encouraged them to take advantage of business opportunities in the government and private sectors. At the banquet, hosted by the South Florida chapter of the Morant Bay Alumni Association, Mr. Hammond commended the members of the two-year-old association for their efforts at revitalising their alma mater through fundraising activities and other supporting events.
Throughout this year, several events have been staged by other chapters of the school to mark its anniversary.Orville Campbell, President of the South Florida chapter, said his group had been working closely with the administrative staff of the institution in Jamaica, to develop projects and create incentives aimed at increasing student achievement.
He challenged members of the South Florida chapter to "stay united", as this would strengthen their ability to harness resources in addressing the needs of the school.
Commendations were sent to the alumni association from Jamaica's Minister of Education, Youth and Culture, Senator Burchell Whiteman, who praised the group for its co-operative efforts in providing assistance to improve the learning conditions of the 40-year-old institution.
Mr. Whiteman said that the contribution of these support groups was indicative of the unity, strength and sense of purpose that characterised the high standards of the schools in Jamaica.
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- July 27th, 2001 - Juliet Cuthbert Launched "The Howard Jackson Memorial Fund"
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