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Today is the big day and we welcome all of our gallopers and sponsors to our Diamond Jubilee 5k Gallop!

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We are 2 days away from the big event and so excited to see everyone on Saturday!

There is still time to sign up! Don't miss your chance to gallop or trot this weekend! Come on down to Zoo Miami on Saturday and join the 5K Gallop/Trot!

To register visit https://charity.pledgeit.org/5KGallop

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The primary mission of the Jamaican Consulate General is the promotion and protection of the interest and welfare of Jamaicans visiting and residing in the Southern United States and we are so honored to have Consul General of Jamaica, Oliver Mair, joining us at the Diamond Jubilee 5k Gallop!

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Wah Gwaan: Come on down on to Zoo Miami on August 27, 2022 and join the 5K Gallop/Trot!

To register visit https://charity.pledgeit.org/5KGallop

We are so honored to have the Mayor of Miami Dade County, Daniella Levine Cava, present a proclamation celebrating Jamaica’s 60th Year of Independence at our Diamond Jubilee 5K Gallop!

To Sign up or donate visit: charity.pledgeit.org/5KGallop

Wah Gwaan: Come on down to Zoo Miami on August 27, 2022 and join the 5K Gallop/Trot!

To register visit https://charity.pledgeit.org/5KGallop

Every year on August 6, (previously first Monday in August), Jamaicans celebrate the removal of our dependence on Britain, to control specific functions of the country.

At this time we also honor all those persons who were responsible for the transfer of power.

The 5K Gallop is an inaugural event to celebrate Jamaica’s 60th year of independence which occurs on August 6, 2022.

The event will be a fundraiser to support schools in Jamaica which have been significantly impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic with loss of in-person learning and vital resources.

To Learn More visit: 5kgallop.org


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As we prepare for our 5k Gallop Diamond Jubilee, we want to thank all the sponsors/partners who have signed on to support our inaugural event.

We would like to recognize our sponsors/partners:

Baptist Health South Florida
First National Bank of South Miami
Figment Design
Jamaica Tourist Board
The American Friends of Jamaica
Caribbean Today News Magazine
Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins
Grace Kennedy
Jennifer's Homemade
Majesty Foods
Frames USA & Art Gallery
Jamaica Kitchen
Coral Gables United Church of Christ

Thank you to Xavier Murphy from Jamaicans.com for promoting the event I’m organizing in , on August 27th, to support needy schools in hard hit during the with loss of in-person learning and vital resources. The event will also commemorate anniversary of independence.

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
Danielle Cohen Higgins
Jamaica Ministry of Tourism
Beaches Boscobel, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
The American Friends of Jamaica, Inc.
Go Run Running Store
American Airlines
Sandals Foundation



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Wah Gwaan: 5K Fundraiser in Miami To Celebrate Jamaican Independence The Diamond Jubilee 5KGallop, a fundraiser to benefit schools in Jamaica, is set for Aug. 27 at Zoo Miami to celebrate Jamaica’s 60th year of independence and honor the “rich and vast contributions” of the Jamaican people to the way of life in South Florida.

Don’t forget to register for the 5KGallop! We have raised $35K in the last four weeks for the in . There is still time to meet the goal of $60K and to commemorate the 60th anniversary of . This is a worthy cause that will support multiple schools on the island hard hit during the with loss of in-person learning and vital resources. Let’s help this island nation which has provided relaxation and beautiful memories for so many!

The American Friends of Jamaica, Inc.
Go Run Running Store




Danielle Cohen Higgins
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
Dwight Marshalleck

Kudos to born Rickelle Williams for her outstanding work in !

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City of Miami Beach Government

Jamaica native leads push to lure companies to Miami Beach as city’s top corporate booster On a recent Monday afternoon in Miami Beach, nine people gathered in a city office in a cool conference room lit by the sunshine streaming in from the windows. A young woman sat at the head of an oval table, framed by long braids pinned behind her ears, clad in a classic black blazer and open-toed h...

Ann-Marie Campbell started as a cashier at The Home Depot and is now VP overseeing 2,000 stores.


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Jamaican Ann-Marie Campbell Started as a Cashier at Home Depot and is now Executive VP Overseeing Over 2,000 Stores Jamaican-born Ann-Marie Campbell manages 2,200 Home Depot stores, more than 400,000 employees, and runs the company’s international operations for Canada and Mexico.

A freak damaged sections of in over the weekend. About one-third of the from two classrooms was lost, a building that houses the principal’s office, and the library. A building that people know as the principal’s cottage, the entire roof of that building is , and there are several fallen trees, mostly coconut trees, across the school grounds. With throughout the school, an electrician was deployed Sunday to disconnect to some buildings because live wires were on the ground. The electrician, who is from the community of and is also a past student, turned up to offer assistance when he heard of the incident. High School is one of the schools that could receive funding from the event. Please register for $30, whether you plan to attend or not, because it helps the overall cause. The full article in the is below:

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20220704/freak-storm-aberdeen-high-sparks-school-community-unity?fbclid=IwAR0iATBSC5p4DggdcJpFPD3UBdybMEL7zv7AQKMwONTYbSzrqiI5bp8No40&fs=e&s=cl

Sandals Foundation
Danielle Cohen Higgins
Jamaica Ministry of Tourism
American Airlines
The American Friends of Jamaica, Inc.

Freak storm at Aberdeen High sparks school, community unity WESTERN BUREAU: A freak storm that damaged sections of Aberdeen High School in St Elizabeth at the weekend has rallied a spirit of resilience among faculty, past students, and residents of the northeastern St Elizabeth community amid relief that no...

Art Gallery destroyed by early morning 7/3/2022

I am devastated by this news in ! This gallery groomed who came from many different parishes to enter the art world and was also a popular attraction. Port Antonio Mayor Paul Thompson says "It was a facility that assisted greatly with the nurturing and tutoring of high school students, who developed the desire for ." Approximately 25 people, including those from the art gallery and youth information center, are out of a job and will be unable to earn from their livelihood.

I am going to add the Art Gallery to the list of "schools" that people can choose to support with their $30 registration for the or a targeted donation directly to the . This is a huge loss for an area that is one of the most beautiful in and helping to mold the next generation of artists to keep the culture alive. Thank you in advance for your support. Attached is the full article in the .

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20220703/sad-day-portl

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First National Bank of South Miami
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Support Tina Carroll-Scott - Diamond Jubilee 5K Gallop Thank you for your support of the Diamond Jubilee 5K Gallop! This is an opportunity for alums from all over the world to support their schools which have educated the best and brightest on the island and in the Jamaican diaspora. For non-Jamaicans who want to support the cause, but are not affiliate...

finally made flight-crew history on February 23, 2020. After 43 years of operating in , the airline’s Flight 2370 from Kingston to , Florida, was in the hands of an all-Jamaican crew. Maxine Meijerink, American’s general manager for , noted the company’s long history on the island and its pride in its crew. She went on to say that values and that the all-Jamaican flight was an example of its commitment to diversity and . will expand flight service into Ian Fleming airport this coming fall in , Saint Mary Parish, 10km east of . The event in Miami this August will raise money for schools all across the island including in . It would be great to have as a at the event!

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5K Gallop | Celebrating Jamaica's 60th Year of Independence The 5K Gallop is an inaugural event to celebrate Jamaica’s 60th year of independence which occurs on August 6, 2022. The event will be a fundraiser to support schools in Jamaica which have been significantly impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic with loss of in-person learning and vital resources....

“As we celebrate our 45th anniversary in , we are thrilled to launch our third destination in the island, , becoming the first US airline that offers access to this Caribbean paradise,” said José A Freig, Vice President of International and Premium Guest Services.

celebrates its own anniversary of independence on August 6th, 2022. The will commemorate this momentous milestone and raise funds for Jamaican which have suffered greatly from loss of in-person learning during the . It would be great to have as a for the event! Let’s continue to celebrate all that this nation has to offer and improve the lives of the Jamaican children and their families. and are central to individual and population well-being.🇯🇲

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Beaches Boscobel, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Sandals Grand Ocho Rios
The American Friends of Jamaica, Inc.

5K Gallop | Celebrating Jamaica's 60th Year of Independence The 5K Gallop is an inaugural event to celebrate Jamaica’s 60th year of independence which occurs on August 6, 2022. The event will be a fundraiser to support schools in Jamaica which have been significantly impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic with loss of in-person learning and vital resources....

There are fewer than 150 female pilots who fly for a living, or less than 1 percent overall, in the United States. Beth Powell who was born and educated in is one of those chosen few. “I got my private's (licence) at 17 at Wings Jamaica Limited, and then I came to the US thereafter. I left high school to flight school, literally," she said. She is currently a pilot with . Let’s celebrate in the breaking glass ceilings and making a positive impact in the community! This fundraising event is to support in Jamaica which have suffered during the with loss of in-person instruction. It would be great to have as a ! Hope to see you at the ! 🇯🇲

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Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
Danielle Cohen Higgins
Fayval Williams
Jamaica Ministry of Tourism
Mayor Wayne M Messam
Darryl Green
Jamaica Gleaner
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Jamaica-born pilot soars in the US It comes as no surprise that of the fewer than 100 African-American female commercial pilots in the United States, one of two employed to American Airlines (AA) is Jamaican-American.Beth Powell, one of 600 women flying for the world-famous airline,...

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The 5K Gallop is an inaugural event to celebrate Jamaica’s 60th year of independence which occurs on August 6, 2022. The event will be a fundraiser to support schools in Jamaica which have been significantly impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic with loss of in-person learning and vital resources.

To Register or Donate please visit: https://charity.pledgeit.org/5KGallop


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EDWIN ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The American Friends of Jamaica, Inc.