9 THE CONSULATE General of Jamaica, Miami is to host its annual service in recognition of Jamaica’s 62nd Anniversary of Independence on Sunday, July 28. The service, scheduled for 4 p.m., will be held at The Faith Center, 5555 NW 95th Avenue, Sunrise, Florida. This year’s sermon will be delivered by Bishop Clive Porter, senior pastor of the Victory Place International Worship Center in Lauderhill. The officiating minister will be Pastor Dr Clyde Bailey, senior pastor, The Faith Place Church in Miramar. The service will feature the official message from Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness. The service will also include several recitals from local performers including gospel performing artiste, Papa San; the South Florida Caribbean Chorale (SFCC), directed by Steve Higgins; Tallawah Mento Band, directed by Colin Smith; and the Jamaica Folk Revue. Consul General Oliver Mair appealed to the diaspora community and friends to unite “as we continue to work together to recover from Hurricane Beryl”. Proceeds from the service will go towards Jamaica’s Hurricane Beryl Relief efforts coordinated by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Proceeds from Independence service for Hurricane Beryl relief ATLANTA, GA: THE ATLANTA-BASED Jamaican Museum and Cultural Center (JMCC) is among scores of organisations and individuals coming to the aid of Jamaicans, displaced by Hurricane Beryl, the category 4 storm that swept through the island on July 3. Here, Dr Apollone Reid (second right), president of JMCC, presents a care package to Novelette Simpson (second left), of Lilliput, St James, whose property was damaged in the storm. Dr Juan Reid (left), and Inca Zeballis (right), JMCC members, lend their support to the effort. “These packages, containing essential food items such as canned goods, rice, dry foods, and flashlights with batteries, were gratefully received by the affected families Marcia Clarke and Novelette Simpson, whose homes suffered significant damage from the hurricane. Our commitment to supporting and uplifting our community in times of need remains steadfast. This initiative is a testament to the resilience and unity that define us as a people, and we will continue to extend our efforts to ensure that no one faces adversity alone.” Georgia-based organisation offers help to victims of Hurricane Beryl Dr. Apollone Reid (second right), president of JMCC, presents a care package to Novelette Simpson (second left), of Lilliput, St. James, whose property was damaged in the storm. Dr. Juan Reid (left), and Inca Zeballis (right), JMCC members, lend their support to the effort. CONTRIBUTED THE MONTHLY GLEANER | JULY 18 - AUGUST 17, 2024 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS
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