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Right around the world Jamaicans and those who love Jamaica have kicked off a year of activities and celebrations to honour Jamaica's 50th year of independence in 2012.
The Jamaica 50th Committee in Toronto issued a news release today highlighting events this weekend including "Jambana" August 1st at the Downsview Park.
"Homecoming will be announced by the Consul General of Jamaica to Toronto, Mr. Seth George Ramocan, during his presentation to the event at 3:45p.m."
Events include a Golf Tour (courses around Jamaica) and local events in every parish, the following website is tracking events in Jamaica and in other locations (esp. Toronto).
Edited to add details about the Golf Tour:
The Jamaica 50
th
Anniversary celebrations being organized by the Jamaican Diaspora
in Toronto now includes a celebrity PROAM golf tournament which will kick-off with
a welcome event and round at the oldest golf club, Manchester Golf Club, followed by
rounds at Jamaica’s finest golf courses as follows:
Monday, April 23, 2012 - Manchester Golf Club (Welcome reception)
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 – Constant Spring Golf Club
Thursday, April 26, 2012 – Caymanas Golf & Country Club
Saturday, April 28, 2012 - The Tryall Club
Sunday, April 29, 2012 – Sandals Golf & Country Club (Closing, & Prizes)
Contact info: [email protected]
Website info:
Jamaica 50th Celebrations
Sharon
The Jamaica 50th Committee in Toronto issued a news release today highlighting events this weekend including "Jambana" August 1st at the Downsview Park.
"Homecoming will be announced by the Consul General of Jamaica to Toronto, Mr. Seth George Ramocan, during his presentation to the event at 3:45p.m."
Events include a Golf Tour (courses around Jamaica) and local events in every parish, the following website is tracking events in Jamaica and in other locations (esp. Toronto).
Edited to add details about the Golf Tour:
The Jamaica 50
th
Anniversary celebrations being organized by the Jamaican Diaspora
in Toronto now includes a celebrity PROAM golf tournament which will kick-off with
a welcome event and round at the oldest golf club, Manchester Golf Club, followed by
rounds at Jamaica’s finest golf courses as follows:
Monday, April 23, 2012 - Manchester Golf Club (Welcome reception)
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 – Constant Spring Golf Club
Thursday, April 26, 2012 – Caymanas Golf & Country Club
Saturday, April 28, 2012 - The Tryall Club
Sunday, April 29, 2012 – Sandals Golf & Country Club (Closing, & Prizes)
Contact info: [email protected]
Website info:
Jamaica 50th Celebrations
Sharon
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