The Official Jamaica 60 Diamond Jubilee Gala held on Saturday August 20 at the Marriott Marquis was hosted by the Consulate General of Jamaica, New York in partnership with Jamaica’s Promise. Jamaica’s Promise is Chaired by Ambassador Audrey Marks. Awardees for the evening were: Sandra Lindsey CD, Dr. Maurice Wright, Mr. Mark E. Newman, Mr. Jeffrey Flaks, Honourable Monty Alexander OJ, and Basil L. Anderson.
Consul General Wilson said she was “pleased that the Diaspora community had brought together a team dedicated to ensuring that the celebration will be worthy of the 60th anniversary. The Consulate is committed to making sure that the community is proud of being Jamaican,” she added.
The Diamond Jubilee Gala was attended by The Mayor of New York, Eric Adams, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith, VP Records CEO Chris Chin, and number of other elected officials and Diplomats.
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