| - Jamaicans across Canada are
gearing up to celebrate Jamaica's 47th year of Independence, with
activities such as flag-raising ceremonies, and church services, under
this year's theme: 'I Believe in Jamaica'.
In Toronto, home to the largest
number of Jamaicans in Canada, and in the French-speaking city of
Montreal, the Independence festivities have already begun, with the
staging of 'Jamaica Day' in both cities, on July 25. Thousands of
Jamaicans decked out in the colours of black, green and gold, gathered
in both places to pay homage to all things Jamaican.
Jamaica's High Commissioner to
Canada, Her Excellency Evadne Coye, made an appearance at Jamaica Day,
in Toronto. She implored Jamaicans in the audience to continue to fly
the Jamaican flag with pride and to believe in Jamaica.
"We not only excel in sports or in
music," said the High Commissioner. "We possess people who can reach
the highest heights in any field. We believe in a Jamaica which will
overcome its problems, where unity will get us out of this economic
crisis. We believe in God. We believe in ourselves. We believe in
Jamaica," she said. Read More
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