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Wayne Messam, the event is also being staged in association with the Jamaica United Relief Association (JURA), a South Florida-based non-profit organization dedicated to help the less fortunate in the areas of health, education and social services in South Florida, Jamaica and the Caribbean

Consul General Mair continues to engage the Diaspora in projects benefitting primary health care in Jamaica Proceeds generated from the annual Jamaica 5K Run/Walk continue to support the Adopt A Clinic (AAC) Programme of the Ministry of Health and Wellness in Jamaica

So far, five clinics have been adopted from the annual registration These are located in rural areas across Jamaica Under the AAC programme, a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is established between the Ministry and the adopting agent The clinics benefit from a variety of donations, including a set financial obligation, mission trips and support teams from the benefactor

Jamaica’s Young Reggae Girlz have qualified for the final round of the CONCACAF Under-20 Women’s Championship after beating Honduras 2-0 in their final Group E preliminary game at the National Football Stadium in Managua, Nicaragua, Tuesday night

A second-minute strike from Natoya Atkinson settled the nerves of the Jamaicans, who had been forced into a must-win situation having gone into the top-of-the-table contest with an inferior goal difference Atkinson returned in the second minute of time added in the second half to seal the victory and book her team’s ticket to the Championships set for the Dominican

Republic between May 24 and June 3

Jamaica and Honduras entered Tuesday’s game with maximum six points after Jamaica defeated Anguilla 6-0 and Bermuda 2-0, while the Central Americans handed out 9-0 and 50 wins over Anguilla and Bermuda for their healthy goal average

The Young Reggae Girlz join Panama as the other country to have secured places for next month’s final round Only the six group winners will advance to the CONCACAF Championship where they will join the United States and Mexico at the championship

This Championship will serve as a qualifier for the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup scheduled for next year

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Branded as the Hi-5 team, the weekly group consisting of professionals, entrepreneurs, students, individuals, corporate leaders and sports enthusiasts, continue to stay in touch through their frequent social media communications The group has embraced other community projects such as those supporting the less fortunate

They also join in as volunteers at other local community events CG Mair continues to express appreciation to the many persons committing to their talent, expertise, resources and time when called upon to ‘give back’ He praised the charitable and alumni associations, churches, corporations and individuals for their active involvement as volunteers, donors and sponsors, participants all contributing to the success of the event annually

The 5K Run/Walk was first held in October 2019, by the Consul General and Hi-5 was coined as a result of the five clinics to be adopted by the Diaspora community of the

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Southern USA; hence the annual Hi-5 5K event. This followed the effort of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ initiative “Jamaica Moves” officially launched in April 2017, by Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton It has now become part of the daily lifestyle of nationals at home The Ministry of Health developed Jamaica Moves to equip the community with the knowledge and information to live a healthier life

Mr Mair has taken the challenge one step further across the Diaspora, as he has engaged nationals to also become more active in promoting healthier lifestyles here in the Diaspora and at home Here in South Florida, he has developed a weekly training program, free of charge to residents across the surrounding communities

This has been formalized by a coach, Jamaican sprinter, Daniel England, who has given of his time, encouraging persons to stay healthy through the five pillars of Hi-5 team open palm acknowledgement and endorsement Each finger on the open palm represents – a healthy diet, exercise, gratitude and positivity, philanthropy, enjoy life

The annual Jamaica 5K Run/Walk event is not only geared to improve physical lifestyles but also has a plethora of family fun activities and community participation including the awards ceremony, competitions, promotional activities by sponsors, health workshops and screenings, brunch serving and entertainment Consul General Mair is appealing to the communities to “ come out and enjoy a day of sports, healthy lifestyles and supporting our community through ‘giving back efforts’ and also to experience Brand Jamaica