Message to the Diaspora From Her Excellency Sharon J Miller, Jamaican High Commissioner to Canada

Her Excellency Sharon J Miller Jamaican High Commissioner to Canada

As we celebrate our Diamond Jubilee of nationhood under the theme, Jamaica60: Reigniting a Nation for Greatness, I extend my heartiest congratulations to Consul General Lincoln Downer, the staff of the Consulate, members of the Toronto Jamaica60 organising committee, sponsors, and friends of Jamaica, for the work being done to highlight Jamaica in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

For generations of Jamaicans, independence is a time to celebrate the indomitable spirit of our people, to pay homage to the achievements of our scholars, diplomats, artistes, and athletes, who, through hard work and discipline, have made Jamaica a household name globally and have secured her a place in the annals of world history.

We give due recognition at this time also to the many unsung heroes, our healthcare and other frontline workers in particular, who through their resilience and sacrifice have shown current and future generations that there is a duty to use their gifts and talents in service of each other, and by extension the homeland.

I commend the team in Toronto for honouring this, our tradition in the GTA and beyond; the lighting of Niagara Falls with the black, green and gold, as well as the Canada-Jamaica Connection ‘Talk Yuh Talk’ cultural evening comes readily to mind.

As I reflect on the journey to this day, I am assured that we have shown the skills necessary to make Jamaica the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business.

Congratulations on a job well done!

SJMiller

Sharon J Miller High Commissioner