Message from Angella Bennett, Regional Director Canada, Jamaica Tourist Board

Angella Bennett

Regional Director Canada, Jamaica Tourist Board.

On behalf of the Jamaica Tourist Board in Canada, I want to convey my heartfelt congratulations to Jamaica on our auspicious day of Independence. Not only is August 6 Independence Day, but as it’s our 60th year, 2022 also marks Jamaica’s Diamond Jubilee Anniversary of Independence.

I know I am not only speaking for myself when I say that Canadians hold a feeling of deep love and respect for Jamaican culture – spanning from our significant cultural contributions and deep impact on world music and history, to our signature cuisine and iconic motto of One Love. We hold this motto deeply in our hearts.

Our country’s success is not due to its progress in tourism and in recent times, tourism resilience, but also because of the unity and harmony shared among Jamaicans at home and abroad. Throughout this year, Jamaicans around the world will mark and honour 60 years of independence, not only through events held in Jamaica, but at international events curated to celebrate our nation’s independence abroad. There’s a little Jamaica in all of us, and this is the year to rediscover Jamaica and fall in love with our island all over again.