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Message from Mayor Rob Burton, Town of Oakville
Jamaicans at home and abroad are celebrating the 60th anniversary of Jamaica's independence under this year’s theme “Re-igniting a Nation for Greatness”. Over the past 60 years, Jamaicans have made great strides and overcame many struggles to become a sovereign nation with an admirable legislative framework, and a unique culture, which is globally recognized.
The flag’s colours have their own symbolic meanings. Green represents the Jamaican island itself, gold symbolizes the sun that shines onto it, and black signifies the people’s strength in the face of hardship.
Its history is one that speaks to the experiences of hardships, prosperity, growth, and the determination of its people as it continues to build and shape its own destiny.
It has come a long way from its colonial past and now enjoys several achievements which belie the country's physical size. Wi likkle but wi tallawah! A stable democracy, enlightened fundamental rights, and freedoms, increased infrastructure growth and development, and respect in the diplomatic community to name just a few.
It’s a Nation that fends off adversity while pushing itself to greater heights.
Jamaica exceeds the standard of a small Caribbean country as the internationally renowned fame and many coveted international titles that the country possesses further serve a proud people.
It is my privilege to congratulate Jamaicans on this monumental achievement and I know they will continue to raise the bar and serve as an example.
