VIRTUAL JAMAICA INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

The August 10th Virtual Jamaica Independence Day Celebration program is as follows:

  • Introductions: Presented by Katherina Thompson, Clergy and Constituent Services Liaison for Queens Borough President Sharon Lee
 
  • Opening Remarks: Presented by Queens Borough President Sharon Lee
 
  • Remarks: Presented by Marcia O’Brien, President-Elect of the Rosedale Civic Association
 
  • Invocation: Presented by Pastor Vincent Williams of Parkway Baptist Church
 
  • National Anthems of the United States and Jamaica: Performed by Kerry Stubbs
 
  • Reflections and Remarks: Presented by Dr. Stacie NC Grant
 
  • Music Video: “I am a Jamaican” performed by Buju Banton
 
  • Cultural Performance: Performed by Andrew “Braata” Clarke
 
  • Closing Remarks: Presented by Queens Borough President Sharon Lee