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‘We are one people’-Jamaican Association

-Association extends open invitation to ‘Fun in the Sun’ on Peter Island
Photo of recent fundraising event held at Althea Scatliffe School compound. ‘Fun in the Sun’ will be held at Oceans Seven on Peter Island on Monday July 1, 2013 and is open to persons of any nationality. While on the island, persons could involve themselves in games, a Caribbean quiz, dance and swimming competitions, among other activities. Photo: VINO/File
Persons can expect a variety of dishes on sale at an affordable price, which will range from $ 5 to $15. Photo: VINO/File
Persons can expect a variety of dishes on sale at an affordable price, which will range from $ 5 to $15. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amidst all the hiring and firing and bickering about “who from here” and who are “not from here”, the Association of Jamaican Residents (BVI) is organising a fun day on July 1, 2013 that creates a perfect opportunity for persons to set all their differences aside and show the “one love” that the legendary Jamaican reggae artiste Bob Marley sang about many years ago.

The event dubbed ‘Fun in the Sun’ will be held at Oceans Seven on Peter Island and is open to persons of any nationality. While on the island, persons could involve themselves in games, a Caribbean quiz, dance and swimming competitions, among other activities.

According to Entertainment Chairman of the Association of Jamaican Residents (BVI), Mr Ziggy Effion Lewis, last year was a “blast” with more than a hundred persons in attendance and this year the association is expecting more.

“At this event, all of us come together to share our different cultures, dances, games and to interact as one people. Sometimes we are seen as Jamaicans, Guyanese or Tolans but really and truly we are one people,” Mr Lewis told Virgin Islands News Online.

Meanwhile, the ‘Fun in the Sun’ begins at 9 A.M. and concludes at 5 P.M. A ferry will depart the Road Town ferry dock at 9:20 A.M. The boat ride is considered free but according to Lewis, “we are asking for a contribution of $5 to help offset the ferry cost...the cost for lunch will also be kept at an affordable price and will range from $ 5 to $15.”

Persons wishing further information can contact the Association of Jamaican Residents (BVI) on 343-9743.

“The event is not only for Jamaicans, everyone is invited,” Mr Lewis emphasised.

22 Responses to “‘We are one people’-Jamaican Association”

  • long look me come from (26/06/2013, 15:18) Like (2) Dislike (13) Reply
    They all say that!!!
  • weed (26/06/2013, 17:50) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Every well thinking Jamaican welcome this bit of good news.

  • hALF A Jamaican popo (26/06/2013, 20:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    me say is sad ting me got to work, the price is right and nice fun going be good trust me people come out come out
  • Strupppzzzz (26/06/2013, 22:14) Like (2) Dislike (43) Reply
    We are not all one. This is our house and you are invited guests who came and stripped us of our identity, our jobs, and lord knows what else. What other country reciprocates for the benefits you people get here. You all were happy when we had our heads in the sand and now you want to silence us as soon as we have found our voice. To the labour department where are the statistics on ratios in the public and private sectors. How many natives are hired not married in and belonger card holder NATIVES. It is astounding and shameful. Well actually we may very well be one. That is like one native vilander to every 10 jamacians etc
    • -_- (27/06/2013, 08:27) Like (17) Dislike (5) Reply
      -__-.. Shut up.. When natives go to school, attain a degree and graduate who will deny them job? You are never entitled to ANYTHING in this world you EARN it. Most people have the ridiculous mentality that all non- natives are less than. When some of them have more rights to a position because of their education than the people who hold it. Stop bickering, make a way for yourself and stop waiting for sh*t to be handed to you.
      • jancrow (27/06/2013, 09:25) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
        Thank you, its obvious that Strupppzzz is one of the donse uneducated local that is faustrated with their self because of their own personal demize, so they will hate everything and anything positive, pay it no mind and push forward with positiveness, most they could do is blow hot air they cant stop progress.
  • waittt (26/06/2013, 22:49) Like (5) Dislike (141) Reply
    ayo bear try dont over stay ayo visit ur hear
  • tf?? (26/06/2013, 23:01) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    yall really need to have an assossiation?
    • lol lol (27/06/2013, 12:01) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
      dem cant get along how dem going have an association, it going take hell to kno who leading even that everyone of dem want be head
  • . (26/06/2013, 23:24) Like (3) Dislike (24) Reply
    yeah...a bad set ah people.
  • The real (27/06/2013, 09:23) Like (3) Dislike (17) Reply

    we are most definitely NOT one people! Jamaicans can well afford to kick up and fete since they are still employed but we BVIslanders who have been laid off with no support from our Labour Department must sit home and suck salt.

    In. Our. Own. Country.

    • VIslander (27/06/2013, 11:43) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply

      WE??? LMAO!!! I don't know who joining you with that sh%^.

    • little miss (28/06/2013, 11:52) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      that is the way ayu like it.get up and do some thing for ayu self.sit down and wait for sugar it will come to ayu
  • lawd have mercy (27/06/2013, 10:26) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    how some of u people so bad mind and worthless go an form a BVI assossiation or lobby the NDP for ue happiness thats wht u voted for ?/
  • speak your mind (27/06/2013, 11:38) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    I wonder if this Island is not apart of earth are if it was created by the ppl of the virgin island are by God remember we all are passing through from to dust we came and to the dust we will return don't waste ur little life fighting and treating ppl from another part of earth like they from space particular our black brothers and sisters
  • caribgirl (27/06/2013, 12:02) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    I can tell you that the Jamaicans are great people.
    They certainly know how to treat people in a tourist area.
    I know this because after living on many different Caribbean
    Islands, I have always found that the friendliest people were
    Jamaicans who work there.
  • Funny (27/06/2013, 16:31) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is an excellent way to celebrate Territory Day. :-)
  • Really-one people?? (28/06/2013, 11:24) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    But why would they inviting everyone to their jam down session when we have a National celebration for Territory Day planned by the Government. The first of it's kind. To me this is BALTANT DISRESPECT OF OUR CULTURE in our country where we allow individuals to come and live amongst us. This action says that 'we don't care about you all and your culture we will do what we want to do anyway'.
  • watchful (29/06/2013, 09:22) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    As a jamaican, i was taught that " out of many, we are one" this message is one of love. Culturally we embrace everyone. That is why you'll find Chinese,indian, arab and Caucasian jamaicans. I can understand why you feel disrespected but are the rest us invited to join in the celebrations. I have lived in a few caribbean countries and i find it sad that we try so hard to separate ourselves from each other when the rest of the world sees us as one "afro-caribbean". Across the diaspora all we need is love and unity. Look and the EU why can't we as smarter people work things out and unit. Not to loose yourselves culturally but rather to work together to make life better for all of us. Just an observation; its not the caribbean people who are causing the cultural decay; look further north!


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