The August heat in South Florida carried more than just humidity last weekend—it pulsed with the rhythm of reggae, the aroma of jerk chicken, and the unmistakable energy of Jamaica’s 63rd Independence celebrations.
At the center of it all was Jamaica’s newly appointed Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, making his inaugural official visit to one of the largest Jamaican communities outside the island.
What began as a formal diplomatic engagement quickly evolved into a full cultural immersion—one that underscored both the remarkable achievements of the Jamaican diaspora and its unwavering ties to the land of wood and water.
A weekend of firsts and foundations…