SOUTH FLORIDA – The Consulate General of Jamaica in Miami is now accepting entries for its Annual Essay Competition to commemorate Jamaica’s Independence 51st Anniversary.
The competition is open to all Jamaican children, first and second generation, residing in Florida State, and forms part of the Independence celebrations across the Florida communities.
Eligible students can choose from a selection of topics related to the island’s cultural heritage some of which include community leadership, entertainment, education, history, cultural heritage, geography and national development.
Applicants must be between five and eighteen years of age, normally resident in the State of Florida, and submit entries in one of three age categories – five to eight (5-8); nine to twelve (9-12); and thirteen to eighteen (13-18).
As they research and prepare compositions, applicants are given the opportunity to reflect on the nation’s history and culture; record how their Jamaican roots has impacted their upbringing; and the positive events that have catapulted the image of Jamaica and her outstanding Diaspora in the global arena. The deadline for the submission of entries is Wednesday, July 17th.
The winner in each category will be awarded with a plaque by the Consul General in celebration of Jamaica’s Independence. The event is partnered with the Partners for Youth Foundation, a Florida based community association engaged in youth development programmes.
For information on the competition interested persons may contact the Consulate General of Jamaica in Miami located at 25 Southeast Second Avenue, Suite 609, telephone (305-374-8431 ext. 232); email [email protected] or visit the Consulate’s website at www.jamaicacgmiami.org
