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Good day.

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Ms. Sylvia McClure, former President of the Jamaican Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta, (JamCham).  On behalf of the Board of Directors of (JamCham), we wish to express our sincere condolences to the McClure family.

Our sister and friend will be remembered as the consummate professional who severed our community with passion and steadfastness.

Her legacy at JamCham will live on.  She will be sorely missed by the JamCham family.

Please see memorial service details below for this phenomenal Jamaican woman, who so selflessly served our community.

Public Viewing

AUG 24. 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (EDT)

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

566 Whitlock Ave. NW

Marietta, GA, 30064

Funeral Ceremony

AUG 24. 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (EDT)

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

566 Whitlock Ave. NW

Marietta, GA, 30064

Cemetery Details

Kennesaw Memorial Park

1306 Whitlock Avenue

Marietta, GA, 30064   Note:  A Repast will follow at the church following the Interment at Kennesaw Memorial Park.     May the Spirit of God be with the McClure family as they grieve the loss of their beloved Sylvia.  May her soul rest in everlasting peace.

Sincerely,

Suzette Arnold

President,

Jamaican Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta (JamCham)

president@jamchamatl.com

www.jamcham.com

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SOUTH FLORIDA

August 1:            Caribbean Emancipation Day – (5:30 pm) Church of Atonement 4401 W. Oakland Park Blvd,   Lauderdale Lakes 33313

August 2:            Celebrate Jamaica Independence Session with Fab 5 at Temple Beth      Emet Center,

4807 S. Flamingo Rd. Cooper City  – (305-794-8782 or 561-333-8853)

Jump off to Jamaica’s Independence Weekend “Life After Work” (LAW)                         5 pm-midnite

I.T. Boat Dock, 901 NE 3^rd Street, Dania Beach,     (305-623-5078)

August 3:            Family Fun In the Sun Fair – (10 am – 6 pm) Florida City

Loren Roberts Park, 627 NW 6^th Avenue, Florida City, FL 33034

Contact: 786-863-1843 or toptasteja@gmail.com

Jamaica Celebrates Independence – OLD TIME STREET DANCE                                           (3 pm – midnite).  The Warehouse, 3500 NW 15^th Str., Lauderhill,                                            33311 (DJ Mark Swaby)

Contact: 754-204-6443 / 954-608-7973 / 954-849-0056

                           Jamaica Independence Celebrations – (6 p.m – 10 p.m.)  Free Admission

                        Shirley Bianca Park, 6900 Miramar Pkwy. Miramar, Family Entertainment

Hosted by Mayor Wayne Messam.

Jamaica Independence Gala and Awards  (7:00 pm ) hosted by (JURA),                         Signature Grand,   Davie, Special guest: Hon. Christopher Tufton,                         Minister of Health.  www.jurainc.org

August 4:        Official Independence Thanksgiving Church Service, (4:00 pm) The     Faith Center, 5555 NW 95^th Avenue, FL 33351.Hosted by the Consulate General of                          Jamaica. Contact:  305-374-8431 or www.jamaiacgmiami.org

Independence Service Grace Episcopal Church (10:00 am)

3600 N. Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL  33407 Contact: 561-845-6060

Caribbean Independence Celebration Service, First United Methodist Church, 260 SW                                              Prima Vista Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 4:00 p.m. (954-806-7360)

Flag Raising & Independence Celebration (12 noon – 10 p.m.)

Lauderhill Sports Park  Lauderhill, FL 7500 W. Oakland Park Blvd.  (954-336-6223)

Jamaica 57 Independence Street Festival (3 pm -10 pm) Free Admission

Beauty & Progress Park (64^th Avenue & Miramar Pkwy) www.miramarfl.gov

August 7:             Jamaica Diaspora Day of Prayer  – (4:00 p.m)

                              Davie Community Worship Center, 4140 SW 54 Avenue, Davie, FL  33314

Jamaica Diaspora Day of Prayer    (7:00 pm)

Christway Baptist Church – 3500 South Douglas Road, Miramar, FL. 33025

August 17:          Marcus Garvey Rootz Extravaganza (7 pm – 10 pm) Lauderdale         Lakes Educational & Cultural Center, 3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes  (Free admission)

CENTRAL FLORIDA

July 27:                Jamaica Pre-Independence Session (FAB FIVE)  9 p.m.

                              Tampa Letter Carriers Hall 3003 Cypress Str. Tampa 33609

Contact:  813-505-6663 or 813-965-5475

August 4:            Independence Church Service – North Orlando  Seventh Day Adventist Church

4525 N. Hiawassee Rd. FL 32818   (4:00 p.m.)

Hosted by Jamaica American Association of Central FLA.

August 10:          Independence Gala, 7:pm., Jamaican/American Association of Central Florida at the Rosen Plaza, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819.  (www.jaaocf.com)

ATLANTA

August 4:            Ecumenical  Service of Thanksgiving (5 p.m.)

                              St. Timothy United Methodist Church,    5365 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain

Hosted by Honorary Consul for JA and JA community associations & businesses

August 10:          Annual Independence Gala & Scholarship Awards – Atlanta Marriot Marquis Hotel

Cocktail Reception – (6:00 pm)  www.atlantajamaicanassociation.org

HOUSTON

July 26:                Jamaica Foundation of Houston Community Forum & Investment  Series

                              Presenters:  Consul General Mair and Vivion Scully, JAMPRO.

July 27:                Annual Independence Gala, Jamaica Foundation of Houston, Red Oak Ballroom,                                          City Center, Houston, (7:pm)  Consul General R. Oliver Mair, Keynote  Speaker                                                          Contact: 291-241-9929   or www.jamaicafoundationhouston.org

August 4:            Ecumenical Independence Church Service Windsor Village Church, Houston,

Texas (9:50 am)   www.jamaicafoundationhouston.org

Cheryl Wynter, Consulate General of Jamaica, Miami

www.jamaicacgmiami.org

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