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NewsSouth Florida Caribbean NewsAugust 2, 2026Miami-Dade

Jamaican community in Washington region holds thanksgiving service for independence and emancipation anniversaries

Members of the Jamaican community and supporters gathered at the Seabrook Seventh-day Adventist Church in Lanham, Maryland, on Sunday to commemorate Jamaican Independence and Emancipation anniversaries.

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Why It Matters

This event serves as a cultural gathering for the Jamaican in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia () area to mark significant national historical milestones.

Key Facts

  • The event took place on Sunday in Lanham, Maryland.
  • The gathering was held at the Seabrook Seventh-day Adventist Church.
  • The service commemorated Jamaican Independence and Emancipation anniversaries.
  • Attendees included Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica from the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region.

Who's Mentioned

personLishann Salmon“Chargée d’Affaires for the Embassy of Jamaica”locationLanham“The city in Maryland where the event took place.”personVanessa Butler Andrew“Recipient of the Individual Award”personDonovan Murphy“CEO of Island Quizine”otherHurricane Melissa“Natural disaster prompting recovery efforts”locationSeabrook Seventh-day Adventist Church“Venue for the thanksgiving service”personBasil Morgan“Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award”organizationSouth Florida Caribbean News“The news outlet that published the article.”personEron Henry“Rev. and editor at Judson Press”organizationWindsor Therapeutic Centre“Recipient of funds collected during the service”