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April 13, 2025
GLENMUIR HIGH SCHOOL PAST STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (UK) CHAPTER
April 13, 2025
April 13, 2025
An unforgettable evening of Reggae, Reggae Gospel and a variety of performances is planned for The Rhythm of Hope Concert at Woolwich Works on June 15th. The concert was formulated as a response to support communities in Jamaica devastated by fires in Kingston and St. Elizabeth back in February, destroying homes, businesses and agriculture. All funds raised will support Food for the Poor Jamaica and The Safety Box, a multi-award-winning organisation helping to divert young people away from knife crime in the UK. For sponsorships or to get involved, contact marketing@rohja.org
April 4, 2025
March 6, 2025
British Future who run the Windrush 100 network are looking for families from our communities who have a connection with fighting for the British Army to make VE Day at 80.
British Future really want to highlight the contribution of soldiers and families from the Commonwealth fighting for Britain. They want to make sure our Windrush families are included in the conversations and coverage about remembrance. In order to do this we need your help. If you know anyone who is willing to share their story please email info@britishfuture.org or info@windrush100.org.
Let's make sure our stories and histories are heard. We want veterans and their families daughters/sons and grandchildren/ friends / neighbours above the age of 18. Do let us know if you can help.
March 1, 2025
The Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy empowers Jamaican youth by matching them with diaspora mentors, fostering development through virtual mentorship sessions, leveraging diaspora resources and experience. To learn more about the JDMA, go here.
January 5, 2025
The latest edition of Semper Flagrans! our international newsletter is out now.
December 1, 2024
Glenmuir High created history by being the first school to successfully defend the ISSA/Wata U19 Schoolboys Champions Cup title as they beat the previously undefeated Jamaica College 3-1 at the National Stadium.
Goals by O'Neill Headly (2) and substitute Nyron Allen enabled Glenmuir to win their first silverware of the football season of what could be a potential treble. Congratulations and well done!
October 17, 2024
Military veterans have undertaken an 18-hour pilgrimage to Belgium to unveil a plaque honouring the 15,600 West Indian soldiers who served during the First World War.
Until now, no mention had been made of the service of thousands of soldiers from the British West Indies Regiment at St George's Memorial Church in Ypres – on the land where so many fought and 1,500 members of the regiment lost their lives during the conflict. Read more:
October 3, 2024
When: Thursday 3rd October, 2024
Where: Jamaican High Commission, South Kensington, London
Time: 5.30 pm (UK)