The Jamaica Organization of New Jersey apologizes for a past president’s remarks at a public flag-raising ceremony.
“We recognize that these remarks were not only inaccurate but hurtful to Consul General Alsion Wilson and Ambassador Audrey Marks and their respective offices,” said JON-J President Owen Eccles, “as an organization, we strive to promote unity, collaboration, and respect among our Jamaican people; furthermore, these remarks did not accurately portray the partnership that the JON-J organization has built and enjoys with both these offices.”
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The Jamaica Organization of New Jersey (JON-J) wishes to acknowledge and highlight the fact that both these offices, especially that of the Consul General, have been very supportive of the organization and have partnered with JON-J to provide support to Jamaicans in the diaspora and at home in Jamaica.
The leadership of JON-J is satisfied based on dialog with the member who made the controversial statement that there was no malicious intent or ill-will behind the comments and sends heartfelt apologies for the hurt and misunderstanding caused.
The JON-J organization looks forward to continuing a collaborative partnership with the Consulate and the Ambassador’s office.
