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Jamaicans on Vancouver Island Canadian Services Society (JOVICSS) invites you to join us for Jamaica Day 2026 , happening on the last Friday of February ! 🎉 What is Jamaica Day? Jamaica Day was first introduced by the Governor General of Jamaica, Sir Patrick Allen , as a way to celebrate Jamaica’s culture, heritage, and achievements. It’s a day to honor the island’s vibrant history, people, and enduring contributions to the world. 🌟 Here in Victoria, we’re bringing those is

We hope this message finds you well. We (JOVICSS) are launching our “Help Jamaica Rebuild” Relief Initiative , beginning this Saturday, November 29 , at Bluebird Storage - Quadra . We are truly grateful to Bluebird Storage for generously providing two months of free storage to support this humanitarian effort. Date: Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 Time: 10am to 3pm Location: Bluebird Self Storage, 2120 Quadra Street  (Entrance on Princess Street) This initiative will be ongoing , a

A Celebration of Community, Culture & Giving The holiday season is upon us — and with it comes a time to gather, share, and spread love. ❤️Jamaicans On Vancouver Island (JOVICSS) invites you to join us for our Annual Charity Christmas Dinner & Dance  — a festive evening that blends the warmth of Jamaican culture with the true spirit of giving. 📅 Date:  Saturday, December 6, 2025 🕔 Time:  Doors open at 5:00 PM 📍 Venue:  St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 753 Burnside Rd W, Victo

The vibrant sounds of reggae, the aroma of jerk chicken, and the warm spirit of community filled the air as Jamaicans on Vancouver Island...

On Sunday, June 22, 2025, Jamaicans on Vancouver Island Canadian Services Society (JOVICSS)  proudly hosted the first-ever Taste of...

This holiday season, Jamaicans on Vancouver Island Canadian Services Society (JOVICSS) hosted a memorable Christmas dinner that brought...

Jamaicans on Vancouver Island Canadian Services Society (JOVICSS) recently hosted a meaningful blood drive that brought our community...

On Sunday, August 4, 2024, Jamaicans on Vancouver Island Canadian Services Society (JOVISS) hosted a spectacular Jamaica Independence...

The support from the Jamaican community at our Bob Marley movie event was incredible! Their enthusiasm and passion truly elevated the...

The Jamaican community's turnout for our 2023 Jamaica Independence Day celebration was awe-inspiring! Their vibrant energy, cultural...