There were good vibes in the air on Saturday at Centennial Sports Park in Virgil, as local farmworkers and their friends gathered for the Jamaican workers social event, a new initiative hosted by the Jamaican Liaison Service.
The sunny afternoon and early evening was filled with delicious Jamaican food and fun as seasonal workers took some time to relax from their work during the season and receive recognition and gratitude from members of the liaision service and farm owners for the work they’ve done over the past several decades on farmlands across Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Another person who came out was deputy lord mayor Erwin Wiens, who brought greetings and appreciation to the workers on behalf of Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa and the community.
Alongside helpings of jerk and barbecue chicken, curry goat and rice and peas, served up by Caribbean Queen Jerk, there was music, spin-the-wheel prizes courtesy of Jamaican bank JN Money, and domino games for everyone to enjoy.
This event is one part of the Jamaican Liaison Service’s efforts to enhance the services it offers for Jamaican workers in Canada and to safeguard the wellfare of these workers by providing quality services for them.