THE Jamaican Association will host its first annual Mother’s Day cruise tomorrow night, according to JA president Ralston Wright , writes Walter Brown.“Mother’s Day is every day but we wanted to do something extra special for them this year and we decided to have our first cruise of the year dedicated to them,” he said.

Known for its community spirit, JA has held a number of successful events, which have helped to bring together both the local and Jamaican and West Indian community for a collective goal.

Among some of JA past events have been:

— Winston Merritone Oldies Party, March 3, at the Berkeley Institute.

— Prayer breakfast, March 24 at the Bermuda College

— Caribbean Cup cricket match, sponsored by the Spring Garden Restaurant & Bar, at Shelly Bay on Sunday when opponents West Indian Association ran out easy winners.

JA celebrates Jamaica’s Independence in 1962 with an annual cruise — however, every five years it has an Independence banquet and ball.

“This year we saw it fitting to include a prayer breakfast,” said Mr. Wright.

“The Independence ball is slated for July 28 at the Southampton Princess Hotel. The boat leaves from Dockyard at 8 p.m. and from Albuoy’s Point at 8.50 p.m.”

Other events set for later this year are:

— Jamaica Diaspora Day Celebration in June

— 45th Independence celebration banquet

— Independence cruise, Saturday, August 11

— Annual community picnic and family day on Sunday, September 2 at Shelly Bay.

Tickets for tomorrow’s cruise are $40 including a meal. Tickets are available at Dub City, Jamaican Grill and I Between Boutique.

The event is sponsored by Spring Garden Restaurant & Bar, MarCarty General Construction, Wheels Cycles Ltd., Parkside Restaurant, Palm Rock, Bliss Hair Salon and Greg’s Steakhouse.