The Jamaican Women of Florida (JWOF), in keeping with their mission to encourage emerging powerful women, which includes cultural/educational experiences, will host their annual Run-A-Boat outdoor festival at the Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church, Pembroke Pines, Florida.
Read MoreFt Lauderdale, FL – March 21, 2022 - The Jamaican Women of Florida (JWOF), in keeping with their mission to encourage emerging powerful women, will host their 9th Annual Women's Empowerment Conference Luncheon and Scholarship Fundraiser (WEC) at the Marriot Harbor Beach, Fort Lauderdale.
Read MoreJWOF did it again! The Run-A-Boat was a success due to our talented members, Adrianna Bentley and Joy Thomas who guided the online event while, Run-A-Boat chair Michelle Manley lead the offline team who live-streamed from the participating food trucks and restaurants.
Read MoreKeeping within the tradition of empowering communities, JWOF presents its 6th Annual Health and Wellness Forum, at 2 PM on Saturday, September 21st, at the West Regional Library located at 8601 W. Broward Blvd in Plantation.
Read MoreChipo J. Baker Afamefuna, is a Biotechnologist, CEO of Assurance Business Management, Inc., Cultural Dance Educator, Choreographer, and Influencer. Miss Afamefuna will be the moderator of this year’s JWOF Health & Wellness Forum.
Read MoreScheril Murray Powell, Esq. - Attorney Powell is the Executive Director of the Black Farmers and Agriculturalists of Florida and a member of the Hemp Pilot Program Advisory Board for the University of Florida. We are looking forward to learning from Attorney Powell at this year’s JWOF Health & Wellness Forum.
Read MoreMeet Anthony Hall, MDCM, FACS, FAANS - Dr. Hall is among the first group of five physicians certified by the State of Florida to recommend medical cannabis in 2016. We are looking forward to learning from Dr Hall at this year’s JWOF Health & Wellness Forum.
Read MoreMeet Irma Escoe - JWOF 2019 Health and Wellness Panelist, she is a Hemp-Derived CBD (Cannabidiol) Broker, Distributor, and Recruiter. RSVP for the event and come learn how to “…weed out the myths”.
Read MoreIf you attended Mrs. Obama’s book tour or read her memoir, The Friends of West Regional Library and the Jamaican Women of Florida invite you to come share your views about this bestseller.
Read MoreThis year we will also hold a competition to create the JWOF signature drink which we will serve at all our events for the rest of the year.
Read MoreJAMAICAN WOMEN OF FLORIDA gets ready for 4th annual Empowerment Conference & Scholarship Luncheon, Miami, FLORIDA
The Hon Mrs. Justice Zaila Rowena McCalla, OJ, Chief Justice of Jamaica will be the keynote speaker for the fourth Annual Jamaican Women of Florida Women's Empowerment Conference & Scholarship Luncheon to be held on Saturday March 17th, 2018, at Jungle Island in Miami, Florida.
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Applications are now being accepted for the Jamaican Women of Florida “Powerful Women…Next Generation” annual renewable scholarship. The scholarship valued at $1,250 annually is tenable for four (4) years at a tertiary institution. Applications must be submitted by DEADLINE Thursday, February 15, 2018.
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Women's Empowerment Conference with a distinguished line up of powerful Jamaican women speakers including panelist Miss Universe Jamaica 2017 Davina Bennett
Scholarship Luncheon With Keynote Speaker Chief Justice of Jamaica Hon. Zaila McCalla, Esq.
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Yard Style Garden Party. Food / Family / Fun / Dominoes / Ludo / Entertainment.
Proceeds will benefit Hurrican relief for the Caribbean and JWOF Scholarship Fund.
Come out and shop for the holidays.
The Forum is free to the public, and is hosted jointly by the Jamaican Women of Florida, Inc. (JWOF), and the Caribbean Bar Association (CBA), South Florida chapter.
Read MoreThis event is now considered a staple among those on the South Florida community calendar because of the varying interests patrons share throughout the day.
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