Global Jamaica Diaspora Council urging Jamaican immigrants to vote
January 17, 2026
by Sophia Findlay/Gleaner Writer
Global Jamaica Diaspora Council urging Jamaican immigrants to vote
Candidates vying for representative roles on the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC) in Canada have until Monday, January 19, to register their interest. The registration deadline precedes the official release of the nominees’ list, which is scheduled for January 24. According to Sharon Nelson, the Montreal-based chair for the Canadian contingent of the electoral committee, the selection process is currently being finalised.