New executives looking to revitalise Diaspora umbrella group NAJASO

As it prepares to mark its 50th anniversary next year, the United States-based National Association of Jamaica and Supportive Organisations (NAJASO) has embarked on a plan to reorganise and strengthen itself in an effort to make it more relevant and adoptable to the changing times.

Once considered the pre-eminent Diaspora entity with approximately 200 member organisations serving Jamaicans throughout the Unites States, NAJASO has witnessed a precipitous fall-off in membership in recent years.

But now a new executive headed by Dr Patrick Williams — a 30-year veteran community leader and cultural advocate — has been elected with a mandate to improve and reorganise the standing of the organisation.