American Friends of Jamaica Raises More Than US$900,000 at Hummingbird Gala

Sheryl Lee Ralph and Adam Stewart were honoured at the American Friends of Jamaica’s 45th Hummingbird Gala in Manhattan for carrying Jamaican influence globally, with Ralph receiving the International Humanitarian Award and Stewart the International Achievement Award. Prime Minister Andrew Holness praised both as examples of Jamaican excellence, while Ralph highlighted Jamaica’s culture and Stewart credited Sandals’ Caribbean workforce and the island as its platform.

Adam Stewart and Sheryl Lee Ralph were honoured at the American Friends of Jamaica Hummingbird Gala in New York, with Stewart receiving the International Achievement Award and Ralph the International Humanitarian Award. The fundraiser, attended by Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, supported AFJ’s work in Jamaica, including Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts.

Sheryl Lee Ralph used her acceptance speech at the American Friends of Jamaica’s 45th anniversary gala in Manhattan to sing Jamaica’s national anthem and urge people to support the country beyond tourism, saying Jamaica is a source of pride and inspiration. Fellow honouree Adam Stewart highlighted Sandals’ Caribbean workforce and humanitarian work, while Prime Minister Andrew Holness praised both as examples of Jamaican excellence with global reach.