Consul General's Distinguished Lecture Series

Island SPACE Caribbean Museum invites you to an enlightening lecture as part of Jamaican Consul General R. Oliver Mair’s Distinguished Lecture Series. On Thursday, February, 2026, at 6:00 PM, we proudly welcome CEO of the Cannabis Licensing Authority Jamaica, Ms. Farrah Blake, and President of The Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League, Steven Golding.

Farrah Blake will deliver a lecture on investing in Jamaica’s medical cannabis industry, offering insights into opportunities, regulations, and the future of this growing sector. Steven Golding will explore the role of Garveyism in early childhood education, highlighting how Marcus Garvey’s philosophy can inspire identity, empowerment, and cultural pride in young learners.

Location Map

See the directions and map below, and look out for the Island SPACE feather banner:

1. Park in the lot near the northeast entrance.
2. Walk north (toward Broward Blvd / the building under construction) along the outside of the building.
3. Turn into the double doors immediately before the construction.
4. Walk into the mall for about a minute. We'll be the first storefront on the left.

If you have any trouble, call 954-999-0989.

Island Society for the Promotion of Artistic and Cultural Education (Island SPACE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of arts, culture, history, and educational initiatives that represent the Caribbean region, in South Florida and the broader diaspora. The public is invited to visit the Caribbean museum Thursdays through Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. General museum entry is $15 per adult and $7 per child. Visit www.islandspacefl.org to learn more.

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Island SPACE is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Broward County Cultural Division, BBX Capital Foundation, Community Reinvestment Alliance of Florida, “King” George Jograj, Dr. Lydia Malcom of Authentic Behavioral Health LLC, and her husband, Mr. Waynewright Malcolm, Alexandra P. Davis, and the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Judith Cornfeld Fund for the Arts, Helen and Frank Stoykov Charitable Endowment Fund, and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund

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