Mullings Books Ghana Date

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Wray and Nephew 2014 Welterweight Contender champion, 34-year-old Sakima Mullings, is scheduled to fight Ghanian welterweight Fred Lawson at the Bukom Boxing Centre in Accra, Ghana, on Saturday, March 11, for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver International Welterweight title.

This will be the first time that Mullings will be fighting for an international title. He did, however, fight Clive Atwell of Guyana for the WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation super lightweight title in 2015. He lost by split decision.

Willie Yap, who is an adviser to Mullings, told The Gleaner yesterday that the WBC had been looking for a suitable opponent to go up against Lawson for the title, and he had recommended Mullings. After reviewing his 19-2 record, they approved the fight.

FIRST DEFEAT

Lawson, who is 27 years-old and lives in Chicago, has a 24-1 record with 20 knockouts. He has not, however, fought since November 7, 2015 when he suffered his first defeat at the hands of Keith Bizier in Miami.

In that fight, he was knocked down in the fifth round and eventually retired in round 10 of a fight scheduled for 12 rounds. It is suspected he sustained a broken jaw. He had to take some time out after that fight to recuperate.

Reports are that Lawson is a rugged fighter who likes to keep the action at close range. With 20 knockouts in his 24 victories, his record speaks for itself. Mullings also likes to keep the action close, and his 14 knockouts in 19 victories attest to his punching power.

His last fight was here in Jamaica on November 5, 2016, against fringe opponent Courtney McCleave, with whom he toyed for a few rounds before stopping him with body blows in the fourth round of a fight scheduled for six rounds.

Source: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20170220/mullings-books-ghana-date

School for Tamarind Farm inmates

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A new school building, valued at approximately $3.19 million (US$25,000), is being built at the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre in St Catherine by Food For The Poor (FFP).

The facility, which will be used to deliver the Department of Correctional Services educational and vocational programme for inmates, will comprise three classrooms, an office and sanitation facilities.

Additionally, it will be outfitted with desks and chairs for instructors and students by Food For The Poor, which will also renovate the institution’s computer room as part of the 10-week project.

The initiative, which is being done under the charity organisation’s prison ministry programme, will benefit over 200 inmates.

Ground was broken to commence construction on Tuesday.

Pearnel Charles Jr, state minister in the Ministry of National Security said the project demonstrates the type of partnership needed to spur prosperity in Jamaica by addressing the factors causing crime and violence and instituting alternatives.

Crime Prevention

“We want to prevent crime on both ends … and to do so requires us to have the understanding that education is the foundation of any man or woman being able to claim their independence, whether it is economic or personal, or freedom from criminal activities,” he said.

David Mair, FFP executive director said Food For The Poor believes in and values education, and that an investment in education is integral to breaking the cycle of poverty.

Mair said the organisation built 37 early-childhood institutions islandwide between 2015 and 2016, noting that “our reason for doing this is to empower our children to become the best version of themselves”.

Source: http://jamaica-star.com/article/news/20170217/school-tamarind-farm-inmates

JMMB Introduces Rewards Programme For Women

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The Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB) Group has introduced a rewards programme for women as part of JMMB Her Wealth, a complete financial solution which includes investments, loan, savings and insurance.

The group last month introduced this first of its kind financial solution designed to provide financial empowerment for women, at an event held at The Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.

Jamaica country manager of the JMMB Group, Kisha Anderson, said as part of the company’s thrust to provide financial empowerment to women, the JMMB Rewards Programme is a perfect complement to the JMMB Her Wealth solution as it allows women to receive discounts as they spend, thereby maximising each dollar that is earned.

“Female clients who take advantage of the JMMB Her Wealth packaged solution will benefit from discounts of up to 20 per cent and other special access from partnering companies, by showing the JMMB Her Wealth customised token, which functions as both an accessory and an access card,” Anderson said.

Kerry-Ann Stimpson, chief marketing officer, JMMB Group indicated that in selecting partners to be a part of the programme the company sought to target services that are typically utilised by women daily, including medical care, beauty, recreational, auto and home and garden services.

 

Supporting Female Entrepreneurs

 

“In addition to catering to the needs of women, our partnership is also supporting female entrepreneurs. Currently, most of the partners on board are small and medium-size enterprises, including several female owned and operated businesses such as Kiddi Palace, Body Bar by CCB, Adam and Eve Day Spa and Chocolate Dreams,” Stimpson said.

She indicated that most of the partners are located in and around the corporate area, however plans are in place to include additional partners islandwide, so that clients can benefit from a broader range of services and products that cater to the needs of women.

“Entrepreneurs that operate businesses catering to women are also invited to contact JMMB Group for further details on becoming a partner under the JMMB Rewards Programme,” Stimpson said.

“Based on the research done by the company, women represent a huge potential market opportunity for growth across many industries, including finance where there are gaps perceived in the way financial institutions cater to women and their unique needs,” Anderson said.

keisha.hill@gleanerjm.com

Source: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20170217/jmmb-introduces-rewards-programme-women

Rainforest Seafood fest for March 1

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A strong line-up of artistes is being billed for this year’s staging of the Rainforest Seafood Festival set for Ash Wednesday, March 1, at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay, St James.

The show, which returns to the entertainment landscape after a one-year hiatus, will see some of the local popular music heavyweights taking to the stage in support of the Cornwall Regional Hospital, to which all the proceeds will go.

Bounty Killer, Tifa, Ding Dong, Romain Virgo, Cocoa Tea and Kevin Downswell have been announced to take to the stage of the popular event, which raised more than $25 million from its last staging — a target the organisers are hoping can be surpassed this year.

This year’s event was launched at Barbican Beach in St Andrew, where Chief Executive Officer of Rainforest Seafoods Brian Jardim promised a great showcase for those looking to attend for a great cause.

“The truth is Cornwall Regional Hospital is the only major health facility in the west of the island. So if this is a major outbreak, Cornwall is all we have so we must do everything to protect it, and that is what this festival is all about,” he said.

In addition to the entertainment package, patrons will be treated to an array of seafood by more than 20 vendors from across the island including Little Ochi Seafood, Gloria’s, Sharkies – the Middle Quarters Village for shrimp lovers, lion fish dishes courtesy of the Montego Bay Marine Park, and the Fish Pot Truck.

Children will also be entertained by the Sesame Street characters and a petting zoo. There will also be an impressive fireworks display.

— Richard Johnson

Source: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Rainforest-Seafood–fest-for-March-1_89821

School for Tamarind Farm inmates

ffp

A new school building, valued at approximately $3.19 million (US$25,000), is being built at the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre in St Catherine by Food For The Poor (FFP).

The facility, which will be used to deliver the Department of Correctional Services educational and vocational programme for inmates, will comprise three classrooms, an office and sanitation facilities.

Additionally, it will be outfitted with desks and chairs for instructors and students by Food For The Poor, which will also renovate the institution’s computer room as part of the 10-week project.

The initiative, which is being done under the charity organisation’s prison ministry programme, will benefit over 200 inmates.

Ground was broken to commence construction on Tuesday.

Pearnel Charles Jr, state minister in the Ministry of National Security said the project demonstrates the type of partnership needed to spur prosperity in Jamaica by addressing the factors causing crime and violence and instituting alternatives.

Crime prevention

“We want to prevent crime on both ends … and to do so requires us to have the understanding that education is the foundation of any man or woman being able to claim their independence, whether it is economic or personal, or freedom from criminal activities,” he said.

David Mair, FFP executive director said Food For The Poor believes in and values education, and that an investment in education is integral to breaking the cycle of poverty.

Mair said the organisation built 37 early-childhood institutions islandwide between 2015 and 2016, noting that “our reason for doing this is to empower our children to become the best version of themselves”.

Source: http://jamaica-star.com/article/news/20170217/school-tamarind-farm-inmates

Rainforest Seafood fest for March 1

A strong line-up of artistes is being billed for this year’s staging of the Rainforest Seafood Festival set for Ash Wednesday, March 1, at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay, St James.

The show, which returns to the entertainment landscape after a one-year hiatus, will see some of the local popular music heavyweights taking to the stage in support of the Cornwall Regional Hospital, to which all the proceeds will go.

Bounty Killer, Tifa, Ding Dong, Romain Virgo, Cocoa Tea and Kevin Downswell have been announced to take to the stage of the popular event, which raised more than $25 million from its last staging — a target the organisers are hoping can be surpassed this year.

This year’s event was launched at Barbican Beach in St Andrew, where Chief Executive Officer of Rainforest Seafoods Brian Jardim promised a great showcase for those looking to attend for a great cause.

A strong line-up of artistes is being billed for this year’s staging of the Rainforest Seafood Festival set for Ash Wednesday, March 1, at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay, St James.

The show, which returns to the entertainment landscape after a one-year hiatus, will see some of the local popular music heavyweights taking to the stage in support of the Cornwall Regional Hospital, to which all the proceeds will go.

Bounty Killer, Tifa, Ding Dong, Romain Virgo, Cocoa Tea and Kevin Downswell have been announced to take to the stage of the popular event, which raised more than $25 million from its last staging — a target the organisers are hoping can be surpassed this year.

This year’s event was launched at Barbican Beach in St Andrew, where Chief Executive Officer of Rainforest Seafoods Brian Jardim promised a great showcase for those looking to attend for a great cause.

Source: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Rainforest-Seafood–fest-for-March-1_89821

JMMB Introduces Rewards Programme For Women

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The Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB) Group has introduced a rewards programme for women as part of JMMB Her Wealth, a complete financial solution which includes investments, loan, savings and insurance.

The group last month introduced this first of its kind financial solution designed to provide financial empowerment for women, at an event held at The Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.

Jamaica country manager of the JMMB Group, Kisha Anderson, said as part of the company’s thrust to provide financial empowerment to women, the JMMB Rewards Programme is a perfect complement to the JMMB Her Wealth solution as it allows women to receive discounts as they spend, thereby maximising each dollar that is earned.

“Female clients who take advantage of the JMMB Her Wealth packaged solution will benefit from discounts of up to 20 per cent and other special access from partnering companies, by showing the JMMB Her Wealth customised token, which functions as both an accessory and an access card,” Anderson said.

Kerry-Ann Stimpson, chief marketing officer, JMMB Group indicated that in selecting partners to be a part of the programme the company sought to target services that are typically utilised by women daily, including medical care, beauty, recreational, auto and home and garden services.

Supporting Female Entrepreneurs

“In addition to catering to the needs of women, our partnership is also supporting female entrepreneurs. Currently, most of the partners on board are small and medium-size enterprises, including several female owned and operated businesses such as Kiddi Palace, Body Bar by CCB, Adam and Eve Day Spa and Chocolate Dreams,” Stimpson said.

She indicated that most of the partners are located in and around the corporate area, however plans are in place to include additional partners islandwide, so that clients can benefit from a broader range of services and products that cater to the needs of women.

“Entrepreneurs that operate businesses catering to women are also invited to contact JMMB Group for further details on becoming a partner under the JMMB Rewards Programme,” Stimpson said.

“Based on the research done by the company, women represent a huge potential market opportunity for growth across many industries, including finance where there are gaps perceived in the way financial institutions cater to women and their unique needs,” Anderson said.

keisha.hill@gleanerjm.com

Source: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20170217/jmmb-introduces-rewards-programme-women

RAINFOREST SEAFOODS EXPANDS INTO FIVE NEW EXPORT MARKETS

On the heels of strategic moves in the Caribbean in 2016, regional seafood giant Rainforest Seafoods set sights on exporting Jamaican lobster and conch to five new global export markets. 

The company’s exceptional start to 2017 was bolstered with the exporting of frozen lobster to Greece, Germany and the United Arab Emirates in early January. 

Exporting frozen lobster to these markets follows their introduction of live lobster to the Chinese and American markets last December.

Live lobster exports to the Asian market were well-timed for their peak seasonal demand, where the product commands a premium price during the celebration of the Chinese new year. Export of the product has provided greater opportunities for local artisanal fishermen who supply the company.

According to CEO Brian Jardim, with their role as the largest supplier of seafood in the Caribbean cemented, there is a continued thrust to expand their export reach. 

“In 2016 our exports into the CSME grew by over 40%, driven largely by the increase in traction of our products in St. Lucia and Barbados,” he indicated. 

 

He further explained that most of that growth was attributed to the increased export of value- added products manufactured at their Kingston facility including smoked, pickled, formed and breaded proteins. 

Jardim announced the expansion into new export markets during the official tour of their state-of-the-art processing facility in Kingston by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kamina Johnson-Smith on Tuesday, January 31. 
 

The tour was made as the manufacturing company and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held discussions about stimulating Jamaica’s trade and export growth, which the company believes will drive an increase in local manufacturing and further creation of value-added products, both of which are critical to providing local employment. 

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In addition to its plants in Kingston and Montego Bay, Rainforest has operations in St. Lucia, Barbados and Belize. The company employs over 600 team members across the Caribbean, most of whom are Jamaica-based.

Digicel Foundation Gives Freetown Primary School Smart TV, Projector

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Krystal Tomlinson, communications and engagement manager at Digicel Foundation, shares a word of encouragement with grade-five student Joseph Beckford as his classmate Danique Fogah and teacher Mark Blair look on.

Teacher at the Freetown Primary School, Mark Blair, shares with Communications and Engagement Manager at Digicel Foundation Krystal Tomlinson on how he’ll be using the audiovisual equipment to enrich the delivery of mathematics in his grade 5 classes. As part of the school’s numeracy intervention programme, Blair applied to Digicel Foundation for a ‘Mek A Muckle Grant’ to purchase a smart TV, projector and DVD player. His aim is to make math classes more interactive for students who were underperforming in the subject.

Source: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20170215/digicel-foundation-gives-freetown-primary-school-smart-tv-projector

Honesty, Integrity, Trust – For 95 Years And Beyond

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The following is an edited version of remarks delivered by Don Wehby, group CEO of GraceKennedy Limited, at the company’s 95th anniversary church service held at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kingston on Sunday:

Not too long ago, as a youngster in khakis, I visited this church every first Friday for worship. In those days, it was mandatory. As I look back on my life, I’m thankful that it was. Those hours of prayer shaped my early spiritual identity and prepared me for a path which I could never have imagined would have led me to standing here before you as CEO of GraceKennedy. It just shows how important it is to dream big, work hard, and give God thanks.

I have also seen – both in my personal and business life – that it is God who makes all things possible, and He can take people, institutions and countries further than they or others could ever imagine. So today, we have come to this house to reflect and give thanks, fully aware that 95 years would not have been possible solely on human strength.

I salute each founder, director, and employee of GraceKennedy from the beginning to now, for the strength, commitment, passion and faith to have laboured in love to make this company what it is today. We honour our founders Dr John Grace, Fred Kennedy and James Moss-Solomon Sr and former CEOs Carlton Alexander, Rafael Diaz and Douglas Orane. And there are many other unsung heroes. I acknowledge members of the founding families who are with us today. We thank God for using them as vessels to build a company that shows love to our people and to our country.

IN PRAISE OF TEAM MEMBERS

We talk about this all the time and it is still worth mentioning: In 1925, we offered employees the right to purchase shares in the company at par. Also, in 1951, GraceKennedy became the first Jamaican company to establish free health, and superannuation schemes, and life insurance for staff. Today, we continue to look for every opportunity to ensure that our staff are well taken care of and can provide for their families.

I would like to salute our retirees. Many of them are here today or would have wanted to be. We hold them dear because of all they have given and how they continue to hold us in their hearts. They give us strength to continue every day. And they are very special to me.

We have a great executive team, which is committed to living the core values and continuing the tradition of leadership and service. We are thankful for their passion and commitment to GK.

JUST THE BEGINNING

Ninety-five years for some businesses is more than a lifetime. But for us, in some ways, it is just the beginning. The best is yet to come. From our humble early days, we have grown from strength to strength, and today, we are fixed on the goal of being a global world-class consumer group. GraceKennedy’s journey to the world is in full flight, with offices in Jamaica, the Caribbean, North America, UK and Europe, and Africa.

As we continue to grow and give the world a taste of who we are, we are more committed than ever to serving our Jamaican market with quality products and to keep GraceKennedy’s brands as household names. We are also encouraged to contribute to the growth of Jamaica and the communities in which we do business wherever we are in the world.

I believe wholeheartedly that even from birth, we have been a company ahead of its time, constantly looking beyond and thinking ahead. We know that greater things lie ahead. History has proven that when a solid foundation is put down, you can build with peace of mind. We have set our foundation, and we are building! And as I tell my team, I know there will be challenges, but if we fall down nine times, we are to get up 10!

Honesty, integrity, trust, humility and commitment are cherished core values which are our compass as we move forward with hope and optimism for the future. These are the same values that I learnt from my parents in this church over 30 years.

May God bless each of you, and our country, Jamaica. I pray for peace and love in this great country.

Source: Jamaica Gleaner | Honesty, integrity, trust – for 95 years and beyond