Impacting Jamaica

Standing at the head of Jamaica Impact Inc. (Jampact) Tassie Scarlett has seen the importance of giving back to the efforts of early education.But a funny thing has happened with the state of the world today. Rather than suffer through the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jampact has found that the diaspora, understanding the plight that faces Jamaica’s youth, has been even more generous.Scarlett has seen her organisation improve its capacity to give back; and she wants more. Even after 23 years, she firmly believes there is more in the tank.According to her, she will be tasking her team to produce more towards the effort of creating youth in this nation, who can contribute to its betterment.Impacting Jamaica host Luke Douglas sits down with Tassie, as she verbalises her ambitious vision for Jamaica’s youth

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No one is turned away at the Good Shepherd Medical Centre in Montego Bay, Jamaica, thanks to the kind support and donations from US-based charitable organization, Partners of Good Shepherd, founded by Joy Dufour in 2013.Dufour, through support from her friends and her church in the US, has been supporting education and health care efforts in Jamaica with joy and compassion over the years.“Probably it is the best thing I have done for myself,” she declared relating to work done at the Mustard Seed Communities in Jamaica.The philanthropist sits down with Impacting Jamaica host Shelly-Ann Harris to discuss their mission and heart for Jamaica. She asserts that COVID-19 will not stop them from doing God's work.

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Members of the Friends of Port Maria, New York Chapter, have spent the past 25 years, building partnerships for a brighter tomorrow for not just students at the Port Maria Primary & Infant Schools but several communities in the parish of St. Mary.They remain focused on the mission and a vision to create an environment where enhanced education and healthcare opportunities are more available.For executive members, Angella Cummings, treasurer; Guyline Tate Witter, secretary; Dawn Silvera Ndure, floor member; and Lorna Fairweather, chairperson, public relations and membership, their activism is more than a labour of love, it’s who they are.Their story is the subject of this edition of Impacting Jamaica with host Aubrey Campbell.

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This is the story of a real Rastafarian who will never give up. Mikal Asher, a member of the musically acclaimed Morgan family and the prolific Twelve Tribes of Israel group, has travelled a long, sometimes difficult road. From a teenager in the church, to owning his sound system in the West African country of Ghana, to an aviation and commercial pilot and an entrepreneur, Asher has triumphed.He is also a disc jockey and a toaster… but his journey to musical stardom started in May Pen, Clarendon. He recently released an album, ‘Binghiman’, and talks with Impacting Jamaica host Keisha Hill about his work and plans.

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For the directors and members of the New Day School Alumni Association, New York Chapter, their mantra “Helping Students Help Themselves”, is more than words, evidenced by the many acts of kindness and benevolence that stretches beyond the confines of the school in St. Andrew, Jamaica.The focus is on amplifying the learning experience of the students at the school.Evelyn Godden, the president; Jennifer Johnson, secretary/treasurer; and Beverly Gordon-Wells, the assistant secretary, all noted that size does not matter for the organization, formed in 2012.“We likkle but we tallawah”, came the chorus of response!A new day, tomorrow…beckons!

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Manpower & Maintenance Services Limited is playing a huge role in helping to keep Jamaica clean, safe and informed during the COVID-19 pandemic.The company started by primarily providing janitorial, building and ground maintenance services to health care institutions; but, because of its proven record of performance, starting at the prestigious Tony Thwaites Wing of the University Hospital of the West Indies, it quickly attracted other health facilities and commercial businesses such as telecommunication companies, banks, offices, hotels among others.Manpower & Maintenance Services Ltd. is now a full-service human resource and facilities maintenance company, providing clients with services at multi-sites island-wide, with best-in-class and cost-effective solutions.Impacting Jamaica host Shelly-Ann Harris sits down with Deputy CEO Garth Hinchcliffe to talk about Manpower’s vision and core services as well as its passion for education and charity.

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Andrew Morris, a Jamaican-born US-based businessman, was inadvertently added to a primary school WhatsApp ‘classroom’ in Jamaica.He was so impressed with the diligence, participation, and commitment of the students and teacher that he decided to, not only stay in the group, but also to provide a treat for the students who hadn’t seen each other for an entire term.Interestingly, Morris would later find out his wife was a past student of the primary school in question. Impacting Jamaica host Shelly-Ann Harris chats with Andrew about how this all transpired.

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High-performing 12-year-old triplets Tomoya, Dennis and Denrique Barrett are determined to excel at academics and repay their mother, Tamara, for her unwavering support in ensuring they have a good education.Mrs. Barrett has been the driving force behind the trio’s top performance in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) exams at their former school, Mountainside Primary in St Elizabeth.The exceptional performance of the children has resulted in them now attending the high schools of their choice. Dennis and Denrique now attend Munro College, while Tomoya is at Hampton High School.Mrs. Barrett says it has not been an easy road but she will continue to work hard to ensure her children get the best education possible.The children and their mother, in this episode speak, with Impacting Jamaica host Mark Titus.

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Barbara Blake Hannah, author, filmmaker and cultural consultant, is full of joy today. However, it has not always been a happy time for her. She has travelled through many challenges, including face-to-face with racism and homelessness. She is beaming today. Highly respected, she has lectured around the world about Jamaican history and culture. Young Blake Hannah left Jamaica for London, England in 1964 and later became one of the UK’s first Black TV journalists, when she worked as a current affairs reporter on daily programme, Today With Eammon Andrews. She moved back to Jamaica and in 1984 became an Independent Opposition Senator in the Parliament of Jamaica. She served until 1987. In this edition, Blake Hannah sits with Impacting Jamaica host Sinai Fleary to talk about her life and work.

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Amari Gutzmore is an 18-year-old high achiever from East London in the United Kingdom. Based on his outstanding academic results, Gutzmore is heading to one of the best universities in the UK – the prestigious London School of Economics that has produced at least 32 world leaders and 14 Nobel Prize winners. Gutzmore, whose grandparents are Jamaicans, studied economics, politics and mathematics at GCE A’ Levels and will study philosophy, politics and economics at the London School of Economics. Two years ago, he received a Prime Minister’s Award at 10 Downing Street for 10 distinctions in the GCE O’ Level examinations. Young Gutzmore talks which Impacting Jamaica host Keisha Hill about his achievements so far and his plans for the future.

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