Impacting Jamaica

Daniella Johnson, 32, has worked tirelessly to support the development and growth of social purpose organizations, fostering meaningful and measurable impact in communities across Ontario and Canada as a whole. Now, Johnson, who is of Jamaican parentage, is seeking the candidacy of the federal Liberal Party in Brampton Centre, Ontario. She began her career in social services as a caseworker for the Ontario Works programme and at the Waterloo Region Immigration Partnership, where she collaborated with cross-sectoral partners to facilitate the successful settlement, integration, and community involvement of immigrants and refugees. Johnson says organizations, like the Jamaican Canadian Association and Operation Black Vote Canada, continue to play important roles in the Black community and highlight the need for diversity within political arenas. She speaks with Impacting Jamaica’s Neil Armstrong.

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Audrey Hinchcliffe has been ahead of the game in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 in Jamaica. Beginning before Jamaica had its very first case, her voice rang loud, getting organisations to understand and execute sanitisation exercises to stave off the spread of the virus.Now, the founder of Manpower and Maintenance Services Limited (MMS) and Caribbean Health Management Consultants Limited (CHMC) is urging Jamaicans to, “just take the damn vaccine”.Her pro-active stance on getting the government and the country to understand the importance of the sanitisation process, suggests hers is a voice that should be listened to. The vaccine, she says, is the last line of defence in the fight.But she hasn’t stopped there. Her company has donated numerous items to various institutions during the pandemic. She sits down with Avia Ustanny for another episode of Impacting Jamaica.

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Black issues will get more coverage at The Independent newspaper in the United Kingdom with the appointment of award-winning journalist Nadine White as the first Race Correspondent in the title’s 35-year history. Born to Jamaican parents in London, she has received accolades for her brilliant work as a leading journalist in the UK. White opens up about her journey in journalism; and why she wants to help to amplify the voices of her community in this the second part of a two-part discussion with Impacting Jamaica host Sinai Fleary. The part one was posted on May 9.

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“You can use your disadvantage as an advantage. Embrace who you are. It’s not about where you come from but where you are going. Don’t count yourself out. There is always an upside” are the inspirational nuggets of wisdom from Governor-General’s Programme of Excellence Awardee Fitzroy ‘Pablo’ Wickham.A former head boy of the York Castle High School in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, Wickham hopes to pursue a career that involves neuroscience, acting and research. He is now a student at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, USA where he is currently a senior undergraduate double majoring in Neuroscience and Theatre with a minor in Chemistry. He is a research assistant in the Naegele Lab at the Wesleyan University conducting stem cell research to treat temporal lobe epilepsy in mice. The accomplished youngster sits down with Impacting Jamaica host Shelly-Ann Harris.

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Award-winning journalist Nadine White has joined the The Independent newspaper in the UK as the first Race Correspondent in the title’s 35-year history. White is reporting on issues affecting the lives of Black communities in Britain and exposing social injustice.Born to Jamaican parents in London, she has received accolades for her brilliant work as a leading journalist in the UK.White opens up about her journey in journalism; and why she wants to help to amplify the voices of her community in a two-part discussion with Impacting Jamaica host Sinai Fleary. Part two will appear May 16.

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Dr. Gladys Gem Hyatt believes that troubled children just need someone to look out for them, listen to them, teach them and help them to overcome their challenges. That is what she has been doing for several decades as a respected educator.The Governor-General’s Programme of Excellence Awardee has also served the Juvenile and Lay Magistrates courts in Spanish Town and has provided counsel to many children and parents. Dr. Hyatt shares her story and helpful insights with Impacting Jamaica host Shelly-Ann Harris.

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The Wolmer’s Alumni Association, New York Chapter, had a busy 2020. Undaunted by the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the association took to social media and the Internet via zoom, to serve up a menu of activities, while raising much needed funds to support a raft of programmes at Wolmer’s Boys and Wolmer’s Girls’ schools in Jamaica.For President Hubert Guscott and Executive Committee Member Beverley Barr, coordinating the activities was more than a labour of love for school and country. They discussed their love for school and country with journalist Aubrey Campbell.

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Jamaica’s fire service is getting help from one of the country’s electricity providers. The Jamaica Energy Partners (JEP) Group has proven to be a valuable partner for the communities in which it operates in Kingston and St Catherine. As the country’s largest private electricity producer, JEP employs a very robust corporate social responsibility programme in which it supports numerous community-based initiatives supporting residents and communities.The Group has just donated well-needed tools and devices to the Rollington Town and Trench Town fire stations in East and West Kingston. As Camille Campbell, its public relations officer, tells us about the latest gifts and other community support programmes.

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As a little boy, Craig Richards sold fruits to help make ends meet. As a teenager, he assumed the role, 'man of the house' and was committed to being a provider and protector for his mother and other siblings.Endowed with perseverance and a strong belief in self, Craig overcame difficult hurdles, was able to fight his way through hardship and poverty to secure his education and is now a respected banker who is big on giving back to the community. Craig sits down with Impacting Jamaica host, Shelly-Ann Harris to share his inspiring life journey and sound advice to those who need a dose of encouragement.

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When she immigrated to the U.S. from Jamaica in 2013, Cori Gordon, 28, never imagined she would become one of Amazon’s youngest Delivery Service Partners.As the eldest child of nine, Cori knew she had a knack for leading, but she never guessed she would be in a position to employ more than 50 drivers and make history as an Amazon business partner. “I hope my story inspires young people of colour to look into the programme and to evaluate if they’re ready to align with a company driven by customer obsession and by delivering results,” Cori said. “The journey has been amazing thus far!”

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