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The Voice of Business………………………………………………………………………........................................APRIL 4, 2016

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JCC MAKES COURTESY CALL ON PM

JCC Executive made a courtesy visit on Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, MP, on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at the Office of the Prime Minister. The JCC and the Prime Minister discussed options for accelerating the growth of the Jamaican economy.

Pictured L-R: Paul B. Scott, JCC 4th Vice President; Elaine Foster Allen, Perma-nent Secretary, The Office of the Prime Minister; Lloyd Distant Jr., JCC 3rd Vice President; Warren McDonald, JCC President; The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica; Michael McMorris, JCC 1st Vice President; Cathrine Kennedy, JCC 2nd Vice President; and Trevor Fearon, JCC CEO.

JCC and IBM to collaborate on IMPACT Grant Initiative

The JCC President, met with an IBM team on date to discuss collaborating on IBM’s IMPACT Grant Programme to benefit Jamaican MSMEs. The programme will be launched in the latter half of 2016.

Pictured L-R: Mr. Trevor Fearon,

JCC CEO; Mr. Pat Tomlinson, Services and Solutions Manager, IBM; Mrs. Lilieth Dilworth, Manager Human Resources and Business Services, IBM; Mrs. Denise Franklin, Financial Analyst Bermuda & Cayman, IBM; Mrs. Joanne Fortin, Manager, Public Relations, Communications and Social Responsibility, IBM Canada; and Mr. Warren McDonald, JCC President.

The Voice of Business……………………………………………………………………….........................................APRIL 4, 2016

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For more information on upcoming JCC events please contact:

Ste. 13–15, UDC Office Centre Building, 12 Ocean Blvd., Kingston Tel: (876) 922-0150 Fax: (876) 924-9056 Email: [email protected] Webpage: www.jamaicachamber.org.jm Editor: Maria McLaughlin, Business Administrator

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Whose responsibility is it? #5

Commentary submitted by James Moss-Solomon, CD, JCC Past President - March 27, 2016

Even as Christians celebrate their most important religious season of death and Resurrection, mortality and immortality, amid the reality that not all denominations agree on the date. The reality is that most people in Jamaica recognize this period in religious or secular ways. Carnival begins, churches are full, some attempt both, holiday spirits of both genres, and bun and cheese. And yes, all is well with the world!

It is a feeling of euphoria, invincibility, a sense of immortality, it is a time to forget, to forgive, to think noble thoughts, and reach out to relatives that you haven’t spoken to for years. A time that seems to transcend all of the world’s problems such as violence, hatred, criminal activities, prejudice, racism, and exploitation. And yes, all is well with the world!

Whose responsibility is it to review the global scenario, and try to discern whether or not all is well, and whether we need to plan or not plan for potential threats to Jamaica land we love? It’s not really mine but as a good citizen I must make some contribution, and encourage others to think on some of the issues...TO READ MORE OPEN THE LINK: whose-responsibility-is-it-5

REMINDER - JCC Board of Directors Meeting - Tuesday, April 5, 2016 -

3:00 p.m. at the JCC Secretariat, 12 Ocean Boulevard, Kingston

Presentation by Senator Aubyn Hill which will focus on the nation’s growth strategy. (This date change is due to the Easter Holiday.)

Remember to come prepared to voice any concerns or issues your business may be experiencing. We would like to hear from you; if possible you can send your issues/concerns ahead of the meeting. Please indicate your availability to attend by contacting the JCC’s Secretariat at 922-0150 or email [email protected];

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.jamaicachamber.org.jm

http://jamaicachamber.org.jm/html/whose-responsibility-is-it-5/

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