MGI Leads on Risk Profiling of Communities for COVID Response
Data is critical to the management of the COVID-19 global pandemic for every country. In Jamaica, the Mona GeoInformatics Institute (MGI) at The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus has been supporting efforts of the Government using data as the country navigates the allocation of resources to slow and stop the spread of the […]
Mona Social Services collaborates with the PSOJ to donate care packages
An elderly resident of August Town in an exchange with Saffrey Brown, project manager for the PSOJ COVID-19 relief effort and Dr. Olivene Burke, Executive Director, Mona Social Services. “Providing support to organisations such as Mona Social Services that is already working inside the communities to improve the resident’s lives will ensure that we get […]
JAS Awards Phenomenal Women in Agriculture
Twenty women who have positively impacted the advancement of Agriculture in Jamaica were recognized for their work in the industry by the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) on June 12. The women are: Cardia Thompson, Paulette Lyons-Dodd, Claudette Bernard, Hyacinth Chin Sue-Walters, Beverley Darby Collins, Janet Connie, Brenda Cuthbert, Patricia Depass, Shelly Ann Dinall, Olive Downer-Walsh, […]
CVSS Summer Games a Success
Community–based organisations from across Jamaica participated in the CVSS Summer Games that was held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at the University of the West Indies, Mona Bowl. The Summer Games, which is in its 13th year saw persons participating in non-traditional events such as lime and spoon, three-legged race, sack race, cheerleading and other […]
Sports For Any And Everyone – Council Of Voluntary Social Service (CVSS) Summer Games 2019 Brings Communities Together
The sweltering heat was only matched by the fierce competition on the track and on the courts. It couldn’t dampen the spirits of competitors, where success was not only defined by wins and losses. The Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) Summer Games, held at the UWI Mona Bowl on Saturday, brought together various social […]
CVSS Applauds National Baking Company Philanthropy
For Gary “Butch” Hendrickson, giving is part pleasure and part responsibility, attributes that have been ingrained in his family for generations. The chairman and chief executive officer of National Baking Company has adhered to this mantra throughout the years while at the helm of his organization and, has seen the National Baking Company contributing to […]
Lyons A Testament To CVSS Youth Advocacy
The Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) hosted its media launch for the opening of the CVSS Summer Games 2019 at the Jamaica Olympic Association on Wednesday with a particular focus on youth advocacy and promoting wholesome values in today’s youth. Criseller Lyons, a past participant of the Games, is a living testament to the […]
Parkinson Sees Promise In CVSS Games
Elon Parkinson, public relations and communications manager of Digicel Jamaica, said the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) Summer Games, scheduled for July 6 at The UWI Mona Bowl, has the potential to expand into a major national sporting event. Parkinson said organisers should look at transforming the event into a national summer competition similar […]
Neville Charlton – Innovating for Youth Development
Six years ago in 2013 UTech student, Neville Charlton had a hunger, to be a part of a solution that would stem the violence and negative culture that was swirling out of control and engulfing his community and society. He was unemployed and while he wanted an income, it was a hunger to give service […]
Travelling Tales of the CVSS Summer Games Trophy
In the Boxing world, there is a term known as “tale of the tape.” Well here is our own “Tale of the Trophy” for the CVSS Games. Since the revival of the CVSS Summer Games in 2007, there has been stiff rivalry to hold on to and retain the championship trophy – the Elsie Sayle […]