COMMISSION HAPPENINGS J U N E 2 0 2 3 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Lunch with the Executive Director JRC in the News Y O U R M O N T H L Y N E W S L E T T E R Tertiary Education Grant Employee Feature Bank Notes Farmers' Market What's Cooking Coming up in June Health Week June 26-30 In partnership with RISE Life, we continued underage Gambling Prevention sessions at schools across the island. See how we finished the 2022/23 financial year: Total number of students reached 23,027 Total number of student treatment interventions 158 Total number of Guidance Counsellors trained 318 Health Fair - June 30th. Responsible Gaming
THE TERTIARY EDUCATION GRANT $104M INVESTED TO SUPPORT 1,800 TERTIARY STUDENTS SINCE 2014 CLICK FOR MORE INFO IS NOW OPEN PORTAL
Employee Feature
HowlonghaveyoubeenworkingatBGLC?
Ans:"I'vebeenwiththecommissionfor19years. August2023willmakeit20yearsworkinghere."
Whatdoyoulikemostaboutmostaboutyourjob?
Ans:"IlovewhatIdosoitdoesn'tfeellikework. ComplianceandRegulatoryisverydynamic...every dayisdifferent.Somedaysweareinfieldasearlyas 4am."
Whatisyourfavouritepasstime?
Ans."Spendingtimewithmyfamily."
- Paulo Coehlo
I A N R E D H I M E E T I N S P E C T O R - C O M P L I A N C E A N D R E G U L A T O R Y D E P A R T M E N T
"When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too."
LUNCHWITHTHEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
We began a series of monthly luncheons for staff hosted by our Executive Director This initiative is to create a relaxed twoway means of communication between our Executive Director and team members. On the last Thursday in every month, staff members who have celebrated their birthdays in that month, are invited to lunch.
JRCINTHENEWS
Clovis Metcalfe, head of both the Betting, Gaming, and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) and the Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC), is urging newly graduating trainers to always stay on the right side of the law, as the sport's integrity must be protected for the horse racing sector to survive.
With the image of Jamaica's horse racing industry not always being the cleanest, Metcalfe advised newly trained trainers to always follow the regulations or face prosecution by the JRC
"You need to operate as professionals and manage your people, horses, and business properly. Respect and value your owner ' s investment in you; they have choices, and now they will have even more choices, so treat them well," Metcalfe ended
For more info
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/ horse-racing/stay-on-the-rightside-of-the-law/
Image credit: Naphtali Junior/Jamaica Observer
ExcerptfromTheJamaicaObserver
"Stay on the right side of the law"
NewMoney
THE NEW SERIES OF JAMAICAN BANK NOTES ARE HERE!
WHY EVERYONE IS DOING YOGA, AND YOU SHOULD TOO
The new bank notes comprise of a $50,$100,$500,$1000,$5000 and the introduction of a $2000 note. The upgraded design is aimed at enhancing security features to combat counterfeit notes
The new notes pay homage to all our National Heroes and deceased Prime Ministers who were not previously featured. The new notes are tactile and feature raised dots which will enable visually impaired persons to read the notes When compared to paper notes these polymer notes are smoother to the touch The letters BOJ will appear in colour on all notes.
Using an ultra violet light, one can check for the denomination which will appear on the notes The notes also glow in 2 colours when placed under the UV light
INTRODUCTION OF $2000 NOTE
OLD NEW
Photo Credit: BOJ Website
Farmers'Market
Our Farmers' Market was held on the last Friday in February, on the premises here at our office.
See team members supporting our local farmers and suppliers of value-added products:
What'sCooking???
What You Will Need:
FRESH MANGO SALSA
It's summertime which means it's mango season! Why not find creative things to do while it's in abundance This simple and colourful mango salsa is super easy to make It's sweet, spicy and delicious! The tropical flavour of mangoes creates a sweeter salsa than the traditional tomatobased version Serve this fresh mango salsa with chips, tacos or salads, or just eat it straight out the bowl as a salad You will need only six basic ingredients to make this easy mango salsa: ripe mangoes, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno and lime
How to choose the best mango for salsa
Choose ripe mangoes, ones that are more yellow or orange than green Mangoes that are green in colour are unripe A ripe mango will also smell fragrant The flesh should be soft, but not mushy
1. In a serving bowl, combine the prepared mango, bell pepper, onion, cilantro and jalapeno. Drizzle with the juice of one lime.
2. Using a large spoon, stir the ingredients together. Season to taste with salt, and stir again For best flavour, let the salsa rest for 10 minutes or longer
Storage suggestions: You can store the salsa in the refrigerator, covered for 3 to 5 days. It will be best in the first day or two.
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H e r e ' s H o w T o M a k e I t :
Betting Gaming & Lotteries, Jamaica Racing and Casino Gaming Commissions 78CEF Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10 | Tel: 876 630 1353 | WhatsApp: 876 224 2452 info@bglc gov jm | www bglc gov jm
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