The Insurance Company of the West Indies
Culture Day Jamaica Branches “Celebrating and Embracing Our Culture,” was the theme for
What was intentioned for an educational event in actuality
ICWI’s culture day held on the 14th of October 2022. In the proved very competitive and the level of team spirit exercised process of rebuilding from the impact of Covid-19, this proved
was commendable. So much so that all would agree...We need
an effective way of rekindling patriotism by commemorating
a do over!
our wonderful Jamaican heritage. Each branch/department was required to set up a table decorated with old time artefacts If mention was to be made of all items demonstrated by each that represented Jamaica’s heritage. Additionally, participants
department, this would prove exhausting. However, a quick
were to provide a 30 second video clip showcasing the items overview should suffice. on display. Pit toilet, cold fire, black and white television (stationed on To add to the day’s excitement, the HR team put together a quiz
JBC) were among the items displayed by Customer Service
competition. The questions were generated from various cate-
Direct – New Kingston. Patched clothes were hung out to dry
gories such as History, Culture, Sports and Attractions. This around the Broker Department who also featured old time tape section required speed and knowledge as the winner would
with old hits, Jamaican herbs and Jamaican food and treats.
have to be the first to submit all correct answers. Though the event was exhilarating, filled with fun and laughter, there could only be one winner for each category.
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