JEP/WKPP Newsletter SEPT 2017

JEP/WKPP NEWSLETTER Issue 09 / September 2017

Powering a Brighter Future

Corporate Social Responsibility

JEP & WKPP LAUNCH SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME FOR BASIC SCHOOLS IN WEST KINGSTON & OLD HARBOUR BAY!

For the past three years,

“Our slogan: Powering A Brighter

to function at

JEP and WKPP have

Future, says it all- we are heavily

an optimum

catered to the nutritional

invested in the success of our

level. With this

needs of basic school

youth. These students are the

programme, every child will receive

students in West Kingston

future, and they are brilliant, we,

the nutrients required for them

and Old Harbour Bay.

therefore, believe that it is our

to excel. We will also ensure that

corporate social responsibility

the head chefs prepare nutritious

The School Feeding

to ensure that they receive the

meals using foods enriched with

Programme is an annual

best nutrition. Too often parents

vitamins and minerals that will

initiative implemented to

are unable to send their children

enhance neurological function,

promote that a balanced

to school because they cannot

increase energy levels and improve

diet and maintaining a

provide breakfast or due to

concentration levels; all of which

healthy lifestyle for our

financial constraints. We want

are key for academic success,” he

children is crucial. JEP

to ease this burden and, ensure

continued.

and WKPP understand

that students receive a balanced

that proper nutrition

meal every morning,” - Wayne

Since 2014, JEP and WKPP have

is important from the

McKenzie, President & CEO of JEP

been donating funds to the

earliest stage in life and,

and WKPP.

Charles Chin Loy Basic School

therefore, recognize

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and Blackwood Gardens Basic

the need to facilitate

“The purpose of this programme is

School; the programme now

the process of ensuring

also to enlighten the parents and

extends to the Denham Town

that students receive

teachers from each school; we want

Basic School and Carnival Early

nutritious breakfast meals.

them to understand that proper

Childhood Development Basic

nutrition is fundamental for children

School. This year, we transformed

She went further to remind the parents and teachers of the six food groups and how essential it is to consider all elements when preparing meals for the students.

The six food groups include food from animals, staples, vegetables, fruits, legumes/beans and fats and oils. After the nutritional talk, the programme by including

Initially, Mrs Miller educated the

additional elements that will help

parents and teachers about the

to increase student attendance,

importance of a balanced meal.

improve academic performance as

She also shared a few cooking

well as students’ overall personal

tips on how to make delicious and

development.

attractive meals for children.

These elements include

“Hungry kids are unhappy kids.

comprehensive training sessions

Sending them to school without

for the head cooks at each school,

a wholesome breakfast will

a complete guide to a balanced

affect their ability to concentrate

diet which contains recipes/meal

throughout the day. This School

plans, a list of the necessary food

Feeding Programme is an excellent

groups and the correct portions.

initiative, however, as parents, it

Executive Chef, Mazie Miller hosted

is necessary to play our part in

the training session on Tuesday,

ensuring that students receive

September 12, 2017, at the Charles

nutritious meals containing the

Chin Loy Basic School.

six food groups, which are vital for their health and well-being�,

On Friday, September 15, 2017, at the Charles Chin Loy Basic School, the launch of the School Feeding Programme commenced with a prayer and opening remarks

by Executive Assistant, Natalie Wedderburn. Following her address was an overview of the Programme

by Admin Assistant, Patrice Howell, after which, Group Accountant, Caren Rattigan-Moore, introduced Executive Chef, Mazie Miller as the guest speaker.

Executive Chef Maize Miller said.

Chef Miller relocated to the kitchen to conduct a live demonstration of breakfast meals for the parents and teachers. She revealed how to prepare banana porridge, baked beans and sausage with toast and fried bammies.

To conclude, Melissa Newman, Public and Community Relations Specialist delivered the closing remarks and thanked the parents and teachers for their cooperation and involvement in the launch of our annual School Feeding Programme.

The programme officially commenced in October. All schools received their nutrition packages on Thursday, October 19, 2017, which they will utilise to prepare healthy meals for students every morning.

By Friday, October 27, 2017, we will deliver comprehensive meal guides to all schools, detailed with a variety of recipes, the necessary food groups and the correct portions.

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JEP & WKPP RESTORE PALISADOES BEACH ON INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP DAY

“This year’s Beach Clean-up was a joyous moment...”

- Wayne McKenzie President & CEO JEP/WKPP

To celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day, WKPP

Trust and Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), we

and JEP participated in beach Cleanup activities along

are invariably supportive of a venture that focuses

the Lighthouse Beach on Saturday, September 16, 2017.

on building environmental awareness around why Jamaicans should keep our beaches trash free.

This year marked our fourth time involved in this event

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which aims to preserve and keep our beaches clean

At JEP and WKPP, we recognize the need to preserve

every year. In association with the Jamaica Environment

our island’s natural resources. We believe that it is our

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responsibility to keep our beaches clean, protect coastal ecosystems and ensure that our marine life has a clean habitat to thrive.

On Saturday, September 16, 2017, the JEP and WKPP team collected 3865 plastic bottles, 291 food wrappers and 411 plastic bottle caps. We also recorded 294 types of foam packaging and 135 slippers and shoe soles.

Our President & CEO, Wayne McKenzie was contented with the outcome of the beach cleanup and expressed his gratitude and

our beaches so that our youth

appreciation to all who participated:

can enjoy it. I am proud of JEP’s wonderful staff and friends who work tirelessly to keep our beaches clean yearly”.

Beach Cleanup and other environmental projects are an integral part of Jamaica Energy Partners’ Corporate Social Responsibility Portfolio.

Each year, we, donate over J$3,000,000 to environmental initiatives and other events

“This year’s Beach Cleanup was a

geared towards protecting our

joyous moment for JEP and WKPP.

environment. On September 16,

When we visited the beach prior,

over forty staff members and

it was inundated with garbage;

volunteers assisted with the

plastics, cans and other debris.

Beach Cleanup, and we look

On Saturday, September 16, from

forward to more participants

8 am - 10:30 am, we managed to

next year.

restore the Lighthouse beach to how it should look – clean. The efforts of our team demonstrate our commitment to not just providing reliable energy for Jamaica, but also our dedication to preserving

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Employee Recognition Eric Batticks

Lloyd Peak

We are pleased to formally announce the

Lloyd Peak has been with the company for

appointment of Eric Batticks for the position

fourteen (14) years, during which he has held

of Maintenance Manager and Lloyd Peak as

positions such as Chemist/Environmentalist,

Manager, Environment, Safety and Security.

Manager - Chemistry and Environment and Manager – Environment and Standards.

Eric Batticks joined the company in 2002

In addition to his roles as Manager of

as a Mechanical Technician and has since

Environment and Standards, Lloyd will now

then advanced progressively through

undertake the responsibilities of Safety &

more responsible positions including

Security.

Project Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Service Engineer and most recently Acting

Kindly join as we congratulate them for their

Maintenance Manager. He has played key

appointments and achievements. We wish

roles in these positions which have given

them continued success in our company.

him an overall understanding and a wealth of experience for the post.

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