JEP/WKPP Newsletter AUG 2017

JEP/WKPP

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Issue 08 / August 2017

Powering a Brighter Future

WKPP HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR On Saturday, August 19, 2017 over 1,000 complimentary services were

Time News shortly after the event as

provided at the WKPP Health & Wellness Fair!

well as TVJ midday news, and CVM

“Increasing access to health care for all”

TV’s Prime Time slot the following On Saturday, September 19, 2017, over 300

week. During one of the interviews

residents received medical, non-medical as

by our President and CEO, Wayne

well as dental services at West Kingston Power

McKenzie, he had this to say: “At

Partner’s third annual Health and Wellness Fair,

West Kingston Power Partners,

held at the Tivoli Gardens High School.

providing the residents of West Kingston with the medical services

WKPP provided over 1,000 services this year,

they need is important to us. We

under the theme, “Increasing access to health

believe that it is our corporate social

care for all”. WKPP in association with its partners delivered the following

responsibility to positively impact

services: dental cleaning and extractions, immunizations, cholesterol checks,

their lives, and support them in

diabetes tests, vision screening, HIV tests, mammograms, prostate checks

whatever way we can”.

as well as other crucial services at no cost to the residents of Western Kingston.

The day’s event was organized and executed by members of staff who

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This event, which is highly anticipated by residents each year, received

volunteered to ensure that the event

significant attention from the media. Highlights were featured on TVJ Prime

was a success!

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Mr. McKenzie embraces a little girl after bravely completing her medical examination.

Dr. Debbie Carrington, the Senior Medical Officer (acting) at the Ministry of Health addresses residents from West Kingston at the WKPP Health and Wellness Fair.

President & CEO, Wayne McKenzie shares with TVJ the success of the WKPP Health and Wellness Fair.

President & CEO Wayne McKenzie, supports a young man during his dental exam.

A resident receives general medical services from the National Health Fund.

Medical students and scholarship awardees share lens with Melissa Newman and Wayne McKenzie at the WKPP Health Fair

Residents from West Kingston wait to benefit from a variety medical and non-medical services at the WKPP Health Fair.

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WKPP SUPPORTS

JCF SUMMER CAMP FOR YOUTH!

“You cannot mandate philanthropy. It comes from within, and when it does, it is truly satisfying” - Azim Premji

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The Community Safety and Security Division of the

Since 2013, members of the Jamaica Constabulary

Denham Town Police Station hosted its annual Summer

Force (JCF) have been organizing this event in an effort

Camp in St Ann, Jamaica. Over seventy “at-risk” boys

to minimize the influence of crime and violence among

and girls were invited to take part in this initiative. We,

the youth in the communities. West Kingston Power

JEP/WKPP and the Jamaica Constabulary Force hope

Partners is a household name within the community, and

that through this interaction, the officers will be able to

has been sponsoring this event for the past three years;

regain the trust and cooperation from the residents.

a total of US$1,900 donated for 2017.

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TOP STUDENTS (JEP & WKPP) #PoweringABrighterFuture

Congratulations!

JEP/WKPP high-achievers excel in GSAT/CXC this year.

At Jamaica Energy Partners and West Kingston Power Partners, education is a fundamental part of our corporate social responsibility portfolio. We consider the academic advancement of our brilliant minds top priority, as such, we focus considerable efforts on providing them with the opportunities and resources they need to succeed.

Last month, both companies recognized our internal top boys and girls who did exceptionally well in GSAT, CSEC and CAPE this year.

Meet our top boys and girls!

Congrats to Elissa Peak (left), Khyle Gordon (center) and Dominique Valentine! Khlye and Dominique did exceptionally well in GSAT and Elissa in CAPE.

Congrats to a Brandon McKenzie; he received 9 ONES and 1 TWO in CSEC this year.

Congratulations to Brianna Nelson for achieving a 95% average in GSAT this year!

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THE LATE

CARLOS MOHAN

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

MANAGER, TECHNICAL SERVICES (1996- 2017)

Employee of the Month for June 2017 – Dempster Aitcheson

As the company strives to develop consistent leaders among our employees, Warehouse & Tool Crib Attendant Dempster Aitcheson was designated This month and onwards, we continue to celebrate the life of our beloved Carlos Mohan- Manager of Technical Services.

Carlos Mohan contributed 21 years (1996- 2017) of invaluable service to Jamaica Energy Partners and West

acting Warehouse Supervisor in June. Despite being aware that the assignment was temporary, Dempster’s work ethics were found to be above and beyond, demonstrating high potential.

Assuming the Warehouse Supervisor position for

Kingston Power Partners.

the third time, Dempster worked on weekends to

In 2006, Carlos was responsible for the engineering

results from work conducted in the warehouse. It

of JEP’s Dr Bird 2 and WKPP’s Power Plant in 2012.

His contributions resulted in higher efficiencies

facilitate proper flow of his projects, and to ensure was in disorder with various items disarrayed and inaccessible. The facility also had poor lighting

demonstrated on both assets during their operations.

and numerous roof leaks. During his acting period,

A dedicated employee, he was admired by us all,

solving skills to acquire resources needed to resolve

who looked up to him for his values, knowledge, and outstanding work ethics. Carlos Mohan will be deeply missed by all of us at JEP and WKPP, and we wish his family and friends solace during this time.

Dempster used his positive attitude and problemthe issues. Presently, the warehouse lighting has improved significantly and, the storeroom is more organized and restored to its rightful state.

Dempster was also instrumental in the Chemical Storeroom Rehabilitation project. Taking the reports of his team seriously, he actioned and followed up

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on resources needed to rehabilitate the chemical storeroom. Dempster fulfilled tasks such as the painting of corroded cabinets, coating of floorings, lighting repairs, general reorganization and safety systems repairs.

Furthermore, Dempster was very active during his time as Warehouse Supervisor. He attended morning meetings and liaised with personnel on related jobs. His attitude and pragmatic approach to work is commendable, and a good example of how line staff should demonstrate their potential during an acting assignment.

Congratulations Dempster and thank you for a job well done!

Errol Watts

receive a plaque and Day Pass Gift Certificates when they are officially recognized.

We thank them for their support and encourage them to keep up the great work.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE Norman Wilson

Congratulations to Norman Wilson, Purnel Adams, Errol Watts & Phillip Martin! They were nominated and selected for their outstanding Record of Attendance.

The Management and Executives of JEP acknowledge them and express their sincere appreciation for their loyal, diligent and remarkable attendance for the period 2016 to 2017. As a token of appreciation, they will

“Once you have experienced excellence, you will never again be contented with mediocrity�

- Thomas S. Monson August 2017

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