JEP/WKPP Newsletter JUL 2017

JEP/WKPP

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Issue 07 / July 2017

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JEP RECOGNIZES 19 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS THIS YEAR! On Friday, July 28, 2017, JEP added nineteen (19) additional grant and

Wayne McKenzie, President and

scholarship awardees to its Scholarship Programme. That is, fifteen new

CEO of JEP delivered an inspiring

secondary and four new tertiary recipients.

address to the audience that will resonate for years to come- “I

Each secondary recipient received a certificate of “Academic Excellence”

am very honoured to assist these

as well as a cheque valuing J$35,000; whereas each tertiary student also

brilliant minds and ensure that they

received a certificate and a cheque valuing J$250,000.

are given the opportunity to further their education.”

Once the secondary recipients maintain a B+ average and the tertiary awardees a 3.0 GPA, the scholarship is re-awarded.

The students were awarded based on their academic performance and a demonstrable financial need.

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JEP DONATES J$300,000 TOWARDS EDUCATIONAL GRANTS FOR STUDENTS IN THE RURAL REGION OF NE ST. CATHERINE.

In accordance with JEP’s mandate: finances should not deter anyone from achieving academic pursuits. The company, therefore, donates to the rural region of NE St Catherine annually.

Often overlooked are brilliant children in the simple yet rustic communities of NE St Catherine. As such, Member of Parliament, the Honourable Natalie Neita-Headley has partnered with JEP to identify these children and provide them with the opportunity to education.

Jamaica Energy Partners takes pride in providing educational grants for students and will continue to showcase scholars while being that thrust that propels our youth into greatness!

JEP MAINTAINS GOOD RAPPORT WITH CANADIAN COUNTERPARTS.

In showing solidarity to our fellow Canadian colleagues, JEP donated to their 150th celebrations held in Jamaica in July. We believe that maintaining good relations with our international counterparts we have the advantage to forge strategic alliances for potential business.

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WKPP GRANTS 19 AWARDEES SCHOLARSHIPS VALUED AT

J$6,500,000!

At the Scholarship Awards Ceremony held on Friday,

“I am very honoured to assist these brilliant minds and

July 28, West Kingston Power Partners awarded fifteen

ensure that they are given the opportunity to further

primary and four tertiary students. The company

their education. We at WKPP are devoted to uplifting

contributed J$6,500,000 towards tuition and other

the nation’s youth and aid in relieving the financial

educational expenses for the awardees.

burdens placed on their families. WKPP looks forward to continuing this initiative to provide students with the

Each secondary recipient received a certificate of

resources they need to accomplish their dreams. “

“Academic Excellence” as well as a cheque valuing

- Wayne McKenzie, President and CEO of JEP and WKPP.

J$35,000; whereas each tertiary student also received a certificate and a cheque valuing J$250,000.

The President and CEO expressed how proud he was

recipients maintain a B+ average and the tertiary

of the Scholarship Recipients and reiterated that they

awardees a 3.0 GPA.

are to stay focused and keep up the impeccable work.

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The scholarships will be re-awarded, once the GSAT

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WKPP SUPPORTS NIKAEDA JOHNSON, A CHILD WITH APERT SYNDROME. Introduced to WKPP recently was Nikaeda, a child suffering from a rare condition called Apert Syndrome which is the second case known to the company. Apert Syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by a premature fusion of certain skull bones. This disease prevents the skull from growing normally and affects the shape of the head and face.

For Nikaeda to maintain a normal a life, Doris Johnson, Nikaeda’s mother, enrolled her into the Hydel Group of Schools. Hydel is popularly known for accommodating children with special needs.

To assist Ms Johnson, WKPP has contributed to Nikaeda’s tuition and is willing to continue to facilitate her educational expenses in the future.

JCS ACKNOWLEDGES WKPP WITH A TOKEN OF APPRECIATION FOR RELAY FOR LIFE CONTRIBUTIONS. Earlier this year, WKPP received a token of appreciation from the Jamaica Cancer Society for its contributions to the Society’s annual event, Relay for Life.

Fundraising initiatives such as this are critical to the Society’s mission, which is to “Eliminate cancer as a major health issue in Jamaica”.

“...Eliminate cancer as a major health issue in Jamaica” July 2017

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