Category Archives: Community
- 10-4-2010
JAMATE & UK Stakeholder Briefing
Minutes of KASSSI with the CEO and Secretary present from UK. Venue: New Hope Primary and Junior High School. Date: Monday 29th, March, 2010. Schedule start time: 09:00. Meeting was called to order at 09:25 by the Chairman, Kenton Wright. Invocation and prayer was made by The Rev. Lloyd W. Samuels. Apologies accepted from local Continue Reading
- 6-4-2010
KASSSI wins SDC approval!
The Social Development Commission of Jamaica. KASSSI took another step forward in our journey today when we won accreditation from the Social Development Commission (a branch of the Government of Jamaica). Such was their enthusiasm for KASSSI’s work, they have written a letter imploring the Charity Commission in the UK to begin working with us ASAP! An Continue Reading
- 15-11-2009
Juliette O’Brien
In November 2009, Juliette O’Brien undertook a gruelling two-hour long session of aerobics to raise funds and galvanise support for the KASSSI cause. Juliette is a member of the Walcott family and a sports enthusiast who is keen to raise the childrens’ aspirations and opportunities through education. Juliette decided to merge both of her passions Continue Reading
- 2-9-2009
Boutcher C-of-E Primary School
In July 2009, the school organised a children’s READATHON and with the kind contributions from friends and family, were able to raise a substantial amount towards helping their peers in Jamaica. Garth Walcott, the Chair of KASSSI (UK), accepted a cheque for £546.25 from Boutcher C-of-E Primary School’s children. The school has graciously decided that Continue Reading
- 9-8-2009
Jamate’s Recent Activities
Sadie and Ken of JAMATE, the Jamaican Management Team are currently working hard to raise awareness and funds for the KASSSI cause. Projects coming up next in Jamaica and organised by JAMATE include a Dominoes Tournament that will give community members (mainly men although women play too!) the opportunity to take part as a community Continue Reading
