Senior Citizen Wins All-expense Paid Vacation from JN Money

It's not every day you get a phone call informing you that you ' ve won an all-expense trip for two to the beautiful, tropical island of Jamaica For that reason, when 66-year-old Colin Barrett, construction worker from Lauderhill, Florida, learned that he was the grand prize winner of the Jamaica '60 & Boasy' with JN Money promotion, for the Southeast USA market, he was very excited

“When I got the call, at first, I was wondering why JN Money would be calling me now But after they informed me and I went to the branch, I was happy I feel good to know that I left Jamaica and still came here and won something from Jamaica,” he said “It is beautiful ”

JN Money is a global remittance company which is Jamaican-owned By sending a JN Money transfer during the period, August 1 to December 24, 2022, customers were eligible for entry into the promotion

“Every month I send money for my wife and kids in Jamaica I have three kids in Jamaica, one of whom is still in school I use JN Money because it is the most convenient way for me to send money and there are no long lines,” Mr Barrett said

He added that pick up is also quick and easy for his family in Jamaica The former carpenter, who is from the Kingston Central area in Jamaica,

Gaze Africana Exhibition from B3

artists and creatives, whose works represent African Excellence Exploring ideologies connected to African art, this contemporary fine art showcase highlights the diverse traditions of African diasporic art and culture Activations accompanying the exhibit include contemporary dance, jazz and negro spiritual music performances, panel discussions, spoken word, and business networking opportunities including a sponsored open bar

Exhibiting artists include: Doba Afolabi –Nigeria, Greg Bailey – Jamaica, Kimani Beckford – Jamaica, Aisha Tandiwe Bell –

USA, John Campbell – Jamaica, George Camille – Seychelles, Ines-Noor Chaqroun –Morocco, Camille Chedda – Jamaica, Katrina Coombs – Jamaica, Philippe Dodard – Haiti, Angèle Essamba Etoundi – Cameroon, Netherlands, Yrneh Gabon – Jamaica, Joaquin Gonzalez – Spain, Bayunga Kalieuka – Congo, Amore Kreative – USA, Niki Lopez – USA, Ricardo Lion Molina – Cuba, Ras Mosera –Sint Maarten, Oneika Russell – Jamaica, Carlos Salas – Colombia, Musah Swallah – Ghana

Other programs surrounding The Gaze Africana Black History Month activation says he has been living in Florida for about five years and has been using JN Money to send funds back home since then

He will be taking the vacation with his wife

Maxine Hinds, regional manager for JN Money Services (USA) Inc, Southeast, says the company would not have been successful without its loyal customers and one of its mandates is to give back to them in meaningful ways

“The adage says 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,' and we know that our customers work extremely hard to be able to take care of themselves and send funds to family and friends in the various markets As a result, we wanted to give them a chance to also “play hard” with a vacation of a lifetime,” she explained Ms Hinds pointed out that the vacation includes roundtrip airfare, a three-night allinclusive hotel stay, an adventure tour, as well chauffeur services to and from the airport for two Customers in USA Northeast, United Kingdom, Canada, Cayman, and Antigua also won a dream vacation and two customers in Jamaica and one in Cayman, each won a brand new 2023 Kia Seltos

The winners of two 2023 Kia Seltos from Jamaica are Omar Johnson, 42-year-old farmer and chef of Cascade, Hanover, and Omera Belinfante, 21, a student from St Elizabeth include contemporary dance, jazz and negro spiritual music performances, panel discussions, spoken word, and business networking opportunities including a sponsored open bar

Located at the Scott Galvin Community Center, 1600 NE 126th Street, North Miami, FL 33181, this exhibit speaks of the strength and resilience of the Black community All are invited you to honor the contributions and achievements of talented individuals, and to be inspired by their vision of a more just and equitable world

Jamaican Elsie Foster becomes new Mayor of Highland Park, New Jersey

Jamaica-born Elsie Foster was elected as the new Mayor of Highland Park in Middlesex County, New Jersey during a special Borough Council meeting on January 24

Foster, who hails from Trelawny, Jamaica will be the mayor until the end of 2023

She has been the council president and acting mayor since the beginning of the year and has replaced former Mayor, Gayle Brill Mittler Mittler resigned December 31

Foster said she looks forward to working with her colleagues who believe in her abilities

She also expressed her anticipation in working with the residents to improve the town's affordability, sense of community, and opportunities

The new Highland Park mayor has served several years on the Borough Council as well as on all the council's committees

She is also the legislative liaison to the State of New Jersey Civil Service Commission and a founding partner of JamPhil Consultants, LLC

Foster is the president and chief executive officer of Aunt Elsie's Homestays, which is an international student housing organization

Minister Andrew Holness has stressed that the new Road Traffic Act is not meant to punish citizens or obtain revenue

Holness stated that while the child restraint restrictions in the new Road Traffic Act remain the nation's goal, there will be amendments However, he said the Act intends to enforce child safety measures in public transit

“We understand, it is not practical, but it remains our aspiration I encourage all parents; I encourage all public passenger transport users [to] look about the safety of yourself and your children when you use public passenger transport Don't be ashamed to put on the seatbelt in the back of the car and if your child is lucky enough to get a seat in the car and they get the middle seat, put on the lap belt on them,” he said

The prime minister also urged road users to adopt road safety measures, noting that Jamaica is entering a new era of law enforcement

“The enforcement is about public order and public safety Meaning your safety, that is what it is about, so I urge Jamaicans, don't get caught up in some of the nonsense that is being said Your country is changing right before your very eyes, but when you are in the midst of change, it can appear confusing, chaotic, and oftentimes imperceptible But when the history is written and you look back at this era and you asked yourself when did things change for traffic management and public order in Jamaica, the historians will have to point to this period in Jamaica's history,” Holness said

His remarks were made the second day of a taxi strike in several parts of the country

Several transport operators withdrew their services in response to sections of the Road Traffic Act, as well as issues with the Government's move to clamp down on outstanding traffic tickets, among other concerns