2022 Review

Major Projects Achieved HEALTH

Total Investment: US$51,477.15

Total Number Impacted: >3,000

UNSDGs Contribution: 1,2,3,4,8,10,17

Health & Dental Fairs

The group’s health, dental and wellness fair series catered to almost 1,000 residents from West/East Kingston and Old Harbour Bay in St. Catherine. For almost a decade, via our CSR portfolio, the health and wellness fairs have been the marquee health initiative where residents of each community receive free medical, dental, and pharmaceutical services.

The improved health and well-being of the patrons were made possible through our partnerships for this year’s execution. They included: Spanish Town and Kingston Public Hospitals, which committed the doctors needed for the respective days; Sagicor Life and Health, National Health Fund; Prescription Plus; St Catherine Public Health Department; Talk About Your Business Safely (TABS) – which provided HIV and Syphilis Testing; Passport, Immigration, Citizenship Agency (PICA); National Council on Drug Abuse; Pure Country Juices; Family Planning Jamaica; Registrar General Department (RGD) and Beulah Baptist Institutional Church.

JEP Group Pledges Funds for UHWI Dialysis Unit, Appeals for More Support of Kidney Health in Jamaica

In commemoration of World Kidney Day, the Jamaica Energy Partners we donated funds to support the urgent needs of the Haemodialysis Unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). To offset an increase in the dialysis unit’s stock, JEP Group pledged monetary support to purchase dialysers, fluids to dialyse patients, heparin, lines, renalin, acid and bicarbonate.

The JEP Group will continue to support the health sector by providing sponsorships necessary to promote quality healthcare to Jamaicans.

Labour Day - Kingston Public Hospital

With health and education being two of the major pillars under our CSR portfolio, Jamaica’s oldest public hospital, KPH, was also selected to receive a facelift – specifically the Renal Unit. During the assessment, we noticed that the building which hosts the Unit used to treat almost 100 patients suffering from kidney-related ailments twice weekly required additional work. Therefore, in addition to the painting, the JEP Group arranged minor touch-ups for the drywall structures, mould treatments and the construction of a covered walkway for patient access during adverse weather conditions.

JEP Donates Air Conditioning to Jamaica Fire Brigade

JEP Group is all about maintaining and strengthening partnerships, and a critical one was that of the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s St Catherine Division. The JFB - no stranger to the JEP Group’s generosity, recently received an air conditioning unit and igloo from us. With this donation, JFB St Catherine Division members will be encouraged and comfortable as they risk their lives for our safety daily.

Blood Drives

The JEP Group hosted three days of lifesaving for its employees across all power plants in December 2022. In collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Service, the fruits of labour witnessed a significant improvement from last year’s efforts. The Bank collected seventy units from eighty-nine registered individuals. Staff members were encouraged to donate as part of JEP’s goal to support the health sector, as one unit of blood can save up to 3 lives, and you never know when you or someone you love may need blood.

Cancer Awareness

Last October, the JEP Group launched its two-month-long prostate/breast cancer awareness campaign to signify our fight against these diseases and to raise funds for the Oncology Unit at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH). The campaign commenced in September with a focus on Prostate Cancer awareness.

Whip-Off baking Competition

Men from each plant accepted the challenge to see who could bake the best blue-themed cake. JEP’s Raj Turner and Marlon Thomas came on top with their blue Chocolate Manilla cake.

JEP Group’s Big League Football Competition

The league starred 33 of the most talented players representing each plant in different shades of blue. The teams included WKPP’s Elite Strikers, JPPC’s Turbine FC and Barge United. At the end of the preliminary matches, Elite Strikers and Turbine FC went head-to-head to determine the winners. At the end of the 90 minutes, WKPP’s Elite Strikers took first place.

PSA Screening

To conclude the month’s activities, the Group engaged men in our neighbouring communities of Old Harbour Bay, Western Kingston, and Eastern Kingston for a follow-up of our free prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening initiative, launched last year. As a result, almost 90 men benefitted and if any of them received an abnormally high PSA level, they would be referred to a Urologist. JEP’s corporate citizenship places a strong emphasis on fostering healthier communities.

Paint Smash

Breast Cancer Awareness month kicked off with Paint Smash, a creative space meant to release frustration. Paint Smash gave JEP Group employees the chance to completely release and express their anger with cancer while making art. A unique masterpiece was created that will also be donated to the oncology unit and unveiled during the handover ceremony.

RAYZ for Life

To wrap the breast/prostate awareness campaign, JEP Group hosted its inaugural Rayz for Life Cancer Awareness 5K. For a $1000 registration fee, individuals and companies were invited to run, walk, ride or wheel. The 5:30 am warm-up session began at Emmanuel Baptist Church and at 6:00 am, with over 100 participants, the 5K took place along Norbrook Loop. In the end, WKPP’s Kevin Clarke won in 21 minutes, and 57 seconds.

During the campaign, the Group held an ongoing raffle fundraiser which secured an additional $448,000 toward KPH’s Oncology Unit. The raffle winner won a 58” smart TV.