TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.
OUR HEALTH
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COVID-19 and What You Need to Know (March 2021)
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When to Quarantine
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COVID-19 Symptoms
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Coronavirus Self-Checker
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Similarities and Differences between Flu and COVID-19
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About Variants of the Virus that Causes COVID-19
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Jamaica’s Vaccination Programme
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What else do you need to know right now? Check out these other interesting articles. 2.
OUR STORIES: Corporate Social Responsibility
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Jamaica Energy Partners Group Provides More Tablets for Teachers, Students
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One Year, Over 11 Million and Counting - JEP Group Celebrates
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Partnerships with Communities to Power Through COVID-19
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Jamaica Energy Partners Continues to Preserve Important Partnerships
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OUR ENERGY Energy Education - Column: Ensuring the energy transition is equitable
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OUR PEOPLE
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Congrats! JEP Group Staff Recognition Awardees
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HR Tips - How to Check Your Timecard for The Month Using EPIC
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OUR SAFETY
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Jamaica Energy Partners Scores High Marks for Successful Earthquake, Tsunami Drill
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Disciplinary Measures to Support the Enforcement of COVID-19 Protocols Effective April 1, 2021
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March 2021
OUR HEALTH COVID-19 and What You Need to Know (as of March 2021) COVID-19 may go down in history as a pandemic like no other. With unparalleled challenges and modifications to every aspect of our lives, the SARS-CoV-2 saga has been overwhelming and seems to be never-ending. The interesting thing about change is that it is inevitable and how we eventually adapt regardless of experiencing a little or a lot of resistance. The deadly virus has indeed changed life as we know, but we will get through this. Considering the surge in cases islandwide and across the JEP Group, we must observe the preventative measures implemented. Here’s some vital information you may have missed and need to note for your safety and that of your friends, family and colleagues. Stay safe!
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When to Quarantine Source: Centers of Disease Control and Prevention
Stay home if you might have been exposed to COVID-19 Quarantine is used to keep someone who might have been exposed to COVID-19 away from others. Quarantine helps prevent the spread of the disease that can occur before a person knows they are sick or infected with the virus and without feeling symptoms. People in quarantine should stay home, separate themselves from others, monitor their health, and follow directions from their state or local health department.
Pause - Important Reminder
What counts as close contact? •
You were within 6 feet of someone who has COVID-19 for a total of 15 minutes or more.
Quarantine or isolation: What’s the difference? •
exposed to the virus away from others. •
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Quarantine keeps someone who might have been
COVID-19. •
Isolation keeps someone who is infected with the virus away from others, even in their home.
You provided care at home to someone who is sick with You had direct physical contact with the person (hugged or kissed them).
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You shared eating or drinking utensils.
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They sneezed, coughed, or somehow got respiratory
Check out this short video to learn more.
droplets on you.
Moving on
Steps to take
Who needs to quarantine?
Stay home and monitor your health
People who have been in close contact with someone who has
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COVID-19—excluding people who have had COVID-19 within
Stay home for 14 days after your last contact with a person who has COVID-19.
the past 3 months or who are fully vaccinated.
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Watch for fever (100.4ºF), cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19.
People who have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 3 months and recovered do not have to quarantine
If possible, stay away from others, especially people who are at higher risk for getting very sick from COVID-19.
or get tested again as long as they do not develop new •
•
symptoms.
Confirmed and suspected cases of reinfection of the
People who develop symptoms again within 3 months of
virus that causes COVID-19
their first bout of COVID-19 may need to be tested again if
Cases of reinfection of COVID-19 have been reported but are
there is no other cause identified for their symptoms.
rare. In general, reinfection means a person was infected (got
People who have been in close contact with someone who
sick) once, recovered, and later became infected again. Based
has COVID-19 are not required to quarantine if they have
on what we know from similar viruses, some reinfections are
been fully vaccinated against the disease and show no
expected.
symptoms.
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COVID-19 Symptoms Source: Centers of Disease Control and Prevention
Coronavirus Self-Checker
Similarities and Differences between Flu and COVID-19
The Coronavirus Self-Checker is an
What is the difference between Influenza (Flu)
Differences:
interactive clinical assessment tool that
and COVID-19?
Flu
will assist individuals ages 13 and older
Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious
Flu viruses can cause
and parents and caregivers of children
respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different
mild to severe illness,
ages 2 to 12. It helps you to decide
viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new
including common
when to seek testing or medical care
coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2), and flu is caused by
signs and symptoms
if you suspect someone you know has
infection with influenza viruses. COVID-19 seems to
listed above.
contracted COVID-19 or has come into
spread more rapidly than flu and causes more severe
Flu Symptoms
close contact with someone who has
illnesses in some people. It can also take longer before
COVID-19.
people show symptoms, and people can be contagious
COVID-19
for longer. More information about the differences between
COVID-19 seems to
The online, mobile-friendly tool asks
flu and COVID-19 is available in the different sections
cause more severe
a series of questions, and based
below.
illnesses in some
Source: Centers of Disease Control and Prevention
Source: Centers of Disease Control and Prevention
people. Other signs
on the user’s responses, provides recommended actions and resources. Click here to get started!
Because some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are
and symptoms of
similar, it may be hard to tell the difference between them
COVID-19, different
based on symptoms alone, and testing may be needed to
from flu, may include
help confirm a diagnosis. While more is learned every day
a change in or loss of
about COVID-19 and the virus that causes it, there is still a
taste or smell.
lot unknown.
COVID-19 Symptoms
Signs & Symptoms Similarities: Both COVID-19 and flu can have varying degrees of signs and symptoms, ranging from no symptoms (asymptomatic) to severe symptoms. Common symptoms that COVID-19 and flu share include:
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Fever or feeling feverish/chills
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Headache
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Cough
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Some people may
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Shortness of breath or difficulty
have vomiting
breathing
and diarrhoea,
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Fatigue (tiredness)
though this is more
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Sore throat
common in children
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Runny or stuffy nose
than adults
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Muscle pain or body aches
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About Variants of the Virus that Causes COVID-19 Source: Centers of Disease Control and Prevention
Information about the characteristics of these variants is rapidly
Variant of Interest (VOI), Variant of Concern
emerging. Scientists are working on learning more about how
(VOC), and Variant of High Consequence
easily they spread, whether they could cause more severe
(VOHC).
illness and whether currently authorized vaccines will protect people against them.
There are currently five VOCs in the United States:
What we know
•
B.1.1.7: This variant was first identified in
Viruses constantly change through mutation, and new variants
the US in December 2020. It was initially
of a virus are expected to occur over time. Sometimes new
detected in the UK.
variants emerge and disappear. Other times, new variants
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B.1.351: This variant was first identified
emerge and persist. Multiple variants of the virus that causes
in the US at the end of January 2021. It
COVID-19 have been documented in the United States and
was initially detected in South Africa in
globally during this pandemic.
December 2020. •
P.1: This variant was first detected in the
The virus that causes COVID-19 is a type of coronavirus, a
US in January 2021. P.1 was initially
large family of viruses. Coronaviruses are named for the crown-
identified in travellers from Brazil who
like spikes on their surfaces. Scientists monitor changes in the
were tested during routine screening at an
virus, including changes to the spikes on the surface of the virus. These studies, including genetic analyses of the virus,
airport in Japan in early January. •
B.1.427 and B.1.429: These two variants
help scientists understand how changes to the virus might
were first identified in California in February
affect how it spreads and what happens to people infected with it.
2021 and were classified as VOCs in March 2021.
Multiple variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 are circulating globally and within the United States. In collaboration
These variants seem to spread more easily and
with a SARS-CoV-2 Interagency Group (SIG), CDC established
quickly than other variants, which may lead to
3 classifications for the SARS-CoV-2 variants being monitored:
more cases of COVID-19. An increase in the Powering a Brighter Future
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number of cases will put more strain on health care resources, lead to more hospitalizations and potentially more deaths. So far, studies suggest that antibodies generated through vaccination with currently authorized vaccines recognize these variants. This is being closely investigated, and more studies are underway. Rigorous and increased compliance with public health mitigation strategies, such as vaccination, physical distancing, use of masks, hand hygiene, and isolation and quarantine, is essential to limit the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 and protect public health. What we do not know Scientists are working on learning more about these variants, and more studies are needed to understand: •
How widely these new variants have spread
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How the disease caused by these new variants differs from the disease caused by other variants that are currently circulating
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How these variants may affect existing therapies, vaccines, and tests
What it means Public health officials are studying these variants quickly to learn more about how to control their spread. They want to understand whether the variants: •
Spread more easily from person-to-
Jamaica’s Vaccination Programme
Source: Jamaica Information Service
person •
Cause milder or more severe disease in people
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Are detected by currently available viral tests
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Respond to medicines currently being used to treat people for COVID-19
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Change the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines
In March 2021, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) made arrangements for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to the Jamaican public. Vaccinations will be administered according to a schedule, the need and vulnerability of various sections of the population. Vaccination Schedule Following a public call by the GOJ, specific groups of persons will be asked to register to receive the vaccine. The programme will be carried out in three phases, which correspond to three groups. The vulnerable group will be vaccinated first, followed by those essential to economic activity. The final group will be other members of the general public.
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Persons in this group are considered susceptible to the coronavirus due to factors such as: •
Necessary, repeated exposure to members of the public, such as in the case of healthcare workers; national security and emergency personnel; educators for early childhood, primary and secondary level students and employees of Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) and Jamaica Customs
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Advanced age (60 years and older)
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Existing illnesses or comorbidities
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Government officials will also be among the first to receive the vaccine.
Phase 2 Persons Essential to Economic Activity
Application Procedure To receive the vaccine, persons are asked to register through the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ call centre at 888-663-5683, the various parish health departments or the Ministry’s website https://jamcovid19.moh.gov. jm/vaccination.html. Each applicant will be assigned to a vaccination centre, dependent on his or her address and determined when the appointment is made. Persons should apply for an appointment five days before their desired date. Registrants will be required to provide the following details: •
Age
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Date of birth
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Comorbidities
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Allergies
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Area of work
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Address
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Telephone number
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Email addresss
Vaccination Day •
vaccine. During this process, the aide will check the applicant’s temperature, confirm the appointment date given, and verify the applicant’s national and work identification. The applicant will be asked to sign the
following sectors: Agriculture
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Banking
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Hotel and tourism
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Manufacturing
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Transportation
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Other public sector bodies
Phase 3 General Public
Registration – On the scheduled day, a community health aide will register the person receiving the
This group consists of employees of the •
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Phase 1 Vulnerable Group
centre’s register and given a vaccination card. •
Counselling – A health educator will counsel the applicant, providing information about the vaccination process. The educator will also answer relevant questions the applicant may have.
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Vaccine Administration – A registered or public health nurse will vaccinate the applicant and sign the vaccination card.
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Observation – A medical doctor or registered nurse will observe the recipient of the vaccine for any adverse reactions for 15 minutes. Those who exhibit a severe
This group consists of all other members
reaction will be monitored for 30 minutes. If necessary,
of the public.
resuscitation and/or transportation to the hospital will be provided. •
Documentation – A clerk will make an appointment for the second dose of the vaccine and issue the vaccination card to the recipient.
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What else do I possibly need to know!? Yes, it all seems like ALOT to digest but critical information nonetheless. In closing, remember that wearing a mask and washing your hands/sanitizing often is still proven to be paramount if you want to ward off the coronavirus infection, even though the vaccine is the solution to our SARS-CoV-2 problem.
Here are some other interesting articles:
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Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines Click here
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OUR STORIES Corporate Social Responsibility
Jamaica Energy Partners Group Provides More Tablets for Teachers & Students Fifty-nine more students/teachers residing in St
normal. In March, the JEP Group
Catherine, Western and Eastern Kingston are the
celebrated an over 11-million-dollar
Company’s newest recipients of tablets under its tablet
ongoing partnership with its neighbouring
distribution programme. Members of the JEP Group’s
communities focused on powering
Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility
through COVID-19 since March 2020.
(CSR) teams granted the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Region One, thirty additional tablets,
“Education is no education without our
on the heels of the twenty-nine previously donated to
students,” MOE Region Six Director,
Region Six earlier in March.
Sophie Forbes-Hall, affirmed in her opening remarks at the presentation last
The digital initiative unfolded as part of the organisation’s
month.
response to the current pandemic to abate the educational disadvantages precipitated by the new
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when she received Melissa’s call about the donation of the tablets. “She made my day because, in the region, we have children with serious needs, and when we do the community visits, we see the need to the point where we want to go into our pockets. This is what we appreciate about Jamaica Energy Partners, we know we can’t fix the entire education system, but there is a little that we all can do – and the JEP Group is doing it. We are thankful for the gesture,” Reid-Clarke said. The tablets donated will change the
“We all acknowledge that this is a
Corporate Responsibility Manager,
challenging time, but it is by no accident
Melissa Newman, who delivered remarks
that CEO McKenzie and his team
at the tablet handover, stated, “our
decided to reach out to the communities
tablet distribution programme is one of
of St Catherine in order to support our
our CSR approaches tailored to assist
children. As conscientious citizens, they
with restabilizing the learning process
are aware of the dilemma currently facing
of our nation’s children. The pandemic
our children as it relates to education. We
has devastated our education system,
take this opportunity to laud the Jamaica
but we endeavour to bridge the gaps,
Energy Partners Group, thanking them
ensuring that students get the chance of
as we welcome them as a vital partner,”
proper education.”
don’t always receive the financial or
MOE’s Community Relations and
For many of them, a solid education is
Mrs Forbes-Hall said. The JEP Group appropriates over 50%
Education Officer of Region Six, Mrs
of its CSR budget towards educating
Kerene Reid-Clarke, shared how
youngsters from the communities
overwhelmed she was with emotions
mentioned above. To date, the company has donated 130 tablets for students, including PEP scholarship recipients who receive up to J$50,000 per year, to assist with funding the completion of their secondary studies.
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lives of teachers, basic schoolers, and students from grades 5, 6 and 10 by assisting with virtual classes and exam preparation. Other beneficiaries include teen mothers who are determined to complete high school and even matriculate at the tertiary level regardless of their situation. According to the ministry, most of these young mothers emotional support they need to excel. the only way out; as such, tablets and other digital devices go a long way in actualizing their educational pursuits. Region One also expressed heartfelt gratitude for the assistance: On behalf of Region One, I want to thank Jamaica Energy Partners wholeheartedly for this significant contribution towards education in our country. It is amazing
The Jamaica Energy Partners
the country needs to develop and contribute
Group would like to say a
from their resources. This means a lot to us, and
big “you are welcome” to the
I am really proud to be a Jamaican participating
Ministry of Education, Youth and
in such an activity. We know that with partners
Information. It is our pleasure
like the JEP Group, we can achieve a better
to give back and advance the
country, a better people and all of us can do
personal and professional growth
well.” – Region One Director, Mrs Dasmine
of our youth.
Kennedy.
One Year, Over 11 Million and Counting JEP Group Celebrates Partnerships with Communities to Power Through COVID-19 Health & Safety
A year ago, on March 20, the JEP Group commenced its partnership with our neighbouring communities to power through COVID-19. With over J$11m and counting, the Group continues to temper the uncertainty and fear bred by the virus and alleviate burdens due to the disruptions of livelihoods and school closures. Join us as we go down memory lane to see all that we have accomplished thus far.
The safety of our employees and
We had to re-strategise, and we did. Last
members of our communities is
year the Group debuted its ‘appointment
paramount. In March 2020, our Risk
only’ health and dental fairs, which
Communication and Community
provided people with the opportunity to
Engagement Model (RCCEM) was born
consult with medical doctors, receive
to engage the relevant stakeholders and
medication and dental services at no
mobilise resources to provide a buffer
cost to them. The Social Return on
against the pandemic.
Investment (SROI) for the health and dental fairs, respectively were, JEP
For us, it resulted in numerous
(200% & 259%), WKPP (200% & 129%)
cancellations of outreach events that
and JPPC (169% & 213%).
usually permit face-to-face interaction.
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when private organizations have a vision of how
Our President & CEO, Wayne McKenzie, delivered surgical and N95 face masks and gloves to protect the children and caregivers/educators from the deadly virus. Today, the Jamaica Energy Partners Group continues to provide community partners with these items to minimise the spread.
School Feeding Programme The Group’s School Feeding Programme is currently a relief initiative for parents and students in our neighbouring communities. In 2020, the JEP Group CSR team provided packages containing nonperishable food items and sanitising agents for children across our ten participating schools. Every month, we continue to prepare twenty-five packages per school for delivery to the teachers who distribute them to parents. We also delivered care packages to families through a partnership with the Ministry of Labour & Social Security.
Health Sector We extended much-needed supplies and equipment to combat the virus. We began relief initiatives by outfitting KPH with four 10ft x 10ft heavy-duty tents to create a comfortable area for patients and medical staff. Spanish Town Hospital also received thermal guns and other medical supplies. The Group also increased support to the Ministry of Health and Wellness through the Public Health Departments of St. Catherine and Kingston and St. Andrew. “As Jamaica weathers this ‘storm’, we remain committed to serving our communities and partnering with government agencies through the allocation of resources to fight against the pandemic effectively” - President & CEO, Wayne McKenzie, OD.
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Jamaica Energy Partners Continues to Preserve Important Partnerships Jamaica Cancer Society
Jamaica Conservation Development Trust
Many of us may have had or have a friend or family member with cancer. If you do, you know it’s no easy regular communication with each of the Maroon
feat, and what anyone battling the dreadful disease needs more than ever is a reliable support system. The
communities’ Councils.
Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) is one such institution
Through these
and defeat cancer in all its forms.”
— the island’s NGO charged with a mandate to “fight
partnerships, JCDT supports the preservation and Jamaica Energy Partners has been
promotion of the
supporting the Jamaica Conservation
cultural heritage of the
Development Trust (JCDT) and its work
Maroon communities in
with local and indigenous communities
addition to facilitating
for several years. JCDT is a non-
sustainable community
governmental organization (NGO) and
development. This has
registered charity that manages the Blue
been done for several
Since 1955 the organization has been on a mission
& John Crow Mountains National Park
years with sponsorship
“to eliminate cancer as a major health problem in
and World Heritage Site on behalf of the
from Jamaica Energy
Jamaica” through mobile screening, national education
relevant government agencies.
Partners to aid in the
and public health awareness programmes, selected
execution of Maroon
treatment, diagnostic services, counselling and support
festivals and an annual
mechanisms for persons living with cancer and their
environmental initiative
families.
As manager of this nationally and internationally important site, JCDT takes special care to involve
at the National Park, highlighting Maroon
Despite the current pandemic, Jamaica Energy
stakeholders and, in particular,
heritage. JCDT works
Partners remains faithful to its promise to continue to
the Maroon communities (whose
with these communities
sponsor the Society. From 2020 to date, the company
cultural heritage is recognized
through training and
grapples with the consequences of the cancellation of
in the World Heritage Site
capacity building
significant fundraising opportunities due to government
inscription). JCDT engages the
inclusive projects
COVID-19 restrictions. Photographed, Group CSR
Maroons through a Maroon
and other initiatives
Committee Member, Douglas Valentine, presents
geared towards
Shullian-Ann Brown, JCS Fundraising Officer, and
a representative from each
improving sustainable
Michael Leslie, JCS Executive Director (Acting), our
of the Maroon Councils
communities.
sponsorship for 2021.
and benefit local community
Communities Committee with
and communities around the National Park boundary. The Committee aims to meet quarterly and maintain
Today we appeal to everyone - join the fight; support the Jamaica Cancer Society. Powering a Brighter Future
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WKPP Sponsors Annual Easter
JPPC Launches Fisherfolk Training
Treat for the Elderly of Western Kingston
Through a joint initiative with the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Food for the Poor (FFP) and JPPC, the Old Harbour Bay Fishing Village participated in a meeting to assess the fisherfolk’s needs before the start of their training programme.
In addition to the spiritual meaning of Easter, for us, the holiday signifies a period of rest, reflection, re-charge and of course, bun and cheese. At the JEP Group, we extend the opportunity to enjoy Easter to those in our communities who may be facing too many financial hardships for it to be a priority. In March, West Kingston Power
In the meeting, the Fishing Manager at FFP, Mr Barker, sought to establish the group’s
Partners sponsored an Easter Treat
competencies regarding general conversations about sustainable fishing practices. Mr
for the elderly in the Western Kingston
Jones from NFA spoke on the importance of knowing the regulations that govern their
community. The treat benefitted over
trade to ensure that they align to avoid a run-in with the law.
two thousand community members who are unemployed due to illness or
The fisherfolk were eager to explore more on these topics to benefit the environment
old age. The MP, The Hon. Desmond
and the longevity of their livelihood. JPPC will conduct the training in phases and
McKenzie, organized and executed the
small batches. CSR Officer, Patrice Howell, and the executive body of the fisherfolk
event. WKPP is a repeat sponsor for this
society also attended the meeting.
initiative. Fire Stations Get a Helping Hand from Jamaica Energy Partners Group Both the Trench Town and Rollington Town Fire Stations are the latest beneficiaries in a spate of donations under the Jamaica Energy Partners (JEP) Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) portfolio. Members of the Group’s CSR Committee formally presented critical items following a needs assessment at the fire stations neighbouring West Kingston Power Partners (WKPP) and Jamaica Private Power Company (JPPC).
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JEP’s Corporate Responsibility Manager, Melissa Newman, stated that “the JEP Group has always maintained favourable relationships with fire departments, police stations, schools and health centres within the communities in which the companies operate. Subsequent to donations last year, we have maintained the relationship and seek to fill urgent needs for firefighters that will help to save lives.” During an assessment at the Trench Town Fire Station, WKPP identified an industrial washing machine’s need to keep uniforms and clothing clean and sanitized. On this occasion, WKPP’s Safety & Security Specialist, Emelio Durrant, made the handover at the Station to Assistant Commissioner (Area
members at the Rollington Town Fire
Melissa added that “Jamaica Energy
Station. The all-purpose demolition tools
Partners Group has been working within
were well received and will complement
our communities to help address health
the Station’s efforts in responding to
and safety needs, especially in light of
emergencies that require prying or
the spread of COVID-19.
piercing to save lives.
1), Alarick Hacker and Officer in Charge of Operations (Area 1), Joshua Davis. In East Kingston, HR Business Partner & CSR Committee Member Shakara McKenzie, and CSR Officer at JPPC, Patrice Howell delivered ten 14” steel hatchets to District Officer, Sigmond Sutherland and his team
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OUR ENERGY
Energy Education Column: Ensuring the energy transition is equitable Welcome back to our Energy Education corner! We invite you to read this month’s article titled Ensuring the energy transition is equitable, a column by Reuters writer, John Kemp. Feel free to share your feedback and comments with us!
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OUR PEOPLE Congrats! JEP Group Staff Recognition Awardees When we launched our
These are:
Employee Recognition Awards
1. President and CEO’s Award
in December 2020 for the
2. Team Leader/Supervisor Award
Group (JEP, JPPC, WKPP),
3. Shinning Award
it was the first time that
4. Rookie of the Year Award
employees could nominate
5. Team Award
their fellow co-workers who they thought best represented
The Employee Recognition
the criteria identified in five
Awards was utilized to highlight
New categories under the
the importance of recognizing
programme.
the individuals and teams who
President & CEO Award
Team Leader/ Supervisor Award
Shining Star Award
Rookie of the Year Award
Team Award
Vincent Barnes
Adrian Bloomfield
Mekeisha Morris
Dudley Brown
Overhaul Team
Shift Four Shakeen Peart (Supervisor) Wayne Powell Nikolas Brown Oshane Brown Adrian Salmon Rojae Robinson Kevin Marriott
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Ricoy McIntosh
Janet Walton
Nikolas Brown
Joel Jackson
Kevin Ellis
Kevin Webley
Shemar Johnson
Trishana Baker
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Facilities Team
voting closing on March 5, 2021. And finally,
Nominations will reopen
and display good work ethics. After numerous
after overwhelming votes, we confirmed our
for the quarterly awards for
submissions of nominations to the various
winners. On March 12, 2021, our President
Team Leader/Supervisor
categories, we could narrow down the
and CEO, Mr Wayne Mckenzie, announced
Award and Shinning star
candidates for each facility for the individual
the winners from each category via zoom.
awards.
categories. We want to thank all the employees who On March 1, we announced our top 3
submitted nominees and who voted across all
candidates in each Award Category and opened
the entities; your continued support has been
the voting platform to select our winners, with
amazing in facilitating this process.
HR TIPS
(HRIS)
Do you know how to check your TIMECARD for the month using EPIC HRIS? It’s easy. Follow the steps below:
1
2
Sign into EPIC
Step
3
Step
Step
Click Menu (this will let a pop up appear “site navigation”.
From Site Navigation, select “View Schedule.”
4
Step
When you select “View Schedule”, In the right of the screen, select “View Timecard.”
5 Step
There you will see your timecard for the current pay period.
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display initiative, contribute to our operations
OUR SAFETY Jamaica Energy Partners Scores High for Successful Earthquake, Tsunami Drill Spearheaded by the Safety and Security Department, Jamaica Energy Partners conducted another successful earthquake, tsunami drill in March. As we have learned over the years, our earthquake safety exercises have proven to be more than ‘drop, cover, hold’. Stimulating an actual event is critical to test staff responsiveness, staff adherence to protocols, evaluate resources and the effectiveness of the company’s education and safety plan. Running a hypothetical drill allows us to analyze and appraise our procedures to confirm if they work. Following Doctor Bird Power Station’s most recent drill, the power plant received stellar marks from entities such as ODPEM and the Jamaica Fire Brigade for our responsiveness and ability to navigate potential scenarios concerning earthquake, fire, tsunami and even injury situations. JEP was subsequently invited to participate in the Caribe Wave 21 Tsunami Exercise in Old Harbour Bay Drill, which was unfortunately cancelled due to the rise in COVID-19 cases. An earthquake can happen at any time. Here’s a reminder of how to survive before, during and after if the disaster strikes: https://jis.gov.jm/information/ tips/earthquake-tips/
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Disciplinary Measures to Support the Enforcement of COVID-19 Protocols Effective April 1, 2021 Source: JEP Group Human Resources Department
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