From 17 chickens to full-fledged business

Othneil ‘Steve’ Morris won five awards for his thriving business, dubbed Steve’s Fresh Meat Shop, in the community of Salt Spring, St James, during the JSIF ICDP II Enterprise Development Grant Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 6, 2023.
April 10, 2023
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Othneil ‘Steve’ Morris was a picture of fulfilment last Thursday as he reflected on his entrepreneurial journey, which began with 17 chickens and has now flourished into a full-fledged business, Steve’s Fresh Meat Shop.

At 21, Morris made his first purchase of 17 chickens, which he raised in a small coop at home. When he sold them, he made a larger purchase of 25 chickens, then 50.

From 17 chickens to full-fledged business

Othneil ‘Steve’ Morris was a picture of fulfilment last Thursday as he reflected on his entrepreneurial journey, whic

Outstanding Micro-Entrepreneurs Awarded

A total of 20 micro-entrepreneurs who benefitted from grants under the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP

Sports Complex to be Developed in Norwood, St. James

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) will be developing a sports complex in Norwood, St.

Sports Complex to be Developed in Norwood, St. James

anaging Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney.
March 13, 2023
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The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) will be developing a sports complex in Norwood, St. James, as part of the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) now in place in the community.

JSIF’s Managing Director, Omar Sweeney, tells JIS News that the undertaking will form part of upcoming youth engagement activities in Norwood.

The complex, which will be developed under the ZOSO’s build phase, is being done under JSIF’s Integrated Community Development Project II (ICDP II).

Tobago House of Assembly visited with JSIF

Members of the JSIF hosted the Tobago House of Assembly.

Albion Primary gets special education classroom block

Albion Primary School in Knockpatrick, Manchester has received a new classroom block to house its special edu

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