Hurricane Melissa reminded us that vulnerability is multi-dimensional.  It was a pleasure to join Mrs. Kandasi Levermore, Executive Director, Jamaica Aids Support for Life (JASL) and her team, together with the Norwood Benevolent Society, as they distributed over 300 care packages and supplies as well as delivered essential medical services to the residents of Norwood, St. James. The event was held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Norwood Sports Complex recently constructed by the JSIF under the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP 11), funded by the Government of Jamaica.  

The JSIF’s footprint in Norwood extends beyond this recently constructed sports complex and includes the rehabilitation of roads, water and drainage infrastructure, community parks and green spaces and the delivery of varied social services aimed at improving the quality of life of residents.

The Yaad Luv campaign was executed by the United States-based marketing consultancy firm Trove Tourism Development Advisors. The campaign showcased Jamaica’s rich and diverse community-based tourism offerings through vibrant social media storytelling, radio, newspaper and bus wrap advertising, training in social media and digital marketing strategies, website creation and maintenance, search engine optimization, as well as the creation of a new website, www.yaadluv.com.

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) has underscored its commitment to supporting the agriculture sector.

This was reiterated by Project Manager, Daintyann Barrett Smith, during the opening reception for the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF), held on Wednesday (September 17) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.