Flow joins the KSAC in Rejuvenation of Downtown in 100 year anniversary

The historic Ward Theatre and the St William Grant Park in Downtown benefited from a facelift on Labour Day, Wednesday, May 23 with the support of Flow. In the spirit of the theme of Labour Day 2012, ‘Step Forward, Make Jamaica Beautiful’ the broadband service provider did just that in its partnership with the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation. A team of Flow employees joined other volunteers from the community to carry out maintenance and beautification of sites around the town.



Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Angella Brown-Burke gets assistance from Nova Hamilton (right), client relations manager at Flow to clean the interior of the Ward Theatre during Labour Day activities on Wednesday, May 23.



Town Clerk Errol Green welcomed the participation of the Flow team. “These national projects reflect the pride we take in our communities and the love and respect that Jamaican do indeed have for one another. We are happy to have Flow’s support, and that Jamaicans participated in the many Labour Day efforts across the island.”

“Ward Theatre and St. William Grant Park are landmarks of Downtown Kingston and we thought it important that our Labour Day activities in the year of the 50th anniversary of our independence should include this area,” said Denise Williams, director of corporate and government affairs for Columbus Communications Jamaica Ltd., operators of the Flow brand.  



Yanique Forbes (left), marketing manager at Flow and Mayor of Kingston Senator Councillor Angella Brown-Burke (centre) work tirelessly to beautify the garden of the Ward Theatre, while Flow employee Pamella Fishley gets ready to join in.

  “We believe in the power of community partnerships and are proud to be a part of the activities in preparation for the very special celebrations.  We are firmly committed to being a part of the national mission of celebrating Jamaica’s tremendous achievements for the past 50 years. The Labour Day projects this year gave us the perfect opportunity to partner with the citizens as they prepare their communities for the Jamaica 50 celebrations that will take place here,” she added.

Labour Day 2012 is another in the series of national events that Flow is supporting as part of its overall programme of activities for Jamaica 50. Flow employees joined citizens, the fire brigade, service clubs and NGOs in various projects in five jurisdictions across the island. The Kingston and St Andrew Corporation (KSAC), May Pen, Mandeville, Montego Bay and St Ann’s Bay were the beneficiaries of Flow’s assistance.

Labour Day Boost for St. Ann’s Bay from Flow

 St. Ann’s Bay benefited from a facelift on Labour Day, Wednesday, May 23 with the support of Flow. In the spirit of the theme of Labour Day 2012, ‘Step Forward, Make Jamaica Beautiful’ the broadband service provider did just that in its partnership with the St. Ann Parish Council. A team of Flow employees joined other volunteers from the community to do maintenance work on drains and general beautification of sites around the town.  

Counsellor Desmond Gilmore, Mayor of St. Ann welcomed the participation of the Flow team. “I’m happy for the assistance because St. Ann’s Bay is in a bad state. Like the rest of the country we face challenges in maintaining the town and the help received on Labour Day goes a far way in overcoming these,” he said.

Mayor Gilmore revealed that during periods of heavy rain, roads become flooded making life difficult for motorists and pedestrians alike. He acknowledged that the support from Flow has come at a most appropriate time with the official start of the hurricane season being just days away and for Jamaica’s 50th anniversary celebrations in August.

“St. Ann’s Bay is a vibrant community with a rich history, and we thought it important that our Labour Day activities in the year of the 50^th anniversary of our independence should include this town,” said Denise Williams, director of corporate and government affairs for Columbus Communications Jamaica Ltd., operators of the  Flow brand.  “We believe in the power of community partnerships and are proud to be a part of the activities in preparation for the very special celebrations.  We are firmly committed to being a part of the national mission of celebrating Jamaica’s tremendous achievements for the past 50 years. The Labour Day projects this year gave us the perfect opportunity to partner with the citizens as they prepare their communities for the Jamaica 50 celebrations that will take place here.”

Labour Day 2012 is another in the series of national events that Flow is supporting as part of its overall programme of activities for Jamaica 50. Flow employees joined citizens, the fire brigade, service clubs and NGOs in various projects in five jurisdictions across the island. The Kingston and St Andrew Corporation (KSAC), May Pen,  Mandeville, Montego Bay and St Ann’s Bay were the beneficiaries of Flow’s assistance.

Flow partners with Manchester Parish Council to enhance Mandeville

Mandeville’s town centre benefited from a facelift on Labour Day, Wednesday, May 23 with the support of Flow. In the spirit of the theme of Labour Day 2012, ‘Step Forward, Make Jamaica Beautiful’ the broadband service provider did just that in its partnership with the Manchester Parish Council. A team of Flow employees joined other volunteers from the community to carry out maintenance and general beautification of the town centre, park and streets leading off.

Mayor of Mandeville Councilor Brenda Ramsay welcomed the support of the Flow team.  “Labour Day is a good opportunity for volunteers to come in to help; that is why we welcome Flow’s support. Every labour day Flow is onboard to assist us not only financially but with manpower,” she said.

“Mandeville is a vibrant community, and we thought it important that our Labour Day activities in the year of the 50^th anniversary of our independence should include this town,” said Denise Williams, director of corporate and government affairs for Columbus Communications Jamaica Ltd., operators of the Flow brand.  

“We believe in the power of community partnerships and are proud to be a part of the activities in preparation for the very special celebrations.  We are firmly committed to being a part of the national mission of celebrating Jamaica’s tremendous achievements for the past 50 years. The Labour Day projects this year gave us the perfect opportunity to partner with the citizens as they prepare their communities for the Jamaica 50 celebrations that will take place here,” she added.

Labour Day 2012 is another in the series of national events that Flow is supporting as part of its overall programme of activities for Jamaica 50. Flow employees joined citizens, the fire brigade, service clubs and NGOs in various projects in five jurisdictions across the island. The Kingston and St Andrew Corporation (KSAC), May Pen, Mandeville, Montego Bay and St Ann’s Bay were the beneficiaries of Flow’s assistance.

Flow partners with St. James Parish Council to beautify Sam Sharpe Square

Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay benefited from a facelift on Labour Day, Wednesday, May 23 with the support of Flow. In the spirit of the theme of Labour Day 2012, ‘Step Forward, Make Jamaica Beautiful’ the broadband service provider did just that in its partnership with the St. James Parish Council. A team of Flow employees joined other volunteers from the community to carry out beautification tasks around the square.  

Deputy Superintendent of Road and Works at the Council Saad Campbell welcomed the participation of the Flow team. “Flow was one of the first companies to come on board this project, and we are very grateful for their support. Our hope now is that the renovated park will increase civic pride among residents of Montego Bay. The park has often been vandalized in recent years. Hopefully, after it has been spruced up, people will be proud of it and seek to protect it,” he said.

“Montego Bay is a vibrant community, and we thought it important that our Labour Day activities in the year of the 50^th anniversary of our independence should include this town,” said Denise Williams, director of corporate and government affairs for Columbus Communications Jamaica Ltd., operators of the Flow brand.  

“We believe in the power of community partnerships and are proud to be a part of the activities in preparation for the very special celebrations.  We are firmly committed to being a part of the national mission of celebrating Jamaica’s tremendous achievements for the past 50 years. The Labour Day projects this year gave us the perfect opportunity to partner with the citizens as they prepare their communities for the Jamaica 50 celebrations that will take place here,” she said.

Labour Day 2012 is another in the series of national events that Flow is supporting as part of its overall programme of activities for Jamaica 50. Flow employees joined citizens, the fire brigade, service clubs and NGOs in various projects in five jurisdictions across the island. The Kingston and St Andrew Corporation (KSAC), May Pen, Mandeville, Montego Bay and St Ann’s Bay were the beneficiaries of Flow’s assistance.

Flow NBL Players Score Points for Reading on Read Across Jamaica Day

Members of the Flow National Basketball League took their skills off the basketball court and spent time reading to students at primary schools across the island as part of Read Across Jamaica day. The players, Jamaica Basketball Association executives and Flow employees participated in reading activities during visits to primary schools in Kingston, Mandeville, Montego Bay and Port Antonio. The visitors attended each school to bring the message about the joys and benefits to be gained from reading.

Kevin Buchanan of Clan Carthy Primary School reads from The Dinosaurs Race  with the assistance of Yanique Forbes, marketing manager at Flow during the JTA Read Across Jamaica Day on Tuesday ,May 8. The Flow employees and players from the Flow National Basketball League were on hand to  read with the students. Flow used interactive  on-screen technology to make the experience exciting for the children.

“We are pleased to be involved in yet another activity that enables the development of youth,” said Denise Williams, director of government affairs at Flow. “Only through inspiring, encouraging and supporting our young, and allowing them to tap into their creative imaginations will we help them to reach its full potential.  This is the value of reading and when these youngsters see their sports stars in the Flow NBL engaged in reading they will understand that it is a wonderful door that leads to all kinds of possibilities.”

The involvement of the Flow NBL players allows children to see another side of many of their role models which should actively increase their interest in reading. Literacy is one of the critical skills to building tomorrow’s leaders and as such, Flow’s participation with Read Across Jamaica is in keeping with its mandate of seeking ways to enhance the educational experience of our children.  Through the Building Leaders Programme, which exposes students, parents, teachers and community groups to the value of digital tools in the learning process, Flow has provided free internet and cable to over 150 public primary and high schools in Jamaica.

Leaon Nash, communications and public relations officer of the JTA points out that the students are always enthused to have visitors. "They always like to see new faces around them, assisting in enlightening them through developing a greater level of interest in terms of their own reading skills and the importance of literacy at a national level,” he said.

Mr. Sheldon Richards, principal of Clan Carthy Primary endorses this view. "We welcome the Flow National Basketball players. Their presence had a tremendous impact, especially knowing that we are a heavily sports-oriented school. Having the sports figures creates heightened interest and fosters a greater level of admiration. Sports stars’ reading with the students encourages them to read more," he said.

Marland Nattie, general secretary of the Jamaica Basketball Association echoed similar sentiments stating that “The students will look up to these athletes with excitement and see that education is the key to achieving their goals” he said.

The participating schools in the Southern conference were Clan Carty Primary, Jessie Ripol Primary, Holy Family Primary and Dupont Primary. In the central conference, the players visited Garlogie Primary and Junior High while those from the western conference visited Corrinaldi Primary. Port Antonio Primary was the participating school in the Eastern Conference.  Participating teams included Buff bay Hawks, Portland Pistons, Pure Playaz and Railway Tigers.

Read Across Jamaica was proclaimed on April 30 at King’s House, making it an official part of the national calendar. The programme was initiated by the Jamaica Teacher’s Association (JTA) in order to promote literacy and encourage children to read. RAJ has been steadily gaining attention and interest from the political directorate and NGOs.