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Renewing the Mind Towards Renewable Energy

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How one Jamaican is renewing the minds of her fellow countrymen to conserve and preserve energy, one inst

SOCIALLY SUITED FOR A PRINCESS--How a Jamaican social entrepreneur soars into the heart of royalty

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In 2017, LaShawndla connected with the USAID- supported Social Enterprise Boost Initiative (SEBI). The SEBI program helps microenterprises increase employment, investment, and revenue within target communities across Jamaica in a socially responsible manner, helping them to transition from micro business into small and medium businesses.

Behind the Scenes: Interview with Jannelle James USAID/Jamaica’s Energy Guru

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In celebration of  International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2022, we recently chatted with our very own Jannelle James who is the project management specialist for energy and the mission environment officer for USAID/Jamaica. In this male dominated field, Jannelle spoke about her journey and obstacles she faced as a female while pursuing her dream in engineering, science and energy.   

Because Your Story Does Not End Where it Begins; An account of Omar Johnson, a young man from Flanker creating a new chapter in his life.

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Through the USAID-funded Local Partner Development Activity, the objective of PYTP is to provide holistic and meaningful activities for young people in Jamaica in order to steer them away from a life of crime and violence.

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