THE EDITOR , Sir:
On behalf of the Kiwanis Club of St. Mary and the less fortunate in our parish who benefit from our service, I would like to publicly thank all the individuals and companies that contributed to make our recently held New Year’s Eve Ball a financial success.
Special thanks to Miss Maureen German and the Staff of the Golden Seas Hotel who were gracious enough to prepare the meals for us.
Thanks also to National meats Distributors Limited, Jamaica Inn. Sandals International, B.W.I.A., Boscobel Beach Hotel, Mr. Lloyd Thompson, R & R Supermarket, Mr.Joey Issa and our other contributors without whose help we could not succeed.
I am etc.,
ROBERT MONTAQUE
P.O. Box 23
Port Maria
St. Mary
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Joey Issa Values Giving Back to his Community! 
February 7, 2014 at 7:31 pm
I think that everyone should join some sort of club if not the Kiwanis Club.
July 3, 2014 at 5:10 pm
So true.
May 13, 2018 at 8:32 pm
Joe Issa – Make Entrepreneurship the Centerpiece of Jamaica’s Education System https://dryapples.wordpress.com/2017/12/22/joe-issa-make-entrepreneurship-the-centerpiece-of-jamaicas-education-system
August 25, 2018 at 10:59 pm
‘Only Electric Cars Allowed’: Joe Issa Mulls Value of Petrol, Diesel Cars Ahead of 2040 UK Ban https://josephissawhenjamaicasmiles.wordpress.com/2018/06/11/only-electric-cars-allowed-joe-issa-mulls-value-of-petrol-diesel-cars-ahead-of-2040-uk-ban/
June 20, 2014 at 6:06 pm
How far that little candle throws its beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world. William Shakespeare
July 7, 2014 at 7:03 pm
Nice quote Clarence. It really shows that no matter how small the deed, the impact it has can be so great.
December 7, 2018 at 4:12 pm
Chairman Joseph Issa – In Service to Jamaicans: New PICA Building to Improve Efficiency, Effectiveness, Productivity https://junesblog174568824.wordpress.com/2018/01/19/chairman-joseph-issa-in-service-to-jamaicans-new-pica-building-to-improve-efficiency-effectiveness-productivity/
July 17, 2014 at 4:10 pm
Great letter Robert.
July 24, 2014 at 5:46 pm
I do agree.
December 20, 2017 at 3:08 pm
Joe Issa pleased with US Charity Helping Jamaica https://marchon44.wordpress.com/2017/12/13/joe-issa-us-charity-helping-jamaica
September 21, 2018 at 12:49 am
Plastics in Oceans A Lot More Than Eye Can See, Humans Can Endure: Joe Issa Urges Understanding the Problem, Acting Upon It https://jamaicaandnaturehandinhand.wordpress.com/2018/09/05/plastics-in-oceans-a-lot-more-than-eye-can-see-humans-can-endure-joe-issa-urges-understanding-the-problem-acting-upon-it/
November 16, 2018 at 1:09 am
Joseph Issa – Cancellation of 2016 Jazz Festival a Missed Opportunity https://dingdong2190.wordpress.com/2017/12/04/joseph-issa-cancellation-of-2016-jazz-festival-a-missed-opportunity/
March 2, 2018 at 1:26 am
Joseph Issa – Jamaica’s Capability to Adopt New Technology Impressive Tough Constrained. https://jackksblog.wordpress.com/2017/12/27/joseph-issa-jamaicas-capability-to-adopt-new-technology-impressive-tough-constrained
November 14, 2018 at 7:00 pm
‘In Pursuit of Medical Ganja Industry’: FDA Approval Defining Moment for Brand Jamaica Today – Joe Issa https://dingdong2190.wordpress.com/2017/11/15/in-pursuit-of-medical-ganja-industry-fda-approval-defining-moment-for-brand-jamaica-today-joe-issa
September 24, 2014 at 4:52 pm
It’s great that companies and individuals can come together to support such a worthy cause. All of deserve the recognition. Big up! Joe Issa.
October 3, 2014 at 6:52 pm
http://www.kiwanisclubnewkgn.com/
Kiwanis club is really doing very good job for the community.
Is Joey Issa is also the part of Kiwanis Club????
March 4, 2015 at 1:59 am
Joey Issa and Mutabaruka at The Kiwanis Club of St. Mary Weekly Meeting https://josephissatimes.wordpress.com/2014/01/15/outlook/
January 5, 2015 at 12:24 am
A Cool half million a month to education http://www.coolcorp.com/cool-giving/
January 12, 2015 at 2:58 pm
KIWANIS CLUB http://joeyissa.com/tag/kiwanis-club/
May 28, 2015 at 3:18 pm
Joey Issa and Mutabaruka at The Kiwanis Club of St. Mary Weekly Meeting https://josephissatimes.wordpress.com/2014/01/15/outlook/
June 18, 2015 at 4:44 pm
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/outlook/20150322/kiwanis-celebrates-100-years
June 18, 2015 at 4:45 pm
jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/…/kiwanians-celebrate-silver-anniversary
June 18, 2015 at 4:47 pm
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20140823/kiwanis-club-santa-cruz-celebrates-40th-anniversary
March 19, 2018 at 1:14 am
Civic Leader Joseph Issa Says, Two-Way Forex Movement Bad For Speculators, Good For Country https://jackksblog.wordpress.com/2018/02/28/civic-leader-joseph-issa-says-two-way-forex-movement-bad-for-speculators-good-for-country/
June 18, 2015 at 4:49 pm
Book highlights Kiwanis social work in Jamaica
The Kiwanis movement is one of the leading institutions in Jamaica providing myriad social services voluntarily. The rich history of Kiwanis in this country is told in the book, Kiwanis in Jamaica 1964-2009. Edited by Patrick E Bryan, retired UWI professor of history, the book highlights, among other things, the objects and code of Kiwanis International (of which Jamaica is one of its strongest members), the outstanding contributions of Kiwanis to Jamaica’s social and economic development, formation and growth of Kiwanis in Jamaica and the work of Kiwanis International Foundation of Jamaica.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Book-highlights-Kiwanis-social-work-in-Jamaica_12320215
July 3, 2015 at 7:03 pm
July 3, 2015 at 7:05 pm
Kiwanis Wandsworth Haiti Earthquake Appeal
Kiwanis Wandsworth want to do their part:
You will have undoubtedly seen in the news that on Tuesday 12th January a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck , including the densely populated capital . Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere, greatly increasing the chances that people will die in the aftermath of a natural disaster and with the quake hitting at 4.53 PM local time, the start of rush hour when Port-au-Prince’s narrow streets are filled with commuters and school children, it probably couldn’t have struck at a worse time. It’s feared the death toll will rise above 200,000.
https://www.justgiving.com/KiwanisWandsworth-HaitiEarthquakeAppeal
July 3, 2015 at 7:07 pm
UK basketball, Chorus Line tickets among items at Kiwanis auction
Tickets to the University of Kentucky’s Feb. 5 basketball game with South Carolina and the Feb. 19 performance of A Chorus Line at the EKU Center for the Arts will be among the items that will go to the highest bidders Saturday during the annual Richmond Kiwanis Club auction.
The auction will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Richmond City Hall with the commission chamber becoming a radio-TV studio as the event is carried live by Time Warner Cable channel 12 and WEKY-AM 1340.
Bids may be entered in person at city hall or via phone by calling 624-5555.
As has been a tradition for many years, a used vehicle will be auctioned, a 1996 Toyota Camry.
Other items include numerous gift cards for meals at local restaurants, overnight stays at local hotels and registration to EKU summer sports camps, including the football camp of Coach Dean Hood.
Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Kiwanis Club’s youth services projects, said Jennifer Napier, club president.
http://www.richmondregister.com/news/local_news/uk-basketball-chorus-line-tickets-among-items-at-kiwanis-auction/article_c76371f0-4f5e-5b14-8f72-b62421c6f9b5.html
July 3, 2015 at 7:08 pm
Mayor officially announces her chosen charity
Published Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Kiwanis
The Mayor of Southwark, Councillor Althea Smith, has officially launched Kiwanis Central London as the Mayor’s charity work for her year in office.
Kiwanis is an international non-profit charity organisation of volunteers who give of their time to change the world through service for children and their communities. Today Kiwanis is known as a worldwide service organisation representing adult and youth members of every culture on every continent and country, including the UK.
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/news/article/882/mayor_officially_announces_her_chosen_charity
July 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm
Kiwanis is a global organization of member-volunteers who are dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.
Kiwanis members dedicate more than 18 million volunteer hours and invest more than US$107 million annually in projects that strengthen communities and serve children. We help shelter the homeless, feed the hungry, mentor the disadvantaged and care for the sick. We develop youth as leaders, build playgrounds, raise funds for pediatric research and much more. We believe that helping a child helps the world.
Working together, Kiwanis members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. When you give a child a chance to learn, experience, dream and succeed, great things happen! http://www.kiwanis.org.uk/public_district/pub_Content.aspx?PageID=1006
August 31, 2015 at 8:29 pm
Destiny is phasing out Commendations, will let you exchange them for reputation http://www.polygon.com/2015/4/23/8486099/destiny-commendations-reputation-house-of-wolves
September 1, 2015 at 3:03 pm
BWIA’s Irenia Patterson
ALL WOMAN Monday, March 19, 2001 , ALL WOMAN EDITOR
The travel industry is blessed with gifted, hardworking female executives who have contributed much to the island’s tourism industry. Irenia Patterson, acting area manager of BWIA Airways, is one such person.
All Woman looks at her childhood, schooling, adulthood and career.
Childhood
A native of St Lucia, Irenia was born to parents Eliza and John Maxwell over 30-odd years ago. She is the only child for her mother, but the third for her father.
Growing up in Amadel Mornecayene in St Lucia, she visited the beach and spent a great amount of time with her grandparents in the countryside.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/5905_BWIA-s-Irenia-Patterson
April 13, 2018 at 12:25 am
Jamaica Standing Strong on Tourism Pillars despite the Challenges – Joe Issa https://dryapples.wordpress.com/2018/04/02/jamaica-standing-strong-on-tourism-pillars-despite-the-challenges-joe-issa/
September 1, 2015 at 3:07 pm
BWIA’s turbulent history
1939 to 2006
Published on May 20, 2012, 9:40 pm AST
MANY airlines have crashed over the years.
Some due to high operating costs, and the unwillingness of governments to subsidise the cost of air passenger travel.
Others, because of internal disputes.
In the case of Trinidad and Tobago, British West Indian Airways (BWIA) almost crashed in 1962 when British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) was brokering a deal with Jamaica to establish an airline with that country.
Against the backdrop of the collapse of the West Indian Federation in 1962, Trinidad and Tobago experienced fallout with Barbados over the regional carrier, BWIA.
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/BWIA_s_turbulent_history-152234285.html
September 16, 2015 at 3:14 pm
You are better off being clear and honest about your life situation, travel plans http://m.jamaicaobserver.com/mobile/news/You-are-better-off-being-clear-and-honest-about-your-life-situation–travel-plans_19228923
October 15, 2015 at 2:15 pm
Tips for Landlords: How to Deal with Troublesome Residents http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/tips-for-landlords-how-to-deal-with-troublesome-re.html
October 28, 2015 at 3:15 pm
Chambers of Travel
By Nadine Godwin / July 07, 2009
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Santa Cruz, Calif., travel agent Scott Pinheiro was so annoyed with his local chamber of commerce for marketing an Eastern Europe package tour this spring without involving a local agency that he organized a competing package that offers one more day abroad for a few dollars less.
Pinheiro feels betrayed. His agency, Santa Cruz Travel, is a longtime member of the chamber, and he himself is a past president. He first found himself at odds with the group last year when it launched an extensive series of tours to China. Over 14 months, 870 members and their family and friends took part in the trips.
http://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Agent-Issues/Chambers-of-Travel/
October 29, 2015 at 3:47 am
Victoria Pendleton: Cyclist turned jockey unseated at Newbury
Olympic cycling champion Victoria Pendleton avoided injury after being unseated from Satanic Beat on her third competitive ride as an amateur jockey. http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/horse-racing/34629229
November 11, 2015 at 3:43 pm
JOE ISSA GETS L.B.CREARY MEMORIAL AWARD
Posted November 16, 1993 by Chetna & filed under Achievements, Philanthropy.
North coast hotelier, Mr. Joe Issa, of the SuperClubs group of resorts, is the recipient of the first annual L.B. Creary Memorial Quality of Life Award for exemplary humanitarian and philanthropically public service, in the parish of St. Mary.
The award is given to the person, who, in the judgment of the awards committee, does the most during the past year, to uplift the standard of living for the less privileged in St. Mary, particularly through the Kiwanis Club of that parish.
http://dev.joeyissa.com/joe-issa-gets-l-b-creary-memorial-award/
November 11, 2015 at 3:44 pm
etter to the Editor
OCT 10
Posted by marcusbradley
Kiwanis, Couples
THE EDITOR, Sir:
I would like to use the opportunity to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr. Michael Wilson, President of the Kiwanis Club of St Mary, and his team: and to Mr. Joe Issa, General Manger of Couples Hotel and his staff.
The Children of Jeffery Town and its environs in Western St. Mary will never forget the Fun Day and the treat that the two organizations held at the Jeffery Town Primary for over 400 children and parents.
https://joeyissaonyouth.wordpress.com/tag/kiwanis-club-of-st-mary/
December 9, 2015 at 5:35 pm
President Obama Honors Jamaican for 28 Yrs of Service in US Air Force
Washington DC – A commendation from United States President Barak Obama featured among accolades bestowed upon Jamaican-born colonel Jacqueline Motherselle Payne-Borden as she retired recently from the US Air Force Reserve as chief nurse executive, after serving for 28 years.
Col. Payne-Borden had served the 779th medical group at the Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Payne-Borden, who is the current president of the Washington-based Jamaica Nationals Association (JNA), also received citations, letters of commendation and proclamations from Lieutenant Governor of Maryland Anthony Brown; the Maryland House of Delegates; Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie; Chief Nurse of the US Air Force, Major General, Dorothy Hogg; and County Executive Rushern Baker, of Prince Georges County, Maryland.
http://sflcn.com/president-obama-honors-jamaican-for-28-yrs-of-service-in-us-air-force/
January 29, 2016 at 5:15 pm
Delores Clarke Heads Kiwanis Club Of MoBay
Published:Sunday | October 11, 2015 | 12:00 AMJanet Silvera
Janet Silvera
Audrey Watson (left), president of the Kiwanis Club of Providence and distinguished president, Angella Smith.
WESTERN BUREAU:
A year after joining the Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay, Delores Clarke was named ‘Rookie of the Year’.
In two and a half years, the Montego Bay businesswoman has earned the ‘Kiwanian of the Year’ title twice, and last Saturday night, she accepted the mantle of leadership, making her the 35th president of the prestigious club.
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/outlook/20151011/delores-clarke-heads-kiwanis-club-mobay
April 13, 2016 at 4:07 am
Joseph Issa’s royal connections don’t end here as, at the wedding of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene (Charlene Wittstock from Zimbabwe) in July 2011, there were two British royal guests, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Prince Edward and Sophie, who represented HRH Queen Elizabeth 11 and Prince Phillip, both of whom have also visited Issa’s parents at their Kingston family home, and so too has their son Prince Charles. https://joeissasociallife.wordpress.com/2016/02/01/of-royal-and-papal-connections/
April 29, 2016 at 3:44 pm
Girl gets life-altering open-heart surgery 3 weeks before Christmas
By MICHELLE KARAS
POSTED: 12/25/01, 12:01 AM EST | UPDATED: ON 12/25/2001 0 COMMENTS
Three weeks ago, Quinlan’s only child – 4-year-old Michaela McClean – received a lifesaving gift of medical care unavailable in their home in Port Maria, Jamaica.
“It was the greatest gift I’ve ever gotten,” said Quinlan.
Born with a heart defect that reduces blood flow to the lungs, Michaela was prone to illness and tired more easily than her playmates, her mother said.
http://www.pottsmerc.com/article/MP/20011225/NEWS01/312259990
May 11, 2016 at 3:03 am
JOE ISSA: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT SUPERCLUBS RESORTS https://joeissasuperstars.wordpress.com/2015/03/19/joe-issa-executive-vice-president-superclubs-resorts/
June 2, 2016 at 1:55 am
The hotel scores ranged from 99 percent for food service, 98 percent for room comfort to 91 percent for check-out service. The overall average score was higher than any other hotel in Jamaica and the Caribbean, according to Issa. Grand Lido is an all inclusive hotel. https://josephissadynasty.wordpress.com/2013/12/04/grand-lido-receives-high-rating-from-us-tour-operator/
June 19, 2016 at 12:50 pm
Kiwanians empower teen mothers
ALL WOMAN Monday, March 21, 2016 ,
ALTHOUGH adolescent pregnancy rates have been trending down, according to statistics from the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), this issue remains a contributing factor to the disruption of teenage girls’ educational pursuits. As such, with this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrated under the theme, ‘Pledge for Parity’, the Kiwanis Club of Young Professionals, Kingston, staged a panel discussion to empower adolescent mothers to achieve their dreams and to provide positive role models.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Kiwanians-empower-teen-mothers_54629
July 5, 2016 at 12:47 am
A market source said that among the conditions of the deal, is for the new owners to continue buying petroleum from Shell; for the Shell name and livery to be maintained; and for the employees to be automatically offered continuation of employment.
Bernard Dulal-Whiteway, Neal and Massy’s chief executive officer, said yesterday he was happy with the deal.
“The acquisition is in keeping with our vision to be a major pan-Caribbean enterprise and aligns us with a creative and entrepreneurial partner in Jamaica, the largest market in the CSME. https://josephissaoasis.wordpress.com/2015/03/26/joe-issa-snatches-shell/
July 31, 2016 at 11:55 pm
Celebrating birthdays this week are fashion designer Elaine Dreyer, whose is today; Observer columnist Mark Wignall whose birthday is on Wednesday; businessman Joey Issa and Mayor Desmond McKenzie on Thursday and JLP’s Ed Bartlett on Saturday. Happy birthday to you all! https://celebratingjosephissa.wordpress.com/2013/12/03/personal-mention/
August 17, 2016 at 2:21 am
Warm Hearted Joe Issa Gives Back to his Staff! https://josephissahelpstaff.wordpress.com/2014/01/08/grand-lido-negril-supports-cee-winners/
September 27, 2016 at 3:31 am
THE FIRST I DO – Joey Issa Congratulates the Happy Couple https://joeissaevents.wordpress.com/2013/12/09/the-first-i-do/
October 25, 2016 at 2:09 am
Joseph Issa Awarded Young Hotelier of the World! https://joeyissaaward.wordpress.com/2013/12/09/chief-justice-niece-weds/
November 5, 2016 at 1:24 am
The 1994 Annual Jamaica Cultural Development Commission Professional Culinary Arts Competition will long linger in the hearts and minds of the employees of Sans Souci Lido. During that competition three (3) gold; five (5) silver and three (3) bronze medals as well as three (3) special awards were won by this member of the Carreras Group of Companies and the newest hotel to come under the management of the SuperClubs group. https://joeissaculinary.wordpress.com/2013/12/10/sans-souci-lido-strikes-gold/
November 8, 2016 at 1:59 am
Joe Issa’s call for Brics Bank to Lend on Concessionary Terms Heard? https://josephissaprojects.wordpress.com/2015/12/16/joe-issas-call-for-brics-bank-to-lend-on-concessionary-terms-heard/
December 2, 2016 at 11:13 pm
Joseph Issa pushes for Growth and Development in Jamaica https://joeissadevelopment.wordpress.com/2015/03/24/50th-celebration-of-jamaicas-independence/
May 19, 2017 at 3:28 pm
SuperClubs’ Joseph Issa encourages his Staffs’ Culinary Pursuits
https://joeissaculinary.wordpress.com/2015/03/24/claudia-does-it-for-superclubs/
November 1, 2018 at 7:09 pm
COOL GROUP AT THE BUSINESS OBSERVER AWARDS
https://joeyissaaward.wordpress.com/2015/03/30/cool-group-at-the-business-observer-awards/