Business social – February 20
A moment of unity and compassion unfolded at the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company’s head office on Tuesday, February 3, as JPS shareholders joined the company’s leadership for a Hurricane Melissa relief handover to support affected team members.
The initiative saw Korea East West Power (EWP) Co Ltd and Marubeni Power International, Inc each contributing US$50,000, bringing the total support to US$100,000 for employees impacted by the Category 5 hurricane that struck the island late last year. Beyond the figures, the handover reflected a shared commitment to standing with employees during times of hardship.
The relief effort was coordinated through JPS People Operations with support from the JPS Foundation, underscoring the strength of the partnership between JPS and its shareholders and their continued focus on employee well-being as recovery efforts continue.
JPS executives (from left) Pia Baker, senior vice-president, customer services and commercial; Vaughn McDonald, head of industrial relations and compensation, people operations; and Sameer Simms, vice-president of generation, share a light exchange during the event.
Minna Israel (left), board member, JPS, engages Myung Ho Kwon (right), chief executive officer, EWP, as Sangho Lee of EWP looks on.
A warm exchange between Damian Obiglio (left), chairman, JPS Foundation, and Myung Ho Kwon (right), chief executive officer, EWP.
Charmaine Heslop-DaCosta (second right), senior vice-president, people operations, JPS; and Sophia Lewis (second left), head, JPS Foundation, share a moment with Myung Ho Kwon (left), chief executive officer, EWP; and Damian Obiglio, chairman, JPS Foundation, following the presentation of a symbolic US$50,000 cheque from EWP in support of JPS employees affected by Hurricane Melissa.
Smiles all around as (from left) Mo Majeed, chief operating officer, Marubeni Power International; Sophia Lewis, head, JPS Foundation; Charmaine Heslop-DaCosta, senior vice-president, people operations, JPS; and Damian Obiglio, chairman, JPS Foundation, pose with a symbolic US$50,000 cheque presented by Marubeni Power International as part of shareholder-led relief efforts.
JPS and JPS Foundation team members gather with representatives from EWP and Marubeni Power International, Inc for a group photo.
Minna Israel (right), board member, JPS, shares a moment with Mo Majeed, chief operating officer, Marubeni Power International, Inc (Photos: donna-parker keon predi phohogra)
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