12 IT’S NOT every day that you get a phone call informing you that you’ve won an all-expense trip for two to the beautiful, tropical island of Jamaica. For that reason, when 66-year-old Colin Barrett, construction worker from Lauderhill, Florida, learned that he was the grand prize winner of the Jamaica ‘60 & Boasy’ with JN Money promotion, for the Southeast USA market, he was very excited. “When I got the call, at first, I was wondering why JN Money would be callingme now. But after they informed me and I went to the branch, I was happy. I feel good to know that I left Jamaica and still came here and won something from Jamaica,” he said. “It is beautiful.” JN Money is a global remittance company which is Jamaican-owned. By sending a JNMoney transfer during the period August 1 to December 24, 2022, customers were eligible for entry into the promotion. “Every month I send money for my wife and kids in Jamaica. I have three kids in Jamaica, one of whom is still in school. I use JNMoney because it is the most convenient way for me to send money and there are no long lines,” Barrett said. He added that pickup is also quick and easy for his family in Jamaica. The former carpenter, who is from the Kingston central area in Jamaica, says he has been living in Florida for about five years and has been using JNMoney to send funds back home since then. He will be taking the vacation with his wife. Maxine Hinds, regional manager for JNMoney Services (USA) Inc, Southeast, says the company would not have been successful without its loyal customers, and one of its mandates is to give back to them in meaningful ways. “The adage says ‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,’ and we know that our customers work extremely hard to be able to take care of themselves and send funds to family and friends in the various markets. As a result, we wanted to give them a chance to also ‘play hard’ with a vacation of a lifetime,” she explained. Hinds pointed out that the vacation includes round trip airfare, a threenight all-inclusive hotel stay, an adventure tour, as well chauffeur services to and from the airport for two. Customers in USA Northeast, United Kingdom, Canada, Cayman, and Antigua also won a dream vacation, and two customers in Jamaica and one in Cayman each won a brand new 2023 Kia Seltos. The winners of two 2023 Kia Seltos from Jamaica are Omar Johnson, 42-year-old farmer and chef of Cascade, Hanover, and Omera Belinfante, 21, a student from St Elizabeth. Senior citizen wins all-expense paid vacation from JN Money Colin Barrett, winner of the Jamaica ‘60 & Boasy’ with JNMoney promotion, for the Southeast USA market, celebrates his winnings with a photo. CONTRIBUTED KUUMBA, FEBRUARY 1-28 Toronto’s largest Black Futures Month celebration, now in its 28th year, continues supporting black artists and black culture. Dance, music, workshops and literary events highlight contemporary artists and thought leaders from the Afro-diaspora in Canada. Presented by the Harbourfront Centre and TD Bank Group. Harbourfront centre.com SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 10A.M-1 P.M. EDT ON ZOOM The Walnut Foundation presents 2023 Symposium in support of Black HistoryMonth. Thewalnutfoundation. com SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1P.M. The Jamaican Canadian Association presents its annual Boonoonoonos Black History Month brunch at the Jamaican Canadian Community Centre, 995 Arrow Rd. www.jcaontario.org SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 11A.M.-3P.M. 2660 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough (The Hub community centre) “Bridging the Gap: Black Workers Rights & Realities.” A safe place to learn about your rights at work, meet advocates and experts in the Black community and join campaigns to win improvements for all workers. Telephone: (437) 990-8985 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Exposition: 4-5 p.m., Formal Program: 5:15 p.m. Jamaica Ex-soldiers Association presents its 18th annual Black History Month celebration at Revivaltime Tabernacle, 4340 Dufferin St, Toronto. www.jesatoronto.ca THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 4-10 P.M. CACD’s Black History Month event at the Mississauga Valley Community Centre, 1275 Mississauga Valley Boulevard, Mississauga. Cacdcanada.org THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 6:30 P.M. Black History Showcase — Honouring the Past, Inventing the Future. Celebrating the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, First World War. Presented by Afroglobal Television. Bellagio Boutique Event Venue, 8540 Jane St., Toronto. Afroglobaltelevision.com Toronto Public Library celebrates Black History Month www.torontopubliclibrary.ca Happenings Black History Month Events in the Greater Toronto Area 2023 Minister of Justice, Delroy Chuck (left), in discussion with the United States Ambassador to Jamaica, N. Nick Perry, at the opening of a child-friendly centre at the Ministry of Justice Victim Support Division (VSD) in Port Antonio, Portland, recently. JIS THE WEEKLY GLEANER | FEBRUARY 5 - MARCH 2, 2023 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS
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