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Constable Shantel C. Powell Named LASCO, JCF Chairman’s Awardee

Steps forward with a promotion and new vision for policing Kingston, Jamaica: – LASCO and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have named Constable Shantel C. Powell of Area 5 as the 2025 Chairman’s Award recipient, officially earning the distinguished title of  ‘Police of the Year’ and taking over from last year’s honouree, Corporal Junior Thompson, […]

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Duty Doesn’t Wait: How the LASCO, JCF Super Six Finalists Answered the Call After The Storm

Kingston, Jamaica: – The LASCO, JCF Saluting Our Heroes Awards ceremony may have shifted from its original scheduled date in October to November, and now to December 17, but for the finalists, the postponement did not cast a shadow. Instead, the extended wait added a quiet buzz to an already meaningful moment – giving the

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One Month after Hurricane Melissa LASCO Chin Foundation & Partners Deliver and Process 16,469 Relief Packages

Kingston, Jamaica: – The LASCO Chin Foundation and more than 39 strategic partners, have distributed over 13,070 emergency relief packages to families across the western and northern parishes in Jamaica, devastated by Hurricane Melissa. 3,399 additional packages are being processed. The Category 5 storm, which made landfall on October 28, unleashed catastrophic damage across several

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Nurses Celebrated as Unsung Heroes at International Nurses’ Day Luncheon

Kingston, Jamaica:– It was a heartfelt afternoon of reflection, recognition, and reverence as Jamaica’s nurses were honoured at the International Nurses’ Day luncheon, hosted by the Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ) in partnership with the LASCO Chin Foundation. The event paid special tribute to the nation’s healthcare professionals, who continue to serve with unwavering dedication

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Nominations Open: LASCO, NAJ Get Nurses Buzzing for 2025 Awards

Kingston, Jamaica:– The LASCO Chin Foundation and Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ), are thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the prestigious Nurse of the Year 2025–2026 and Nursing Student of the Year 2025–2026 Awards. With six nursing schools already on board and additional slots still available, the excitement is mounting across the

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LASCO Hosts Tour at White Marl Factory with Reigning Cohort of Recognition Programme Awardees

Blurb: LASCO recently hosted an engaging and insightful tour at its White Marl, St. Catherine factory facilities welcoming esteemed beneficiaries of its recognition programmes, including the 2024 Nurse and Nursing Student of the Year, Police of the Year, and Teacher, TVET Teacher and Principal of the Year. The tour provided an exclusive look at LASCO’s

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LASCO Continues to Champion Excellence in Nursing, Law Enforcement, and Education Beyond the Annual Awards

Kingston, Jamaica: – LASCO’s commitment to recognising and empowering Jamaica’s professionals extends far beyond its annual awards Nurse and Nursing Student of the Year awards. Through a comprehensive programme of mentorship, professional development, and community engagement, LASCO ensures that honourees continue to make a lasting impact long after the ceremonial spotlight fades. For over two

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LASCO/NAJ NSOY 2024-25 Beach Cleanup Initiative inspires Action and Awareness

In a remarkable effort to inspire environmental stewardship, AeishaAnderson, the 2024-2025 LASCO/NAJ Nursing Student of the Year (NSOY), hosted acleanup and recycling initiative under the theme “Protect the Beach, Preserve the Future” at Pagee Beach in St. Mary last Saturday, January 25, 2025. The impactful initiative organised in collaboration with the Nursing Association of Jamaica

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LASCO Chin Foundation mourns tragic loss of O’Neil Stevens

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The LASCO Chin Foundation (LCF) has joined the education fraternity and the wider Jamaican community in mourning the tragic loss of O’Neil Stevens, principal of the Jessie Ripoll Primary School, and his wife, Camesha Lindsay-Stevens. Professor Rosalea Hamilton, CEO of the LCF described Stevens as a “determined trailblazer” and “promising educator” whose

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Finalists unveiled for LASCO/JCF Chairman’s Award

The LASCO Chin Foundation and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have officially unveiled the six finalists for the prestigious Chairman’s Award, the highest accolade within the LASCO/JCF Saluting Our Heroes Awards. The finalists represent all geographical regions and operations under the JCF umbrella and have demonstrated exceptional performance, professionalism and community involvement. The Chairman’s Award

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