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SERVING CHILDREN

Lenworth Tracey (r), Deputy General Manager, Urban Development Corporation (UDC) serves lunch to youngsters from childcare and protective institutions in the Corporate Area at Hellshire Summer Fun 2010. On July 21 and 22, approximately 1000 children from 14 institutions were treated by the UDC to a day filled with sun, sand and sea at the 30th Hellshire Summer Fun, which was held at Fort Clarence Beach. Sponsors of the event included Mega Mart, GraceKennedy, Nestle Jamaica, Coldfield Manufacturing and National Continental Corporation.

For further information, please contact
The Corporate Relations and Marketing Department
Urban Development Corporation
12 Ocean Boulevard
Kingston, Jamaica
Tel :(876) 922-8310-4
Email cr@udcja.com
Website: www.udcja

July 2010

PLANS FOR FALMOUTH

(l-r): Lenworth Tracey, Deputy General Manager and Joy Douglas, General Manager, both of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), His Worship Colin Gager, Mayor, Falmouth, and Fay Pickersgill Project Manager, Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) discuss plans for the town of Falmouth. The occasion was a Community Expo, held on July 24, at Water Square in Falmouth. The objective of the Expo was to inform the various interest groups inclusive of residents of Falmouth and surrounding towns, business, civic and religious groups of plans for the upgrading of the town being co-ordinated by the UDC in conjunction with the Trelawny Parish Council and other stakeholder agencies, ahead of the arrival of the world’s largest cruise ship, the Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas scheduled for early 2011.

July 2010

UDC HOSTS BIOSPHERE WORKSHOP

(l-r):Lenworth Tracey, Deputy General Manager, Joy Douglas, General Manager, both of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Dr. Maria Smith, Programme Manager, Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO, Sydney Bartley, Principal Director of Culture and Entertainment, Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture listen as June Marie Mow Robinson, Biosphere Reserve Consultant explains the importance of Biosphere Reserves. The occasion was a Man and the Biosphere Workshop, held by the UDC from July 5-7 at the Jamaica Conference Centre (JCC). The aim of the workshop was to sensitize the public on the importance of Biosphere Reserves and the management mechanisms to be employed in their functionality.

July 2010

MONTEGO BAY SPORTS COMPLEX

Spectators watch the Western Primary Invitational meet from the stands at the Montego Bay Sports Complex at Catherine Hall. The Complex was officially opened following the upgrading of the facility by Venezuelan contractors Presport Joint Ventures, on behalf of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC). This phase resulted in the construction of grandstand and bleacher seats to accommodate approximately 7,000 spectators. The works implemented also included the construction of bathrooms, changing rooms, administrative offices, concession areas, storerooms, parking areas, ticket booths and an entrance feature with the requisite access for the physically challenged and the construction of perimeter fencing.

June 2010

UDC OFFICIALLY OPENS MONTEGO BAY SPORTS COMPLEX

Venezuelan Ambassador, H.E. Noel Martinez Ochoa (second right) shakes hands with Chairman of the UDC Wayne Chen (second left), after unveiling the commemorative plaque during the official opening ceremony for the Montego Bay Sports Complex in Catherine Hall, on June 5. Looking on are Lenworth Tracy (l) and Major Donovan Lewis (r), both Deputy General Managers at the Urban Development Corporation (UDC). The Complex was officially opened following the upgrading of the facility by Venezuelan contractors Presport Joint Ventures, on behalf of the UDC. This phase resulted in the construction of grandstand and bleacher seats to accommodate approximately 7,000 spectators. The works implemented also included the construction of bathrooms, changing rooms, administrative offices, concession areas, storerooms, parking areas, ticket booths and an entrance feature with the requisite access for the physically challenged and the construction of perimeter fencing.

June 2010

UDC AWARDS UTECH STUDENT

Commander Errol Taylor (l), deputy general manger, Development Planning and Management, Urban Development Corporation (UDC) presents the award to Tanya Thomas for being the most all rounded 4th year Urban and Regional Planning student. The occasion was the 11th Annual Awards Ceremony for the University of Technology, Faculty of the Built Environment, which was held on Wednesday, March 31, at the University of Technology. The theme for the ceremony was “Preparing Professionals for Disaster Mitigation and Management.”

April 2010

BURN WATER PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT

Laura Chung (2nd Left), student, Westwood High School explains the operations of their newly invented stove which uses water to generate energy during the Green Grotto Caves Schools Enviro Competition 2010 Launch held at Westwood High in Trelawny. Listening keenly from right are Miss Joy Douglas, general manager, Urban Development Corporation (UDC); Miss Sara Simpson, director, Natural Resources Management and Environmental Planning, UDC and Miss Fabia Lamm, manager, Green Grotto Caves and Attractions.

PROJECT PROPOSAL WRITING

Mr. Martin Blackwood, general manger, Portland Co-operative Credit Union Limited clarifies a point with (l-r) Andrene Burgess and Leonie Bryan of Commodore United Youth Club, Joan Smalling, corporate relations manager, Urban Development Corporation (UDC) and Desrine Grossett of Rock Hall Youth Club during a project proposal writing workshop held at Boston Community Centre in Portland. The workshop was organised by the UDC as part of its community development programme and had over 40 persons representing various community groups in attendance. Topics discussed included the fundamentals of project proposal writing and critical accounting procedures for project proposal.

For further information, please contact
The Corporate Relations and Marketing Department
Urban Development Corporation
12 Ocean Boulevard
Kingston, Jamaica
Tel :(876) 922-8310-4
Email cr@udcja.com
Website: www.udcja

March 2010

FIREWORKS ON THE KINGSTON WATERFRONT

Hundreds of Jamaicans ushered in a new year and a new decade on December 31, at “Fireworks on the Waterfront 2009”. The event was organized by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) and was conceptualized as a Grand Street Party, with a Kiddies Village, “VIP Front Row Party” and fireworks display at midnight. The event was sponsored by The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited, National Commercial Bank, Grace Kennedy Limited, Supreme Ventures, Ammar’s Limited, Allied Insurance Brokers, Maritime Towing Company Ltd., Jamaica Freight and Shipping Company Limited and The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC).

KIDDIES VILLAGE AT FIREWORKS ON THE WATERFRONT

Children enjoy the Kiddies Village at “Fireworks on the Waterfront 2009”, which was held December 31, on the Kingston Waterfront. The event was organized by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) and was supported by hundreds of Jamaicans. Other components of the event were a Grand Street Party, “VIP Front Row Party” and fireworks display at midnight. The event was sponsored by The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited, National Commercial Bank, Grace Kennedy Limited, Supreme Ventures, Ammar’s Limited, Allied Insurance Brokers, Maritime Towing Company Ltd., Jamaica Freight and Shipping Company Limited and The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC).

DOWNTOWN COMES ALIVE

Downtown Comes Alive

His Worship, Councillor Desmond McKenzie, Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew and Joy Douglas, General Manager, Urban Development Corporation (UDC) admire the Christmas tree which was lit in Orange Square on the Kingston Waterfront. The occasion was the UDC’s Annual Carol Service and Tree Lighting Ceremony which took place on December 17. The event featured performances from Toni-ann Baker, of the Scotia Singers, the Corporate Area Civil Court Choir, the Bank of Jamaica Choir, Musical Apostles Steel Band and the UDC Chorale.

For further information, please contact
The Corporate Relations and Marketing Department
Urban Development Corporation
12 Ocean Boulevard
Kingston, Jamaica
Tel :(876) 922-8310-4
Email cr@udcja.com
Website: www.udcja

December 2009

SANTA VISITS PORTLAND

Several children from 14 basic schools had a visit from Santa on Thursday, December 10 at the Urban Development Corporation’s (UDC) annual Christmas treat held at the Boston Community Centre in Portland. The treat was one of five treats organised by the UDC as part of its community development programme.

UDC HONOURS EXCELLENT STUDENTS IN PORTLAND

Joan Smalling, corporate relations manager(l), Urban Development Corporation (UDC) congratulates Tamar Witter from Fair Prospect High and Danique Kelly, from Reach Primary and Infant for emerging first place winners in the secondary and primary category respectively of the UDC’s 5th Annual Students of Excellence Competition. Sharing in the moment is Veron Hussey, community development officer, UDC. Both students were awarded for maintaining exemplary academic standard and conduct over the past 3 years as well as their participation in extra curricular activities. The students were among 43 students from 8 primary and 2 secondary schools who were honoured for outstanding achievements by the UDC at a function held at Happy Grove High School in Portland on Thursday, November 26.

STUDENTS AGAINST RECKLESS DRIVING

Students and teachers from Portland march against reckless driving through Port Antonio to the Old Marina. The occasion was a Road Safety Programme organized by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) as part of its community development activities. During the month of November the UDC also organized road safety programmes at Mount Alvernia Preparatory in Montego Bay and the Negril All Age School in Westmoreland. The UDC collaborated with the Road Safety Unit, Ministry of Transport and Works and the Port Antonio Police in implementing the Road Safety Programme.

EMPOWERING FATHERS

(l-r) : Francis Madden, General Manager, Grace and Staff Community Development Foundation raps with Ian Brown and Lynton McLeod, fathers from the community of Hellshire at a parenting seminar, which was organized by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) at the Hellshire Park Basic School in St. Catherine. Parents were taught skills in dealing with stress and anger management, positive and negative reinforcements and methods which can be used to reward children. The event forms part of UDC’s community development activities and is geared towards building the capacity of parenting skills within the community of Hellshire.

WESTWOOD HIGH CHAMPIONS

(l-r): Carrole Guntley, director general, Ministry of Tourism and Joy Douglas, general manager, Urban Development Corporation (UDC) engage in dialogue with Annika Swaby and Oneila Brooks, students of Westwood High School in Trelawny. Westwood High and Shar-mar Preparatory Schools copped the top prizes valued at $30,000 each as well as passes for their environmental club to Dunn’s River and Green Grotto Caves in the Green Grotto Schools Enviro Competition. The presentation of awards was made at the Green Grotto Schools Enviro Awards ceremony held at the Green Grotto Caves and Attractions on November 5, 2009. Ten high and primary schools participated in this year’s competition and the winning projects focused on energy and water conservation and recycling.

UDC PROMOTES HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IN PORTLAND

Anthony Morrison, marketing manager, Portland Co-operative Credit Union presents a cheque to Calford Fraser, a student at the Boston Primary and Infant School, while Veron Hussey, community development officer, Urban Development Corporation (UDC) looks on. The school emerged first place winner in a banner competition organized by the UDC. The competition formed part of a Healthy Lifestyle Fair, held by the Corporation at Poinciana Park in the parish of Portland, during October which is recognized as health month. The UDC partnered with several stakeholders in the parish including the Portland Health Department and Child Development Agency to promote this year’s theme ‘Love your body, Treat your body right’ and had participants from 10 primary and high schools and the Fairy Hill community in attendance.