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World Diabetes Day 2020 Webinar PRESS RELEASE November 9, 2020 For immediate Release WORLD DIABETES DAY - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2020 This Saturday, November 14, will be celebrated internationally as World Diabetes Day with the hosting of a webinar to help create greater awareness. The aim is to educate the public about this highly prevalent and deadly non-communicable disease which affects one in twelve Jamaicans, 15-years and older. Diabetes is a major cause of premature deaths and serious morbidity such as kidney failure, heart disease, blindness, limb loss, and pregnancy loss. Read more...	World Diabetes Day 2020 Webinar		2020-11-10 05:00:00Z
RCNK 30th Anniversary - Women in RCNK Feature: Past President Rose-Marie Gibbs PP Rosie is our in-house counsel on all matters relating to Rotary International constitution and bylaws. We touched base with her to find out a bit more about her and her love for Rotary. We think you'll like what she said. Enjoy! Read more...	RCNK 30th Anniversary - Women in RCNK Feature: Past President Rose-Marie Gibbs		2020-04-30 05:00:00Z
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RCNK 30th Anniversary – Charter Member Feature: Past President Delano ‘Danny’ Hayre PP Danny is serious about his time. Always the first in attendance, never let it be said that time his time is not money. We caught up with PP Danny for a quick chat and learned a few things. We think you'll learn something too. Enjoy! Read more...	RCNK 30th Anniversary – Charter Member Feature: Past President Delano ‘Danny’ Hayre		2020-04-30 05:00:00Z
RCNK 30th Anniversary – Charter Member Feature: Past President Alwyn George ‘AG’ Smith PP AG is perhaps the most boastful Calabar old boy you may ever meet. Call him by his titles otherwise do not speak to him. And we say boastful with the utmost respect. See what we did there? He is a man of distinction with the gift of gab. We caught up with for a bit and learnt quite a lot. We know you will too. Enjoy! Read more...	RCNK 30th Anniversary – Charter Member Feature: Past President Alwyn George ‘AG’ Smith		2020-04-30 05:00:00Z
10 Years of ‘Women in RCNK’ - 30th Anniversary Celebrations While Rotary International (RI) admitted women to membership in 1987, the Rotary Club of New Kingston only admitted women to our club 10 years ago on April 30, 2010. Today we celebrate 10 years of ‘Women in RCNK’ on our 30th Anniversary. Featured are our current female members who continue to elevate the Rotary flag. We tip our hat to each of you and thank you for being a part of us. We love and appreciate you! #RCNK30	10 Years of ‘Women in RCNK’ - 30th Anniversary Celebrations		2020-04-30 05:00:00Z
30th Anniversary Pictorial Highlight A generation seems short when you're having fun ... relive the moments Read more...	30th Anniversary Pictorial Highlight		2020-04-30 05:00:00Z
A Walk To Remember … with PP Mitch Past President Ivan ‘Mitch’ Stephenson took us on a walk down memory lane during last Friday’s meeting recalling some of his most memorable occasions during his 30 year membership with the Rotary Club of New Kingston … Enjoy! Please click the link: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nGaEwBDA1/	A Walk To Remember … with PP Mitch		2020-04-30 05:00:00Z
RCNK 30th Anniversary – Charter Member Feature: Past President Ivan ‘Mitch’ Stephenson PP Mitch is Mr. Charisma. We highly doubt you can find someone who will say one negative thing about him. He brings to our club a wealth of knowledge and experience, and may now be called our resident historian. We had a quick chat with him for our 30th Anniversary celebrations. Take a read. We hope you are just as intrigued as we are. Read more...	RCNK 30th Anniversary – Charter Member Feature: Past President Ivan ‘Mitch’ Stephenson		2020-04-30 05:00:00Z
Celebrating Our Charter Members Circa 1990 … Inaugural meeting of the Rotary Club of New Kingston pre-charter. Read more...	Celebrating Our Charter Members		2020-04-30 05:00:00Z
Happy 30th Anniversary RCNK It's our birthday and we want you to join in on the celebration. Read more...	Happy 30th Anniversary RCNK		2020-04-30 05:00:00Z
Jamaica Ripe for Entrepreneurial Risk taking Advocates First Rock boss Posted by Jamaica Observer on Oct 13, 2019 Now is the best time for investors to take entrepreneurial risk in Jamaica, which is ripe for investment with stable assets and 18 quarters of consecutive economic growth. http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sunday-finance/jamaica-ripe-for-entrepreneurial-risk-taking-advocates-first-rock-boss_176723 Read more...	Jamaica Ripe for Entrepreneurial Risk taking Advocates First Rock boss	Jamaica Observer	2019-10-13 05:00:00Z
Introducing the 2019-2020 Club Officers & Directors Posted by Wayne Thorpe on Jul 01, 2019 President Lowell Dilworth President Elect Donair Wilmouth President Nominee Travis Graham Vice President Neville Graham Immediate Past President Peta-Gay Pryce Secretary Kerese Bruce-Patterson Treasurer Neville Graham Sergeant-at-Arms Danny Hayre Membership & Vocational Services Director Travis Graham Rotary Foundation & International Service Director William Aiken Public Image Director Wayne Thorpe Club Administration Director Peta-Gay Pryce Community Service Director Marvin Reid Fundraising Director Ryan McKenzie Youth Service Director Tamara Maxwell-Green Disaster Management Chair Garth Alexander Club Trainer Troy Bygrave Family of Rotary Clive McLean Read more...	Introducing the 2019-2020 Club Officers & Directors	Wayne Thorpe	2019-07-01 05:00:00Z
Morning Coffee With President Lowell Posted by Wayne Thorpe on Jul 01, 2019 July 1^st marks the start of the new Rotary year. With this new chapter comes the changing of the guard. Here’s your chance to know a bit more about our new President Dr. Lowell Dilworth. We know him as the ‘stylish doctor’ but did you know Lowell is also an avid sportsman and once owned a sound system? Read on … Read more...	Morning Coffee With President Lowell	Wayne Thorpe	2019-07-01 05:00:00Z
President Lowell's Installation Speech Posted by Wayne Thorpe on Jun 30, 2019 "It is indeed a pleasure to be at the helm as we forge into our thirtieth year of existence" - President Lowell Dilworth Read more...	President Lowell's Installation Speech	Wayne Thorpe	2019-06-30 05:00:00Z
Rotary Club Committed To Nation Building Through Education Posted by Jamaica Gleaner on May 25, 2019 From education to health, the Rotary Club of New Kingston (RCNK) has been taking a hands-on approach in contributing to the development of Jamaica. http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20190525/rotary-club-committed-nation-building-through-education Read more...	Rotary Club Committed To Nation Building Through Education	Jamaica Gleaner	2019-05-25 05:00:00Z
NEW MEMBER INDUCTION - JULIO DAWKINS Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Aug 24, 2018 Mr Julio Dawkins joins the Rotary family under the classification of Business Development Specialist Read more...	NEW MEMBER INDUCTION - JULIO DAWKINS	Donair Wilmouth	2018-08-24 05:00:00Z
NEW MEMBER INDUCTION - WAYNE THORPE Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Aug 10, 2018 Rotaractor Wayne Thorpe from the New Kingston Rotaract Club transitions to the Rotary Club of New Kingston under the classification Insurance-Life. Read more...	NEW MEMBER INDUCTION - WAYNE THORPE	Donair Wilmouth	2018-08-10 05:00:00Z
Dump Up Beach Transformation Will Lift Spirits, Says UDC Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Feb 05, 2018 President of the Rotary Club of New Kingston Dr William “Bill” Aiken (left), stands with the General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Dr Damian Graham (center) as he receives a certificate from Assistant Govenor Novlet Green-Deans for Rotary District 7020 following his presentation to the club's breakfast meeting last Friday . Read more...	Dump Up Beach Transformation Will Lift Spirits, Says UDC	Donair Wilmouth	2018-02-05 05:00:00Z
FEBRUARY IS PEACE & CONFLICT RESOLUTION MONTH Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Feb 01, 2018 Conflict and violence displace millions of people each year. Half of those killed in conflict are children, and 90 percent are civilians. We refuse to accept conflict as a way of life. Rotary projects provide training that fosters understanding and provides communities with the skills to resolve conflicts. Read more...	FEBRUARY IS PEACE & CONFLICT RESOLUTION MONTH	Donair Wilmouth	2018-02-01 05:00:00Z
Counter 'Anancyism' With Appropriate Systems - Contractor General Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Jan 13, 2018 William Bill Aiken (right), president of the Rotary Club of New Kingston, presents Dirk Harrison, contractor general, with a plaque, at the clubs 'weekly meeting held at the Altamont Court Hotel in Kingston yesterday. Read more...	Counter 'Anancyism' With Appropriate Systems - Contractor General	Donair Wilmouth	2018-01-13 05:00:00Z
STILL CRITICAL TO TEACH A MAN TO FISH Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Jan 08, 2018 President of the Rotary Club of New Kingston Dr William “Bill” Aiken, presents Aditi Dhiman, executive, JN Group with a certificate following her presentation to the club's breakfast meeting last Friday. Read more...	STILL CRITICAL TO TEACH A MAN TO FISH	Donair Wilmouth	2018-01-08 05:00:00Z
JANUARY IS VOCATIONAL SERVICES MONTH Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Jan 01, 2018 This is the month when we “recognize all useful occupations as worthy of respect” and when we can use our “work as an opportunity to serve society”, remembering the Second Object of Rotary: “High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society”. Read more...	JANUARY IS VOCATIONAL SERVICES MONTH	Donair Wilmouth	2018-01-01 05:00:00Z
DECEMBER IS DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT MONTH Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Dec 01, 2017 Our health is everything. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care. We believe good health care is everyone’s right. The Rotary Foundation is changing the world by providing grants for projects and activities around the globe and in your own backyard. Read more...	DECEMBER IS DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT MONTH	Donair Wilmouth	2017-12-01 05:00:00Z
NOVEMBER IS ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Nov 01, 2017 The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. During the past 100 years, the Foundation has spent $3 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects. With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world. Read more...	NOVEMBER IS ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH	Donair Wilmouth	2017-11-01 05:00:00Z
OCTOBER IS ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MONTH Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Oct 01, 2017 In the month of October, Rotary will celebrate the Area of Focus "Economic and Community Development". Rotary members train people to become resources for their community, offering networking activities, advice on new business development, and mathematics and financial management training. Rotary members make amazing things happen, like: Read more...	OCTOBER IS ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MONTH	Donair Wilmouth	2017-10-01 05:00:00Z
NEW KGN ROTARY FAMILY EXECUTES JOINT PROJECT Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Sep 15, 2017 The Rotary Club of New Kingston partnered with the Rotaract Club of New Kingston and the Interact Club of St. Georges College in making it a true Rotary family affair as they embarked in planting thirteen trees in accordance with the Rotary International President's mandate of planting 1.2 million trees. This hands on project afforded the family the opportunity to bond and fellowship as they executed the project. The Principal of St. Georges College was elated to host the Rotary Club and looks forward to more joint ventures in the future. Special thanks to the Rotaractors and Interactors who participated and make the project a success. The club also donated white boards to the school. Read more...	NEW KGN ROTARY FAMILY EXECUTES JOINT PROJECT	Donair Wilmouth	2017-09-15 05:00:00Z
RCNK DONATES WATER COOLER TO HOSPITAL Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Sep 15, 2017 From left: Maxine Allen, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Victoria Jubilee Hospital; Dr Orville Morgan, Senior Medical Officer; and Sister Lillian McDonald along with Rotary Club of New Kingston's President Elect Peta-Gay Pryce (third right); Director Troy Bygrave and Dr William Aiken, the club's president look at the water cooler donated by the club to assist nursing mothers of the breastfeeding unit at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital. Read more...	RCNK DONATES WATER COOLER TO HOSPITAL	Donair Wilmouth	2017-09-15 05:00:00Z
THE ROTARACT CLUB OF NEW KINGSTON INDUCTS 4 NEW MEMBERS Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Sep 07, 2017 (from left to right displaying certificate of membership): Trisann Robinson, Candice Petgrave, Shantel Baker and Devanne Smith. Other members in the photo are President Diego Thomas, Rtr. Anique Senior, Rtr. Sean Nelson, Rtr. Nathaylia Wilberforce, Rtr. Shawna Brown and President Bill Aiken. The Rotaract Club of New Kingston was chartered in 2004 and sponsored by the Rotary Club of New Kingston. They meet 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month at the Liguanea Club at 7pm. On September 7, 2017 President Bill Aiken was in attendance to inducted 4 new Rotaractors. Join us in welcoming the world's newest Rotaractors!!! Read more...	THE ROTARACT CLUB OF NEW KINGSTON INDUCTS 4 NEW MEMBERS	Donair Wilmouth	2017-09-07 05:00:00Z
RCNK CONTINUES NEW KGN POLICE POST PROJECT Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Sep 03, 2017 Members of the Rotary Club of New Kingston making a donation to the New Kingston Police Post During the last Rotary year, the Rotary Club of New Kingston started a project with the New Kingston Police post where an assessment was done on the needs of the unit. On September 1, 2017, the club donated two refurbished computers which were acquired from Guardian Life Jamaica Limited. A much needed water dispenser was also donated to the post, as the high volume of traffic handled each day ranks them as one of the busiest on the island. The scores of civilians who visit the post each week and the officers who service them can be kept hydrated as reports are received and processed. Read more...	RCNK CONTINUES NEW KGN POLICE POST PROJECT	Donair Wilmouth	2017-09-03 05:00:00Z
SEPTEMBER IS BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY MONTH Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Sep 01, 2017 In our Rotary calendar the month of September is Basic Education and Literacy. The Rotary Foundation supports education through scholarships, donations, and service projects around the world. Rotary members make amazing things happen, like: Read more...	SEPTEMBER IS BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY MONTH	Donair Wilmouth	2017-09-01 05:00:00Z
AUGUST IS MEMBERSHIP & EXTENSIONS MONTH Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Aug 01, 2017 August is Membership Month, which means it’s time to celebrate your Rotary club, your members, and the good you do in your community and around the world. There are many ways to join in the celebration, but here are a few activities to get you started: Read more...	AUGUST IS MEMBERSHIP & EXTENSIONS MONTH	Donair Wilmouth	2017-08-01 05:00:00Z
ROTARY MAKES A DIFFERENCE Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Jul 31, 2017 The staff of the Harrison Home for The Aged in Kingston were all smiles as Manager Blondell Caines (third left) accepted a sphygmomanometer from Dr William Aiken (third right), president of the Rotary Club Of New Kingston. The club also donated several batches of disposable supplies to assist with the day-to-day care of the elderly residents of the home. Read more...	ROTARY MAKES A DIFFERENCE	Donair Wilmouth	2017-07-31 05:00:00Z
Dignity Denied! - Medical Doctor Confirms That Some Pregnant Mothers Are Mistreated At Public Hospitals Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Jul 23, 2017 Medical practitioner and president of the Rotary Club of New Kingston, Dr William Aiken, has joined those expressing concern about how some pregnant women are treated at public health facilities. Read more...	Dignity Denied! - Medical Doctor Confirms That Some Pregnant Mothers Are Mistreated At Public Hospitals	Donair Wilmouth	2017-07-23 05:00:00Z
Changing of the Guards: Rotarian William Aiken Takes Office! Posted by Peta-Gay Pryce on Jul 10, 2017 It's a new year and new team takes over! In the true spirit of continuity, renewal and significance Read more...	Changing of the Guards: Rotarian William Aiken Takes Office!	Peta-Gay Pryce	2017-07-10 05:00:00Z
NEW KGN ROTARY WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Jul 01, 2017 The Rotary Club of New Kingston welcomes President William Aiken who will lead the club during 2017/18. He reminds us that RI's strategic priorities and the club's are closely interwoven. The overriding strategic priorities of the incoming RCNK 2017-2018 administration are 1) To increase the visibility of the RCNK in the New Kingston area and beyond 2) To improve the level of fun, fellowship and friendship among members 3) To target all 6 areas of focus in our projects. Read more...	NEW KGN ROTARY WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT	Donair Wilmouth	2017-07-01 05:00:00Z
NEW KINGSTON ROTARY DONATES TO NEW KGN POLICE POST Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Jun 02, 2017 The Rotary of New Kingston donated chairs to the New Kingston Police Post on June 2, 2017. President Rose-Marie Gibbs has challenged the club to be more visible in the New Kingston Area and this project is the beginning of a series of visits to the New Kingston Police Post. President Elect William Aiken has also pledged that the relationship will continue throughout his presidential year. A needs assessment will be done and the club will see how best it can engage it's members as well as Corporate New Kingston to join forces in assisting the Post. Read more...	NEW KINGSTON ROTARY DONATES TO NEW KGN POLICE POST	Donair Wilmouth	2017-06-02 05:00:00Z
JUNE - ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS MONTH Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Jun 01, 2017 Rotary Fellowships are independent, social groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world. How do I join a fellowship? Fellowships are open to Rotarians, family members, and program participants and alumni. You can contact a fellowship directly by using the information listed in the Rotary Fellowships directory. Or search our discussion groups to find Rotary and Rotaract members with similar interests. How do I form a fellowship? Start by finding others who share you interest. Join a discussion group or start a new one. It's a great way to share your interest with other members. Use Rotary’s presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to promote your idea. Ask your district Rotary Fellowships chair for assistance. Reach out to district Rotary Fellowships chairs in other countries to build membership by emailing us. Be sure you meet the criteria for a fellowship and apply for official recognition. Read more...	JUNE - ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS MONTH	Donair Wilmouth	2017-06-01 05:00:00Z
MAY - YOUTH SERVICE MONTH Posted by Donair Wilmouth on May 01, 2017 Join the global movement of young leaders who are developing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. Rotaract clubs bring together people ages 18-30 to exchange ideas with leaders in the community, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through service. Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. EarlyAct is a school-wide service club for elementary students from ages 5 to 13. It is sponsored by one of the local Rotary clubs in the township in which the school is located. Youth Exchange is a study-abroad opportunity for young people who spend anywhere from a few weeks to a full year as an international student hosted by local Rotary clubs. Read more...	MAY - YOUTH SERVICE MONTH	Donair Wilmouth	2017-05-01 05:00:00Z
RCNK CELEBRATES 27th ANNIVERSARY Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Apr 30, 2017 On Sunday April, 30, 2017, the annual Church Service to mark the chartering of the Rotary Club of New Kingston (RCNK) was held at the Bethel Baptist Church, Hope Road. This year the club celebrated its 27th anniversary. The Church Service was followed by a Brunch at the home of Past President Wayne Powell and his wife, Jennifer. Read more...	RCNK CELEBRATES 27th ANNIVERSARY	Donair Wilmouth	2017-04-30 05:00:00Z
RCNK INDUCTS RTN CARL CHANTRIELLE AS PAUL HARRIS FELLOW Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Apr 28, 2017 L-R Rotarian Carl Chantrielle (Charter Member) and President Rosemarie Gibbs The Rotary Club of New Kingston Inducted Rotarian Carl Chantrielle as a Paul Harris Fellow on April 28, 2017. Rotarian Carl has been a sterling Rotarian since the chartering of RCNK back in April 1990. The club wishes to recognize Rtn Carl for his contribution to the club, his community, his country and the Rotary movement. Read more...	RCNK INDUCTS RTN CARL CHANTRIELLE AS PAUL HARRIS FELLOW	Donair Wilmouth	2017-04-28 05:00:00Z
RCNK INDUCTS NEW MEMBER Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Apr 07, 2017 L-R Past President Delano Hayre (sponsor), Mr. Oral Ashley (Inductee) and President Rosemarie Gibbs The Rotary Club of New Kingston Inducted a new member on April 7, 2017. Mr Oral Ashley (Project Manager) was was sponsored by Past President Delano Hayre. This is the third Rotarian being added to the club under President Rosemarie Gibbs' administration. Rotarian Oral was ecstatic about being a member and looks forward to making an impact to the lives of those in need through his vocation. Read more...	RCNK INDUCTS NEW MEMBER	Donair Wilmouth	2017-04-07 05:00:00Z
APRIL - MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH MONTH Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Apr 01, 2017 Rotary makes high-quality health care available to vulnerable mothers and children so they can live longer and grow stronger. We expand access to quality care, so mothers and children everywhere can have the same opportunities for a healthy future. An estimated 5.9 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, inadequate health care, and poor sanitation — all of which can be prevented. Rotary provides education, immunizations, birth kits, and mobile health clinics. Women are taught how to prevent mother-to-infant HIV transmission, how to breast-feed, and how to protect themselves and their children from disease. The Rotary Foundation reaches mothers and children in need by giving communities the help and training they need to take control of their own maternal and infant health care. Read more...	APRIL - MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH MONTH	Donair Wilmouth	2017-04-01 05:00:00Z
RCNK GARY GRANT AWARDS 2017 Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Mar 31, 2017 L-R AG Judy Hylton - Vocational Services Award (Rotarian); Paula Llewellyn - Vocational Services Awards (Non Rotarian); President Rosemarie Gibbs; Simone Mayhew - Ethics Award Recipient The Rotary Club of New Kingston's annual Gary Grant Awards ceremony was held on March 31, 2017 where the vocation of focus was Legal Services. In celebrating 30 years of women in Rotary, the club decided to honour three women from the Legal Services field. They are as follows: AG Judy Hylton - Attorney-at-Law (specializing in the areas of Conveyancing and Real Estate Development, Probate and Administration, Estate Planning and Trusts.); Rotarian; Past President of the Rotary Club of St. Andrew; Assistant Govenor, Rotary District 7020; Paula Llewellyn CD, QC - Attorney-at-Law; Director of Public Prosecution; Tutor at the Norman Manley Law School; Toastmaster; Motivational Speaker; Symone Mayhew - Attorney-at-Law (specializing in Civil and Criminal Litigation, Conveyancing and Industrial Relations as well as Tribunal Hearings.); Associate Tutor at the Norman Manley Law School; Read more...	RCNK GARY GRANT AWARDS 2017	Donair Wilmouth	2017-03-31 05:00:00Z
RCNK INDUCTS TWO NEW MEMBERS Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Mar 24, 2017 L-R Rotarian Donair Wilmouth (sponsor), Mr. Ryan Mckenzie (Inductee), Mrs. Kerese Bruce-Patterson (Inductee), Secretary Peta-Gay Pryce (sponsor), President Rosemarie Gibbs The Rotary Club of New Kingston Inducted two new members on March 24, 2017. Mrs Kerese Bruce Patterson (Attorney-At-Law) was sponsored by Secretary Peta-Gay Pryce while Mr. Ryan McKenzie (ICT Manager) was sponsored by Rotarian Donair Wilmouth. Assistant Govenor Novlet Deans was in attendance and welcomed both new members on behalf of Rotary District 7020. She charged them to be exemplary Rotarians and to wear the Rotary emblem with pride as we serve humanity by being the change. Read more...	RCNK INDUCTS TWO NEW MEMBERS	Donair Wilmouth	2017-03-24 05:00:00Z
ROTARY CLUB OF NEW KINGSTON PARTNERS WITH D&G FOUNDATION Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Mar 03, 2017 President Rosemarie Gibbs (on the right) represents the Rotary Club of New Kingston as Garth Williams, Sustainability Manager, Red Stripe presents, a cheque to Nadia Williams, administrator, Mary’s Child home, as part of the D&G Foundation’s partnership with the Rotary Club of New Kingston in developing the institution that supports 20 teenage girls and 18 babies. The Rotary Club of New Kingston held it's weekly meeting at the Mary's Child Girls Home on March 3, 2017 as they launched the joint project with D&G Foundation. The aim of the project is to establish a vegetable garden, netball court and realising the long-term vision of installing solar panels at the home. Read more...	ROTARY CLUB OF NEW KINGSTON PARTNERS WITH D&G FOUNDATION	Donair Wilmouth	2017-03-03 05:00:00Z
MARCH - WATER AND SANITATION MONTH Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Mar 01, 2017 Clean water and sanitation is a human right. When people, especially children, have access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, they lead healthier and more successful lives. We don’t just build wells and walk away. Rotary members integrate water, sanitation, and hygiene into education projects. When children learn about disease transmission and practice good hygiene, they miss less school. And they can take those lessons home to their families, expanding our impact. Read more...	MARCH - WATER AND SANITATION MONTH	Donair Wilmouth	2017-03-01 05:00:00Z
FEBRUARY - PEACE AND CONFLICT PREVENTION/RESOLUTION MONTH Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Feb 01, 2017 Building sustainable peace projects requires holistic thinking and a community-driven approach. Rotarians are uniquely positioned to foster healthy, resilient and more peaceful communities. Violent conflict can devastate a country’s society, economy and political governance. Coordinating projects that prevent or resolve conflict requires a tailored, sensitive approach. Rotarians can play a vital role in the peace building process by galvanizing members of their communities to identify and address the underlying causes of conflict. Read more...	FEBRUARY - PEACE AND CONFLICT PREVENTION/RESOLUTION MONTH	Donair Wilmouth	2017-02-01 05:00:00Z
JANUARY - VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Dec 31, 2016 Vocational Service is one of Rotary’s Avenues of Service. Through Vocational Service we: Serve others by using our unique skills to address community needs Empower others through training and skill development Inspire others to act with integrity by following Rotary’s guiding principles Read more...	JANUARY - VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH	Donair Wilmouth	2017-01-01 00:00:00Z
NEW KINGSTON ROTARY DONATES TO HARRISON HOME Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Dec 22, 2016 Members of the Rotary Club of New Kingston visited the Harrison Memorial Home on Friday December 23, 2016 to play its part in spreading the Christmas joy. The club donated funds to purchase a heavy duty washing machine for the residents at the home. The Rotary Club has been working with the home for the past few years and thought it was fitting to grant them this gift that was at the top of their wish list. Members in the photo from left to right Treasurer Clive Mclean, President Rose-Marie Gibbs, A Representative from the Harrison Memorial Home, IPP Marvin Mclean (barely visible) and Rotarian Keith Cowan. The patrons expressed their gratitude and invited the club to fellowship with elders. Read more...	NEW KINGSTON ROTARY DONATES TO HARRISON HOME	Donair Wilmouth	2016-12-23 00:00:00Z
THE ROTARACT CLUB OF NEW KINGSTON INDUCTS 7 NEW MEMBERS Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Dec 14, 2016 The Rotaract Club of New Kingston was chartered in 2004 and sponsored by the Rotary Club of New Kingston. They meet 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month by the New Kingston Conference Centre at 7pm. On December 15, 2016 President Rose-Marie Gibbs was in attendance to inducted 7 new Rotaractors. Here they are ladies and gentlemen! The newest, freshest kids on the block. #TeamNKRC (from left to right): Aniska, Chantal, Rajwayne, Natasha, Chez, Nathaylia, Shanice aka Smiley and President Rose-Marie Join us in welcoming the world's newest Rotaractors!!! Read more...	THE ROTARACT CLUB OF NEW KINGSTON INDUCTS 7 NEW MEMBERS	Donair Wilmouth	2016-12-15 00:00:00Z
CONSTANT SPRING HEALTH FAIR 2016 Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Dec 02, 2016 On November 26, 2016, The Rotary Club of New Kingston hosted its annual Health Fair at the Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School. Predicted weather forecast of rainfall did not deter the group from setting up to attend to those patrons who seek medical attention. Our tally accumulated a little under 100 patrons for the day, providing general check-ups and dental work. Read more...	CONSTANT SPRING HEALTH FAIR 2016	Donair Wilmouth	2016-12-03 00:00:00Z
DECEMBER - DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT MONTH Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Nov 30, 2016 Rotary's top priority is the eradication of polio, but our members take on far greater responsibilities to fight disease. They set up health camps and training facilities in undeveloped countries and in communities struggling with HIV/AIDS and malaria. They also design and build the infrastructure for doctors, nurses, governments, and partners to reach the one in six people in the world who can't afford to pay for health care. Read more...	DECEMBER - DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT MONTH	Donair Wilmouth	2016-12-01 00:00:00Z
WORLD POLIO DAY 2016 Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Oct 23, 2016 We need your voice to help us end polio now. Get involved and spread the message that we can end the second human disease in history. Read more...	WORLD POLIO DAY 2016	Donair Wilmouth	2016-10-24 00:00:00Z
The Making of a Club: How RCNK was chartered Posted on Dec 16, 2015 The Making of a Club: How RCNK was chartered Saluting Our Charter Members Larry Bailey, Dennis Boothe, Carl Chantrielle, Ainsworth Cousley, Risedale Crooks, Dennis Daley, Glaister Duncan, Derrick Elder, John Fletcher (Charter President), Elroy Flowers, Brian Goldson, Delano Hayre, Colin Henry, Hilary Jardine, Earl Jarrett, Kent LaCroix, Locksley Lindo, Errol McKenzie, Victor Rhone, Alwyn ‘AG’ Smith, Ivan ‘Mitch’ Stephenson, Alwyn Stewart-Gaynor, Norman Weller, Phillip Whittaker, Norman Williams, Wilton Williams, Altius Williams Read more...	The Making of a Club: How RCNK was chartered	Donair Wilmouth	2015-12-17 00:00:00Z
Constant Spring Primary Health Fair - 2014 Constant Spring Primary Health Fair - Areas of Focus Maternal and Child Health, as well as Disease Prevention and Treatment: 562 patients seen for medical (297) and optical screening (120), dental screening and treatment (80), free prescription drugs and supplement for over 297 patients. Read more...	Constant Spring Primary Health Fair - 2014	Lloyd Butler	2015-05-07 00:00:00Z
Vocational Service Essay and Poster Competition Posted by Bruce Carpenter on Oct 23, 2014 ROTARY CLUB OF NEW KINGSTON (RCNK) Vocational Service Essay and Poster Competition Essay Segment Theme: “What the Four-Way Test means to me” Read more...	Vocational Service Essay and Poster Competition	Bruce Carpenter	2014-10-24 00:00:00Z
International Literacy Day Posted by Bruce Carpenter on Sep 08, 2014 President Lloyd Butler was involved in discussions with young men of The Possibility Programme hosted by the National Youth Service on International Literacy Day, September 8, at the unveiling of a reading space at the Goodwin Park Hostel. The discussion was around the theme, Literacy and Sustainable Development. Read more...	International Literacy Day	Bruce Carpenter	2014-09-09 00:00:00Z
International Literacy Day, September 8 Posted by Bruce Carpenter on Sep 08, 2014 President Lloyd Butler was involved in discussions with young men of The Possibility Programme hosted by the National Youth Service at the unveiling of a reading space at the Goodwin Park Hostel. The discussion was around the theme, Literacy and Sustainable Development. Read more...	International Literacy Day, September 8	Bruce Carpenter	2014-09-09 00:00:00Z
Investing in the future of Jamaica thru education.... Posted by Bruce Carpenter on Nov 22, 2013 Read more...	Investing in the future of Jamaica thru education....	Bruce Carpenter	2013-11-23 00:00:00Z
2013 Rotary Medical Mission Trip to Jamaica Posted by Bruce Carpenter on Oct 24, 2013 For more photos, click on the link on the right hand side.... Read more...	2013 Rotary Medical Mission Trip to Jamaica	Bruce Carpenter	2013-10-25 00:00:00Z
The Swallowfield Learning Centre Project Posted by Lloyd Butler on Mar 14, 2013 The Rotary Club of New Kingston in collaboration with the Swallowfield Chapel currently facilitates a centre to support the learning opportunities of the children in the community. Read more...	The Swallowfield Learning Centre Project	Lloyd Butler	2013-03-15 00:00:00Z
CORPORATE CELEBRITY BRUNCH - MARCH 24, 2013 Posted by Lloyd Butler on Mar 14, 2013	CORPORATE CELEBRITY BRUNCH - MARCH 24, 2013	Lloyd Butler	2013-03-15 00:00:00Z
Rotaract Week March 11 - 16 2013 Posted by Lloyd Butler on Mar 01, 2013 World Rotaract Week Every year, Rotaractors and Rotarians around the world celebrate World Rotaract Week during the week of 13 March to commemorate the founding of the first club in 1968. World Rotaract Week is a time for celebrating the success and importance of the Rotaract program. This event is also an excellent opportunity to inform members of your community about the amazing work that Rotaract clubs do, and give them an opportunity to get involved. Rotaract clubs and their sponsor Rotary clubs have the freedom to explore a variety of methods of participating in World Rotaract Week. Rotaractors can decide the best way for their club to celebrate the Rotaract program – completing one, two or an entire week’s worth of activities. After the club has completed its World Rotaract Week commemorative events, the sponsor Rotary club or district Rotaract chair can download a certificate of recognition for presentation to the Rotaract club. New Kingston Rotaract Club hosted their annual Wing Sauce Contest on March 2 2013 and provided a great fellowship of Rotaractors and Rotarians. Read more...	Rotaract Week March 11 - 16 2013	Lloyd Butler	2013-03-02 00:00:00Z
Hon Ronald Thwaites, Min of Education speaks to the RCNK in Literacy Month 2013 Posted by Lloyd Butler on Feb 28, 2013 Education Ministry Looking at Extending the School Year Friday, 01 March 2013, 18:09 _ Written by CHRIS PATTERSON: Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Minister of Education, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites (centre), accepts a certificate of appreciation from Past President, Rotary Club of New Kingston, John Lindo (left), after his presentation at the club’s breakfast meeting today (March 1), at the Chaser’s Café, St. Andrew. Sharing the moment is Acting President of the club, Claudette Saint-Reid. The Ministry of Education is looking at extending the academic year beyond the existing 190 days, as part of efforts to prevent a regression of students during the summer break. Read more...	Hon Ronald Thwaites, Min of Education speaks to the RCNK in Literacy Month 2013	Lloyd Butler	2013-03-01 00:00:00Z
Rotary Club of New Kingston visits the Church of the Good Shepherd Posted by Lloyd Butler on Feb 23, 2013 The Rotary Club of New Kingston visited the Church of the Good Shepherd for the annual church service on Sunday 24 February 2013. Read more...	Rotary Club of New Kingston visits the Church of the Good Shepherd	Lloyd Butler	2013-02-24 00:00:00Z
Rotary Club of New Kingston to host Constant Spring All-Age School Health Fair Posted by Lloyd Butler on Nov 07, 2012 The Rotary Club of New Kingston will be conducting its annual health fair at the Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School in Cassava Piece on Saturday 10 November 2012. Rtn Carlton Scott advises a parent on how to apply for the National Health Fund card at the health fair in November 2011 Read more...	Rotary Club of New Kingston to host Constant Spring All-Age School Health Fair	Lloyd Butler	2012-11-08 00:00:00Z
New Member - Rotarian Peta-Gay Pryce Posted by Lloyd Butler on Oct 24, 2012 Peta-Gay Pryce is the newest Rotarian at Rotary Club of New Kingston Read more...	New Member - Rotarian Peta-Gay Pryce	Lloyd Butler	2012-10-25 00:00:00Z
President Francis Williams Installed - 2012-13 Posted by Lloyd Butler on Jun 30, 2012 Rotarian Francis Williams is the President for the Rotary Club of New Kingston for 2012-13	President Francis Williams Installed - 2012-13	Lloyd Butler	2012-07-01 00:00:00Z
Corporate Celebrity Brunch - March 25 2012 Posted by Lloyd Butler on Mar 03, 2012 Read more...	Corporate Celebrity Brunch - March 25 2012	Lloyd Butler	2012-03-04 00:00:00Z
Gary Grant Vocational Service Award presented to The Area 4 Police Civic Education Trust Fund Posted by Lloyd Butler on Dec 01, 2011	Gary Grant Vocational Service Award presented to The Area 4 Police Civic Education Trust Fund	Lloyd Butler	2011-12-02 00:00:00Z
Successful Bar-B-Fry rounds off a very active November for the Rotary Club of New Kingston Posted by Lloyd Butler on Nov 24, 2011	Successful Bar-B-Fry rounds off a very active November for the Rotary Club of New Kingston	Lloyd Butler	2011-11-25 00:00:00Z
2011 Constant Spring Primary Health Fair Posted by Lloyd Butler on Nov 18, 2011 See more images that tell the story in our photo gallery >>>>>>	2011 Constant Spring Primary Health Fair	Lloyd Butler	2011-11-19 00:00:00Z
Induction of Rtn Joelle Smith by DG Guy Theodore Posted by Lloyd Butler on Oct 06, 2011 The Rotary Club of New Kingston welcomed its newest member when Rtn Joelle Smith was inducted by District Governor Guy Theodore on Friday October 7th, 2011, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. Read more...	Induction of Rtn Joelle Smith by DG Guy Theodore	Lloyd Butler	2011-10-07 00:00:00Z
DG Guy Theodore Visits Rotary Club of New Kingston Posted by Lloyd Butler on Oct 06, 2011 District Governor Guy Theodore visited the Rotary Club of New Kingston at our Breakfast Meeting on October 7, 2011.	DG Guy Theodore Visits Rotary Club of New Kingston	Lloyd Butler	2011-10-07 00:00:00Z
Gary Grant Vocational Service Awards - December 2, 2011 Posted by Lloyd Butler on Sep 29, 2011 In keeping with the RI theme “Reach within to embrace humanity,” the Rotary Club of New Kingston invites nomination for its annual Gary Grant Vocational Service Awards. The award is presented in 2 categories, namely; 1. One award to a Rotarian who has excelled in his/her chosen vocation in the service of humanity; and 2. One award to a non-Rotarian (individual or organization) whose contribution to the vocation to which he/she/it is attached has been exemplary. Read more...	Gary Grant Vocational Service Awards - December 2, 2011	Lloyd Butler	2011-09-30 00:00:00Z
The Making of a Club: How RCNK was chartered The Making of a Club: How RCNK was chartered Saluting Our Charter Members Larry Bailey, Dennis Boothe, Carl Chantrielle, Ainsworth Cousley, Risedale Crooks, Dennis Daley, Glaister Duncan, Derrick Elder, John Fletcher (Charter President), Elroy Flowers, Brian Goldson, Delano Hayre, Colin Henry, Hilary Jardine, Earl Jarrett, Kent LaCroix, Locksley Lindo, Errol McKenzie, Victor Rhone, Alwyn ‘AG’ Smith, Ivan ‘Mitch’ Stephenson, Alwyn Stewart-Gaynor, Norman Weller, Phillip Whittaker, Norman Williams, Wilton Williams, Altius Williams Read more...	The Making of a Club: How RCNK was chartered	Ivan "Mitch" Stephenson	2011-06-24 00:00:00Z
Quote of the Week - Who Said It? Posted by William Aiken on Oct 03, 2010 We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world. Read more...	Quote of the Week - Who Said It?	William Aiken	2010-10-04 00:00:00Z
Thought for the Week - Who Said It? Posted by William Aiken on Oct 03, 2010 An optimist is the human personification of spring. Read more...	Thought for the Week - Who Said It?	William Aiken	2010-10-04 00:00:00Z
Mark Your Calendars! Posted by Claudette Saint-Reid on Oct 03, 2010 Christmas Breakfast: December 16, 2011	Mark Your Calendars!	Claudette Saint-Reid	2010-10-04 00:00:00Z
Our Newest Rotarians Posted by Lloyd Butler Rotarians Julie Ramchandani and Travis Graham were inducted into the Rotary Club of New Kingston on July 5, 2014. Rtns Julie and Travis previously served with distinction as Rotaractors in the New Kingston Rotaract Club as well as District 7020. We look forward to their continued service to our communities. L-R: Assistant Governor Donovan Brown, Rotarians Julie Ramchandani & Travis Graham, President Lloyd Butler	Our Newest Rotarians	Lloyd Butler
PICTORIAL - CORPORATE CELEBRITY BRUNCH - MARCH 24, 2013 Posted by Lloyd Butler Read more...	PICTORIAL - CORPORATE CELEBRITY BRUNCH - MARCH 24, 2013	Lloyd Butler
New Meeting Venue for Rotary Club of New Kingston Posted by Lloyd Butler This is to advise that as of Friday 1 February, our Breakfast Meetings will be held at Chaser's Cafe at 5 Belmont Road, Kingston 5, off Oxford Road. Meeting times remain as Fridays at 7:45am. https://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?msid=209678466646847753702.0004d4b66de130ce6fcd0&msa=0&ll=18.004407,-76.7857&spn=0.010203,0.021136 Read more...	New Meeting Venue for Rotary Club of New Kingston	Lloyd Butler
CORPORATE CELEBRITY BRUNCH - MARCH 25, 2012 Posted by Lloyd Butler Read more...	CORPORATE CELEBRITY BRUNCH - MARCH 25, 2012	Lloyd Butler
Welcome to our new website! Posted by Lloyd Butler Welcome to our Rotary Club! Read more...	Welcome to our new website!	Lloyd Butler
Successful Celebrity Brunch hosted on March 25 2012 at Boone Hall Oasis Posted by Lloyd Butler	Successful Celebrity Brunch hosted on March 25 2012 at Boone Hall Oasis	Lloyd Butler

From education to health, the Rotary Club of New Kingston (RCNK) has been taking a hands-on approach in contributing to the development of Jamaica.

Saluting Our Charter Members

Constant Spring Primary Health Fair - Areas of Focus Maternal and Child Health, as well as Disease Prevention and Treatment: 562 patients seen for medical (297) and optical screening (120), dental screening and treatment (80), free prescription drugs and supplement for over 297 patients.

ROTARY CLUB OF NEW KINGSTON (RCNK)

Vocational Service Essay and Poster Competition

Education Ministry Looking at Extending the School Year Friday, 01 March 2013, 18:09 _ Written by CHRIS PATTERSON: Jamaica Information Service (JIS)

Saluting Our Charter Members

Saluting Our
Charter Members

Constant Spring Primary Health Fair - Areas of Focus Maternal and Child Health, as well as Disease Prevention and Treatment:
562 patients seen for medical (297) and optical screening (120), dental screening and treatment (80), free prescription drugs and supplement for over 297 patients.

Education Ministry Looking at Extending the School Year
Friday, 01 March 2013, 18:09 _ Written by CHRIS PATTERSON: Jamaica Information Service (JIS)

Saluting Our
Charter Members