The Supreme Ventures Foundation (SVF) hit the road last Thursday to bring back-to-school cheer to children from the Jamaica National and Strathmore children’s homes.
The team brought school bags packed with stationery, personal care items and 40 book vouchers valued at $5,000 each to the wards of the Jamaica National Children’s Home (JNCH), who are housed at the Stony Hill-based Homestead facility.
The 40 children were relocated to Homestead after a fire destroyed the Jamaica National Children’s Home in Papine, St. Andrew on August 9.
SVF Director Heather Goldson, who led the team, said they felt compelled to reach out to the children from JNCH after they were advised of how much the children had lost in the fire by officers from the Child Protection and Family Services Agency.
“We are grateful that no lives were lost, and no one was injured in that fire, however, the children still suffered a tremendous setback when most of their school supplies and personal items were destroyed. Our donation will help to replace some of what was lost and bring back a semblance of normalcy back to their lives,” she said.
Two of the children among the JNCH wards were also former wards of Walker’s Place of Safety which was also destroyed by fire in January 2018. Two children lost their lives in that blaze. The event further reinforced the importance of the Supreme Ventures Foundation’s current drive to update fire safety in homes across the country.
After the handover at Homestead, the team travelled to the Strathmore Children’s Home in Spanish Town, St Catherine where they donated another 40 packed bags and book vouchers valued at $200,000.
Supreme Ventures Group, Vice President, Marketing, Communications and Sponsorship, Gail Abrahams said the Foundation is aimed at maintaining relationships with the various homes,
“Children in State Care is one of the mandates of the Foundation and we are truly vested in the homes we engage. We had our Labour Day project at Strathmore and refurbished their laundry facilities and updated their fire safety equipment. We are invested in doing what we can to improve the circumstances and surroundings that our most vulnerable children live in” she said.
Source: http://www.loopjamaica.com/content/supreme-ventures-foundation-supports-childrens-home-fire-victims
Robotics Campers Get $200,000 In Scholarships – Supreme Ventures Foundation Invests In Communities
Jamaica Gleaner- August 28, 2019
The Supreme Ventures Foundation wrapped up its fourth successful staging of its Junior Creators Robotics Camp with the awarding of $200,000 in scholarships to four campers last Friday.
Daniel Walker, from St Richard’s Primary School; Zein Willis and Rhys Farquharson from Half-Way Tree Primary School, and Samuel Ellis from Denbigh Primary School in Clarendon, all walked away from the prize-giving ceremony with trophies and $50,000 each to start the new school year.
Alando Terrelonge, minister of state in the Ministry of Education, commended all 60 campers and parents who attended the event that brought the curtain down on the weeklong camp.
He encouraged the children, aged 8 to 11, to pursue their education in earnest as it would afford them a better life when they grow up.
“An education is the best gift you can give yourself. It’s the one thing no one can take away from you. Nothing can mash up or steal your education; it will never dry rot or be obsolete. Education is the gift that will allow you to empower yourself. The more you learn, the more you will be able to achieve your dreams,” he said.
The Junior Creators Camp, which kicked off on August 19 and ended on August 23, focused on bringing the fun of robotic engineering, programming and coding to children from primary schools, using Legos and other child-friendly devices. The camp also serves to provide a creative environment for children to broaden their minds and impart the values of teamwork and respect.
Heather Golding, Supreme Ventures Foundation director, said Supreme Ventures was intent on making just as strong an impact on Jamaica through its foundation as it has through its core operations.
“We have a strong desire to make an impact on the children in the communities in which we operate, which is why this year we also invited schools from the communities around Caymanas Park. Supreme is committed to making an investment in the children from these communities,” Golding said.
“The camp keeps pace with what is happening in the world of technology, every year there is something new to engage the children. The camp is not only about what they can achieve; but feeling better about their accomplishments; building a sense of pride and achievement that they will use in their respective classrooms in September,” she continued.
Approximately 60 students from Independence City, Gregory Park, Half-Way Tree, and St Richard’s primary schools, as well as Greenwich All-Age School, attended the one-week camp.
The Supreme Ventures Foundation wrapped up its fourth successful staging of its Junior Creators Robotics Camp with the awarding of $200,000 in scholarships to four campers last Friday.
Daniel Walker, from St Richard’s Primary School; Zein Willis and Rhys Farquharson from Half-Way Tree Primary School, and Samuel Ellis from Denbigh Primary School in Clarendon, all walked away from the prize-giving ceremony with trophies and $50,000 each to start the new school year.
Alando Terrelonge, minister of state in the Ministry of Education, commended all 60 campers and parents who attended the event that brought the curtain down on the weeklong camp.
He encouraged the children, aged 8 to 11, to pursue their education in earnest as it would afford them a better life when they grow up.
“An education is the best gift you can give yourself. It’s the one thing no one can take away from you. Nothing can mash up or steal your education; it will never dry rot or be obsolete. Education is the gift that will allow you to empower yourself. The more you learn, the more you will be able to achieve your dreams,” he said.
The Junior Creators Camp, which kicked off on August 19 and ended on August 23, focused on bringing the fun of robotic engineering, programming and coding to children from primary schools, using Legos and other child-friendly devices. The camp also serves to provide a creative environment for children to broaden their minds and impart the values of teamwork and respect.
Heather Golding, Supreme Ventures Foundation director, said Supreme Ventures was intent on making just as strong an impact on Jamaica through its foundation as it has through its core operations.
“We have a strong desire to make an impact on the children in the communities in which we operate, which is why this year we also invited schools from the communities around Caymanas Park. Supreme is committed to making an investment in the children from these communities,” Golding said.
“The camp keeps pace with what is happening in the world of technology, every year there is something new to engage the children. The camp is not only about what they can achieve; but feeling better about their accomplishments; building a sense of pride and achievement that they will use in their respective classrooms in September,” she continued.
Approximately 60 students from Independence City, Gregory Park, Half-Way Tree, and St Richard’s primary schools, as well as Greenwich All-Age School, attended the one-week camp.
Supreme Ventures To Offer Students $200,000 In Scholarships
Jamaica Gleaner – August 17, 2019
Some four students who attend the upcoming Supreme Ventures Junior Creators Camp will get a chance to cop $200,000 in scholarships, when the company hosts its annual camp for primary school children in St Andrew and St Catherine.
The camp, which kicks off on August 19 and ends on August 23, is focused on bringing the fun of robotic engineering, programming and coding to 80 children aged eight to 11, using Legos and other child-friendly devices.
The camp will be held at the Ardenne High School and facilitated by Marvin Hall of Halls of Learning.
The Junior Creators camp serves to provide a creative environment for children from the primary school system to broaden their minds and indulge their imaginations while learning the value of teamwork, and of course having fun, all through the design, creation and operation of lego and robotic engineering.
Vice-president, marketing, communications and sponsorships, Gail Abrahams, said “The aim of the camp is to expose primary school students, who may not have had the opportunity otherwise, to robotics and STEM subjects in a fun and exciting environment. Additionally, $50,000 each in scholarships will be awarded to the top four students to assist them in the upcoming school year.”
This year’s staging will include Independence City and Gregory Park primary schools from the communities around Caymanas Park, while Corporate Area schools such as Half-Way Tree Primary, Greenwich All-Age and St Richard’s Primary schools will also be in attendance.
Abrahams says Supreme is intent on making a positive impact on communities where their subsidiaries and outlets are located.
The camp’s penultimate day, August 23, is slated to be a treat for the students who will receive certificates of participation, medals and trophies for their efforts throughout the week. The award ceremony will see state minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Alando Terrelonge, and Supreme Ventures President and CEO Ann-Dawn Young Sang in attendance.
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Source : http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20190817/supreme-ventures-offer-students-200000-scholarships
Other Mentions: Jamaica Star- August 16, 2019
Source : http://jamaica-star.com/article/news/20190816/supreme-ventures-offer-200000-scholarships
Barbados player wins J$283.5-m Super Lotto jackpot
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) has announced that a player in Barbados was the winner of the $283.5 million Super Lotto jackpot for draw #1019 on Tuesday, August 6.
The winning ticket was sold in St Michael, Barbados, one of the eight Caribbean territories that play the multi-jurisdictional lottery game.
The lucky winner won J$283.5 million or equivalent of B$4.37 million. The winning numbers were 16, 18, 21, 28, 30 with the super ball, 3.
The ticket was purchased at Mia Mart, with the winner, who won the jackpot on a full bet (J$300 equivalent) on a quick pick ticket, needing to present the ticket and claim the prize in Barbados within 90 days, SVL said in a release.
“We are pleased to welcome another super millionaire to the prestigious club. The Super Lotto allows persons the opportunity to realize all their dreams from the proceeds of a super-sized jackpot. We encourage all our winners to spend their prize money wisely and make the most of this life-altering opportunity,” SVL President and CEO, Ann-Dawn Young Sang was quoted as saying.
The Super Lotto game, which began in August 2009, is the first of its kind in the Caribbean and Latin America. A live draw is broadcast simultaneously in Jamaica, Barbados, St Kitts & Nevis, Anguilla, Antigua, St Maarten, the US Virgin Islands and Paraguay.
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Source: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Barbados_player_wins_J283.5-m_Super_Lotto_jackpot?profile=1228
SVL shares Ultimate experience with patrons
Reggae Sumfest sponsor Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) made a splash at the event last week at Catherine Hall in Montego Bay, St James.
SVL had an array of activities for patrons and $50,000 cash was awarded to one lucky winner, who had downloaded the recently-launched mobile app. Over the two nights, SV brand hostesses promoted the app and invited patrons to the booth to sign up for SV Games mobile app account, which automatically granted them the opportunity to win cash prizes. Moreover, guests were hosted in ‘The Ultimate lounge’ with Cash Pot and lottery machines and other games on spot for quick participation.
According to Gail Abrahams Vice President, Marketing, Communications & Sponsorships at SVL, the company was ecstatic to be a part of such experience, especially with them being given the privilege to interact with customers on such level.
“Reggae Sumfest is a world-renowned event, it is a platform for many upcoming performers, and it attracts thousands of patrons, both local and overseas visitors. SVL is a strong supporter of entertainment and of honing new talent while at the same time offering a difference and even more excitement to an already exhilarating showcase,” Abrahams said.
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Source: http://www.loopjamaica.com/content/svl-shares-ultimate-experience-patrons