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Residents in the troubled inner-city community of Grants Pen now go about their daily activities with a greater sense of security because of more improved police/community relationships.
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Police officers in Grants Pen now patrol on bicycles allowing for greater rapport building and interface with the residents they serve.
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USAID/COMET partners with organizations such as the University of Technology to help micro-entrepreneurs in Grants Pen develop business plans and strengthen general business skills.
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“Future WALMART” – this message of optimism is characteristic of Jamaican micro-entrepreneurs.
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Sharene McKenzie hands over a certificate to student from Flanker Primary and Junior High School. USAID's Community Empowerment and Transformation Project, in partnership with GoGSAT, provides online coaching service for students .
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Sharene McKenzie hands over a certificate to a student of Flanker Primary and Junior High.
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Community policing in Jamaica builds stronger relationships between residents and the police to prevent and tackle crime.
Photo: USAID Community Empowerment and Transformation Project
Diane McNeil expresses her joy that her daughter participates in the 'Students Expressing Truth' (SET) program at Ascot High School and is doing well. The SET/Ascot program uses technological tools to encourage positive behavior among students who were seen as disruptive and indisciplined.
Photo: Ruth Chisholm, USAID/Jamaica
Sean Osner,(right) with students and principal from Rollington Town Primary
Photo: Fern Whyte, Public Affairs Section
(L-R) Balford Lewis, Elizabeth Zechmeister and Karen Hilliard look on as Dr. Lawrence Powell delivers his presentation.
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Rev. Al Miller comments on the LAPOP Democracy Survey presentation. Other panelists are (l-r)Prof. Trevor Munroe, Mr.Gregory Simms and ACP Novelette Grant. (Partially hidden is Donna Parchment-Brown)
Photo: Fern Whyte, Public Affairs Section
Karen Hilliard, Mission Director at USAID/Jamaica, addresses the audience at the presentation of findings of the Latin American Public Opinion Project's Democracy survey.
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Audience listens keenly to LAPOP surevy findings.
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Most Hon. Bruce Golding, Prime Minister of Jamaica, delivers the keynote address at the launch of the National Integrity Action Forum. Seated are Dr. Karen Hilliard, USAID/Jamaica Mission Director, and Prof. Trevor Munroe of the Centre for Leadership and Governance at UWI, Mona and project director for the NIAF.
Photo: People's Action for Community Transformation
Orret Perkins attends a training session at a music studio as part of the Jamaica Education for All Youth Challenge Grant Project.