Yaadi Culture, Fimi Style Magazine

March 2012 Volume 1, Issue 1

YAADI CULTURE, FIMI STYLE

Special points of interest:

Pree Dem Feature

Ole time people did say…

A we say sports

Tech—Tycoon

Inside this issue:

ICT in the Jamaican Society 1

ICT and its inclusion in the

Jamaican Education System

3

ICT through mobile

telephony facilitating

Agricultural Developments

4

The impact of Information

and Communication Technologies

(ICT) has been very pervasive in

developed and developing

countries especially Caribbean

countries. Respective heads of

Governments have implemented

and executed ICT policies and

Strategic Plans for social,

economic, political and well as

intellectual and technological

development. These they make

simpler and easier to achieve by

establishing and realizing sectored

achievement plans. The realization

and proper utilization as such a

plan will undoubtedly give

Jamaica‘s economy a ‗push start‘

towards development and

sustainability. Furthermore, this

realization will pave the way for

the creation and establishment of

new technologically driven jobs,

E-Jobs, but citizens will need the

training (knowledge), access and

infrastructure to make this into a

reality.

The results for this roll out

will be astounding. Take for ex-

ample; the Agriculture Sector.

With the inclusion of

ICT there can be a

stabilization of the market,

increase in profits thus

ultimately facilitating

improvements in the coun-

try‘s economy. Simply put,

the establishment of a closed

user group (CUG) designed

for farmers and agricultural

agencies can allow for there

to be a mobile network that

each farmer, once registered,

is automatically included

in the group. This group

attached to a

Telecommunications Service

Provider, will authorize the

issuing of cell phones to

farmers so that they can

receive text messages and

Short Messaging Services

(SMS) about proper

planting techniques,

climate changes, pesticides

and fertilizers available,

availability and proper

usage as well as can allow

for there to be a

standardization of crop

prices on a parish level and

ultimately, islandwide.

Additionally, the consumers

can subscribe to a similar

network that disseminates

information about crop

availability, pricing as well

as the best deals available

to consumers. The

inclusion of ICT in the

operations of the country

can be of further benefit to

other sectors such as the

Health, Education and help

aid with proper Governance

and citizen participation.

Jamaica, so far for the past

three years has been the

recorded leader in the

Caribbean as it relates to the

implementation of

E-government online

facilities deployment.

ICT and the Jamaican Society by Adrian Duncan

Let us as

Jamaicans join

hands and „set di

ting” right, so

that our

children‟s future

can be

astonishingly

bright.

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Front Cover: The Yaadi Culture Fimi Style Development team brightens young faces

ment scores and a

more intellectually

empowered and knowledge driven society.

Distance education can further facilitate a

more empowered society driven through

ICT‘s involvement in the creative process.

More online courses means more enrolment,

which means cheaper cost and ultimately

more educated citizens in the country to help

participating through e-governmental

avenues and thus aid in the decision making

processes of the country as well as foster a

higher literacy rate for the Island. But, if

policies are not in place and adhered to as the

infrastructure, access and knowledge isn‘t

available to citizens then their participation

can never be a realization. Phillip Paulwell

experimented with ICT 11 years ago,

Christopher Tufton for months have been

endorsing this move along with Patrick

Casserly. Let us as Jamaicans join hands and

‗set di ting‖ right, so that our children‘s future

can be astonishingly bright.

Government agencies presently online are; The

National Land Agency (NLA), Management

Institute for National Development (MIND),

Jamaica Customs and Registrar General‘s

Department as well as the Office of the

Registrar of Companies. And these agencies

results are proof that we as a country can utilize

ICT for other sectors developments.

In the health sector, this can prove to be an as-

set as there can be the facilitation of more

distant consultation by doctors with patients

that are in remote locations who are unable to

pay fare go into major cities to health-centers

for face to face consultations. This can increase

the amount of consultations done on a yearly

basis as well as reduce the clutter in our

hospitals on a daily basis.

The Education sector is another area that can

greatly benefit from this inclusion as there

needs to be proper instructions given to citizens

on how to manipulate and use this technology

for their advantage.

Educating the mass on how to make use of this

technology can further yield higher achieve-

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ICTs is an acronym for Information and Communications Technologies and can be defined as a diverse set of technological tools and resources used to communicate, and to create, disseminate, store and manage information,. These technologies include computers, the internet, broadcasting technologies (radio and television) as well as telephony. Furthermore, ICTs are technical systems that accept, manipulate and process information and facilitate communication

between at least two parties. Cont‟d on pg 7

ICTs and its inclusion in the Jamaica Education System by A. Duncan

Agriculture is an important sector in the Jamaican economy; within

the rural communities it is a source of income for farmers, vendors of

ground produce and it provides food to the wider Jamaican society.

The sector faces major challenges of increasing production in the harsh

reality of dwindling natural resources necessary for said production. The

growing demand for agricultural products, however, also offers

opportunities for producers to sustain and improve their livelihoods. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) play an important role in

addressing these challenges and uplifting the livelihood of the rural poor, this

will be done through Research on crops, diseases which affect them, how to fix

problems, subscribing to and communicating with other farmers in developed

countries, latest development in agriculture, marketing of products, collecting

orders online, keeping in touch with clients, distance education etc.

The agricultural sector is confronted with the major challenge of increasing production to

feed a growing and increasingly prosperous population in a situation of decreasing availability of

natural resources. Factors of particular concern are water shortages, declining soil fertility, effects

of climate change and rapid decrease of fertile agricultural lands due to urbanization. However, the

growing demand, including for higher quality products, also offers opportunities for improving the

livelihoods of rural communities. An important use of mobile phones by the heads of government

can be for the access to market information.

ICT through mobile telephony can facilitate Agricultural development in

Jamaica by Adrian Duncan

The usage of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) is

widespread and has yielded astounding results in numerous developed

countries around the world in regards to development. ICT is now impacting

developing countries and are using it as a vehicle in transporting goods and

services for development. The deployment and usage of ICT in Jamaica‘s

agricultural sector development in today‘s information and technologically

driven society.

Numerous African, European and Asian countries are using their

technology for their all sectors and economy. Ghana, India and Niger are

specific examples of countries that have/are still using this technology for

social, economic and technological development as well as facilitating a more

interactive society.

In the Jamaican society today mobile communication have had a profound

impact on individuals; especially those in the rural and inner city

communities. The mobility, ease of use, flexibility in deployment and

relatively low cost of this wireless technology has proven beneficial to

persons with low levels of income and literacy.

“Agriculture is an

important sector in

the Jamaican

economy; within the

rural communities it

is a source of income

for farmers, vendors

of ground

produce and it

provides food to the

wider Jamaican

society.”


Farmers using their

I-Pad

This can be done

through the careful

establishment of

networks between

farmers, the Ministry

and Agricultural

agencies. Through the

facilitation by a

telecommunications

service provider, this

platform can allow

consumers to sign up

for Short Messaging

Services (SMS) alerts

for commodities and markets of their choice and

receive instant alerts for offers to buy and sell

when anyone else on the network has submitted

an offer.

Networks like these can form the basis on which

the stabilization of the Jamaican Agricultural

Market can be done as using these networks these

networks allow for easier stabilization of the

prices of commodities reducing disparities on the

parish level and ultimately, on a National Level.

Cont‘d on pg. 10.

ICT through mobile telephony can facilitate Agricultural development in Jamaica


Peeping through a

window, from way up in this nest, lots are

observed, for a very long time. Night owl

and early bird, I am both. I may not know

all, but these two eyes see a lot. They get to

observe interactions and inter-relations, love

and hate, peace and war, and so much more,

all without fleeing the coop.

Now schools are definitely not what

they were back in the days, and frankly ―the

days‖ still seem like yesterday. Drinks box

Baseball and Chinese Skip have, along with

other popular activities, been replaced by

Facebook and Twitter (not that this bird isn‘t

an avid Tweeter). But there are so many now

hiding behind the confines of a computer

screen and a closed door; it's as if they don‘t

hold face to face conversations anymore,

only facebook to facebook.

And every time there is an

upgrade for Blackberry, I-

Phone or any other of these

other smart phones/ android

cadgets, it cannot leave the

manufacturers grasp fast

enough before, dare I chirp, a

kid has one. It was never like this, back in

the day.

It‘s not the advances in technology

that has ruffled my feathers, more like the

imbalance in how those advances have been

immersed into the lives of the little ones.

Where is the family time? For some that

only exist in their ―Gimme 5‖ time, or via

pinging. It‘s almost an atrocity to witness

five people sitting at the kitchen table, all

engrossed in their respective phone lives,

they each forgetting to hold hands, say

prayers and enjoy a peaceful dinner where

they each make some comment about the

meal or their day just ended. I nearly lost

my wings, just by that sight.

Take a scenario of how everyone learnt

she was breaking up with her boy-

friend, at the same time the poor fellow did.

Thanks to facebook. Or how Miss L, the English

teacher, fell down a flight of stairs, and she thought

only a few witnessed it, so she would be the topic

of lunch time suss maybe until the weekend, but to

her dismay, her niece overseas watched it via a

Youtube link that very day.

It isn‘t just that they have the means of

sharing information; it‘s also their moral and

ethical fibers and what the society now finds

worthy for the entire world to know. Gone are the

days of observation and interest, these are the days

of ―likes‖ and ―reshare‖.

Not to peck on anyone, and no one individual or

even industry can be blamed. But if as a man

thinketh so is he, then many have been reduced to

people‘s business. The internet is as big as the

world, many times over, but how much of the time

spent online is for gathering information that will

elevate minds and character. As for this brood,

there is no secret that everything has a purpose, and

in moderation, could help to make well rounded

and informed people and even societies. So while

there has been liberation and advancements, the

growing minds are still in cages, imprisoned by

that which was made to set them free.

By: Deidre D. Douglas

Feature: From a Bird’s view


“Jamaica, the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business”

“Jamaica, the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business”

Jamaicans the world over are

known for their Reggae and Dancehall

music. This little Island in the sun has

managed to make a name for itself inter-

nationally, solely upon the artistic and

creative nature that is innate to its

people; its greatest resource. In the most

remote of places, you will hear a Bob

Marley ‗One Love’ song and more

intriguingly, you will hear someone

singing along. In 2008 at the Beijing

Olympics Usain Bolt expanded the

brand Jamaica name and included

dancehall artiste Elephant Man‘s ‗Gully

Creepa‘ song and dance to the world.

However, the important thing to note is

the vehicle that carries the message. This

is the Jamaican Language also known as

Patwa.

Like many other Caribbean cre-

oles, Patwa came out of a need for

communication among African slaves on

English plantations. The contact between

Africans from different tribes, and Eng-

lish and other colonisers engendered this

language, which consequently, has

influences from the different languages.

Patwa is the first or home language of the

majority of the Jamaican population.

Patwa is the rhythm with which the peo-

ple speak and make music. It is the inti-

mate language used among friends and

family. It is the coded language used

among strangers. Patwa is the core

marker that distinguishes a Jamaican

from every other nationality on the

face of the earth.

Uol Taim Piipl Yuuz Tu Se or

Old Time People Used To Say is a

column that will show the uses of

Patwa or Jamaican, in the forms of

proverbs, old wives tales, stories,

songs, poems and much more. It seeks

to make a comparison between the

saying then and now. It will also show

how the language has changed and

keeps on changing as a result of glob-

alisation and technology, and how this

consequently changes the meaning of

a saying. The column will also use the

Cassidy-JLU Writ-

ing system which is

a standardized writ-

ing system modified

by the Jamaican

Language Unit,

which is a phonetic

way of writing

Jamaican, to show

what Patwa looks

like when written.

Ole Time People did say…by Georgette McGlashen


Facts you should know:

Jamaica's climate is tropical,

supporting diverse ecosystems with a

wealth of plants and animals.

Many new plants were introduced in

the Spanish rule including

sugarcane, bananas, and citrus trees.

Until then Waak Gud,

Tek Kier and remember

Oudi an Tengki No Brok

No

Simply put, ICTs are more than

computers and informatics as they do not

operate as isolated systems but as an integral

part of a network. Moreover, ICTs is more than

broadcasting technologies as it does not only

disseminate information but it also facilitates

interactive communication.

The application of ICT in education

could have miraculous national, regional and

even international effects in the context of

alternatives to overcome current inequalities.

For Caribbean countries, ICTs have the potential

for increasing access to as well as improving the

relevance and quality of education. ICTs can

greatly facilitate the acquisition and absorption

of knowledge, offering Jamaicans and other

Caribbean Nationals unprecedented

opportunities, both formally and informally, to

previously underserved constituencies, scattered

and rural populations. Groups traditionally ex-

cluded from education due to cultural or social

reasons such as girls and women, persons with

disabilities and the elderly as well as for reason

of cost or simply because of time constraints are

unable to enroll on campus.

A key defining feature of ICTs is the ability to

transcend time and space. ICTs make possible

asynchronous learning. Online Material, for

example, may be accessed 24/7. Additionally,

certain types of ICTs such as teleconferencing

technologies, enable instruction to be received

simultaneously by multiple, geographically

dispersed learners; synchronous learning.

Moreover, teachers and students no

longer need to rely solely on printed books and

materials in physical media housed in libraries

(and available in limited quantity) for educa-

tional needs. With the World Wide Web and the

Internet, a plethora of information and learning

material on all disciplines and in varying for-

mats can be accessed anywhere at any time

and by unlimited number of persons.

This is appreciably important for

Jamaica‘s schools that have limited and

sometimes outdated library resources. ICTs can

further facilitate access to mentors, experts,

resources, professionals, business leaders as well

as persons of the same caliber who are not

physically in Jamaica but all over the world.

Additionally, this improves the quality of

Jamaican citizens‘ lives through providing

proper education. Furthermore, training is a

crucial issue, especially now at a time of

expansion. ICTs can embrace the quality of

Jamaicans‘ education in several ways; by

increasing learner motivation and engagement

by facilitating the acquisition of basic skills and

by

enhancing

teacher

training.

At the

University

of the

West

Indies, Mona Campus, Dr. Sherene

James-Williamson, Lecturer in the Department

of Geography and Geology is in the process of

writing proposals so that she can integrate and

use ICTs in her lessons and daily museum

activities. With the use of Petroledge, Counter

ledge, Grainledge among other software, she

intends to take advantage of this technology for

her students‘ educational development.

Petroledge is a knowledge system software that

manages reservoir petrographic information. It is

her intention to use this advance technology for

the capturing, codifying, storing and sharing of

detailed petrographic descriptions of clastic and

carbonate reservoir rocks based on a high level

of geologic ontology.

ICTs and its inclusion in the Jamaica Education System


With Counter ledge she intends to use the

software for the quantifying, storing, processing and

sharing of detailed descriptions of all kinds of

compositional this section analysis. This software

further quantifies constituents and features in a thin

section. The use of these and other software in

education can foster a more centralized storage that

allows for easy back up as well as organization and

control of all documented data and further integrates

artificial intelligence and relational database

technology for students data description and

evaluation.

Knowledge

based activities have

become increasingly

important and pervasive

worldwide. ICTs are

the foundation for this

knowledge world. It al-

lows economies to

acquire and share ideas,

expertise, services and

technologies locally, regionally and internationally.

ICTs can create and sustain new opportunities for

economic development. Accelerate knowledge

transfer and technological diffusion so as to

amplify the competitive advantage of fast-learning

economies.

ICTs have a profound economic impact at all

levels of individuals, firms and communities.

Citizens in Jamaica and across the world use ICTs

components and their services for the acquisition of

knowledge and skills so that they can increase

growth and development via job creation using

ICTs. In several countries across the globe, an

increasing number of individuals are building up

academic networks through ICT enabled, peer to

peer web based groups that facilitate educational

integration and drive development. Why is Jamaica

not maximizing this avenue to stimulate growth and

development?

ICTs and its inclusion in the Jamaica Education System Cont’d from pg. 2


ICTs and its inclusion in the Jamaica Education System

have launched a program for the facilitation of

female agricultural development, Jamaica can use

this channel for the agricultural sector‘s

development. In order to provide consumers with

regular access to useful information and improve

the marketing and sales of their products, the

association set up telecentres in villages

equipped with cell phones, Global Positioning

Systems (GPS) and computers with high speed

internet connection. These telecentres, managed

by trained rural women helps the association to

run its businesses more effectively. In addition to

this, the organization maintains a website that

offers its members timely information about

events where they can promote and/or sell their

products information; example, promoting the

farmers markets and their locations to a wider

audience thus attracting more consumer turnouts.

Utilizing this technology and the establishment of

the telecentres has allowed for orders to increase

by over 65% in 2005 thus allowing members to

double their profits (now imagine if this

technology is being used here in Jamaica).

Access to markets information

through mobile telephony will allow for

there to be faster response to market

demands and helps in the increasing of

profits. Furthermore, this gives the

opportunity for consumers to purchase

potatoes, tomatoes and onions without the

inclusion of a middleman thereby greatly

reducing transaction costs between the buyer

and the sellers. Additionally, this inclusion

can help in the creation of more Information

and Communications Technologies and

Agricultural driven jobs for Jamaican

citizens in the agricultural products

manufacturing sector; thought they might

not be directly involved in the farming

aspect; for example, the creation of jobs,

especially for female, in the manufacturing

and resale of skin care and natural herbal

products.

Increasing the efficiency,

productivity and sustainability of small scale

farms is an area where ICT can make a

significant contribution. Farming involves

risks and uncertainties, with farmers facing

many threats from poor soils, drought,

erosion and pests. Key improvements stem

from information about pest and disease

control, especially early warning systems,

new varieties, new ways to optimize

production and regulations for quality

control. Awareness of up-to-date market

information on prices for commodities,

inputs and consumer trends can improve

farmers‘ livelihoods substantially and have a

dramatic impact on their negotiating

position. Such information is instrumental in

making decisions about future crops and

commodities and about the best time and

place to sell and buy goods.

Similar to producers in Burkina Faso who

ICT through mobile telephony can facilitate Agricultural development in

Jamaica by Adrian Duncan


Additionally, simple websites to match offer

and demand of agricultural produce can be a start to

more complex agricultural trade systems. These sites

can even evolve from local selling/ buying websites

and price-information systems, to systems offering

marketing and trading functions. Typically, price

information will be collected at the main regional

markets and stored in a central database. The

information will be published on a website, accessible

to farmers via information centers. To reach a wider

audience, information will also be broadcasted via

radio, TV or mobile phone, thereby creating a ‗level

playing field‘ between Jamaican producers and traders

in a region.

Jamaica can successfully implement and

effectively execute several programs and services for

agricultural success. Using a common portal that links

multimedia to personal computers by satellites,

providing training for hosts in addition to giving

computers to farmers for the accessing of information

such as local weather forecasts, crop price listings in

local markets and the latest sowing techniques.

Collectively, these improvements will result in

productivity gains for the farmers and the sector.

The sustainability of these systems requires

attention, with an important role

for the private sector and organized

producer groups. Realizing these

opportunities further requires

compliance with more stringent

quality standards and regulations

for the production and handling of

agricultural produce. New

approaches and technical

innovations will be required to

cope with these challenges and to

enhance the livelihoods of the rural

population. The role of ICT to

enhance food security and support

rural livelihoods is increasingly

recognized worldwide but is it

fully endorsed Islandwide?

ICTs and its inclusion in the Jamaica Education System Cont’d from pg. 2


ICT through mobile telephony can facilitate Agricultural development

in Jamaica by Adrian Duncan

inspiration to the future generations. In is

imperative to note that most of the prominent

athletes such as Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell, Yohan

Blake, Veronica Campbell and Shelly-Ann

Frazer-Pryce to name a few; all came from

relatively poor socio-economic back ground and it

is through the medium of sports (Track and Field)

that they are able to mobilize and ascend within

the social structure. This therefore empowers the

athlete to contribute to communal development

through various charities as well as fostering youth

development and extensively towards nation

building.

The Economic benefits of Track and Field

are just as substantial as the social. Jamaica‘s

Economy stand to gain substantially from the

international media coverage brought on the

country by its athletes, which, allows the country

to perpetuate its brand to the international

community, not only as a tourist destination but

also as the home of the world fastest athletes, to

succinctly put it ―the sprint capital of the world‖ .

Athletes from various countries have made

Jamaica their training base and with the

proliferation of Jamaican Track and Field clubs

that have made their mark on the international

scene such as MVP, RACERS and HPTC to name

a few. Jamaica is poised to yet again create history

in London 2012. The allegory of Jamaica‘s rise to

prominence in Track and Field began in 1940‘s

with greats such as Arthur Wint (First Jamaica

Gold Medallist) and Herbert Mckenley. Jamaica

stunned the world then and we continue to be

formidable opponents, revered by all.

Furthermore, Track and Field serves,

various functionalities with respect Jamaica‘s

society, which includes but are no means limited to

Social, Political and Economic development.

Track and Field is indeed imperative to our

society, its benefits are immense and it will forever

hold its place in our culture and the Black, Green

and Gold will continue to shine brightly within the

sporting arena.

A we say Sports…. by Ramshia McKenzie


Track and Field has been one of the

most essential instruments for upward

mobility within the Jamaican society. It also

provides students of poor socio-economy

background with an opportunity to acquire

University education, which would not have

been possible given the financial incapacity.

Presently, Track and Field can be deemed as

the flag ship sporting event of Jamaica as it

has helped propelled our image on the

international scene immensely. Track and

field is not only a sport, but also a reflection

of the enigmatic character of Jamaicans, we

are a small island but our people portrays and

character that‘s far outweighs our limited

geographic space, we are able to compete and

conquer the more

developed nations,

who are privy to a

wealth of resources,

we are able to rise

above and beyond

our economic

constrains and strife

for success.

As Jamaicans

we are a proud

people, we believe in Jamaica, however,

contingencies such as crime and violence tent

to smear our image in a negative light. With

the upsurge in violence in our society, Track

and Field seemed to reinforce the value con-

sensus and to some extent resuscitate the pride

of Jamaican people, while serving as an

“The allegory of Jamaica rise to

prominence in Track and Field began in 1940’s

with greats such as Arthur Wint; First Jamaica

Gold Medallist and Herbert Mckenley. Jamaica

stunned the world then and we continue to be

formidable opponents, revered by all.”

.

Pree Dem...

Additionally:

We salute you on your bold and

responsible step my friend.

Congratulations on the wedding

and I know that you will take

good care of Patrice and you

will both be happy together.

Alman “Pootix” Davidson

From a tender age, ‗Ali‘ as he is affectionately called has been a

passionate, loyal, humble, hardworking and determined young man . His

attributes further developed after joining the football team at his former

high school; Morant Bay High School, where he learned to be a team player

and expound on his leadership attributes as he was the ―rock of Gibraltar‖ ,

the driving force behind their numerous victories. Upon leaving high school

he was forced to grow up at a tender age and face the harsh realities of

growing up in the rural area of Jamaica. He got a girl pregnant (his wife

today) and they were deemed failures by numerous detractors, both within

their families and outsiders looking in.

Brushing off the dirt as they rose from their blunder, their drive and

determination allowed them to over come this obstacle. Like numerous

young Jamaicans , Ali went to the National Youth Service for help and

was sent to a camp for a month before being sent

to the public library in his parish to work. With

the love, determination, drive, passion,

confidence and love for his children, wife, family

and friends boosted him to the level that he is

today.

Today, Mr. Davidson is a registered nurse

at the University Hospital of the Wets Indies; a

Bachelor of Sciences degree holder; a proud

father and husband, my Fraternity of Roosters

brother and lifelong friend. Big up yourself

MUCHO!

We salute a young Jamaican Father, Husband and

Patriot!

Yaadi Culture, Fimi Style Dec 28th, 2011


These individuals

are making strides

for Jamaica‘s

development ….Uno

fi PREE DEM !!!

The Yaadi Culture, Fimi Style Charity Organization is a not for profit

organization that is comprised of volunteers who work together towards a positive

goal; Jamaican educational and intellectual upliftment. The Yaadi Culture, Fimi

Style Charity Organization provides help and support to children, encouraging

educational and intellectual development so as to alleviate themselves from their

present socio-economic state. The Yaadi Culture, Fimi Style Charity Organization

encourages people to get involved with their community and reach their fullest

potential.

We are a non-profit organization, since December 2011 we have dedicated

our time and energy to helping disadvantaged children in Jamaica to enhance their

lives through education. With support from sponsors, parents and well wishers we

have already helped hundreds of children in Kingston, , St. Thomas and Clarendon,

with food, clothing, medicine, education and ultimately homes. With support from

sponsor parents around the island, we hope we will help many thousands of

children in the years to come.

As a children‘s charity, The Yaadi Culture, Fimi Style Charity Organization

measure ourselves by the joy we see on all of the faces we help. At The Yaadi

Culture, Fimi Style Charity Organization, we're more than a charity. More than an

NGO. We're a mobilized force of University graduates and caring hearts that

provide safe, effective motivational talks and educationally uplifting tools for

children born in unfavorable environments.

That's where we come in as a Jamaican charity providing much needed

educational favors. Since 2011, The Yaadi Culture, Fimi Style Charity

Organization — through the help of dedicated l volunteers — has been trying to

provide more than 20,000 hours of motivational talks and over 20,000 free charity

drives for children and young adults born with in unfavorable environments.

Aspiring to be one of the most prominent children‘s charities in the island

and with a presence in over 4 parishes, we are able to heal children‘s smiles and

bring hope for a better future.

Thanks to the generosity and spirit of volunteerism shown by our

supporters, we want to help thousands of children per year. With your help, how

many lives can we change tomorrow?

Adrian Duncan

Founder, CEO and Chief Development Officer

The Charity Buzz...


Tech - Tycoon...

Whether this great

potential to stimulate

growth and

competitiveness is

realized will depend on

the Governments

understanding of the

opportunities involved

and ensure that there

are supportive

measures in place

through regulatory and

policy reform as well

as strategic investments

and public-private

partnerships. Realizing

the benefits of ICTs

further requires

development of new

content, services and

applications as well as

increased human

capacity to adopt the

technology for it

economic value.

Jamaica, mobile telephones and Health

development by Adrian Duncan

The mobile phone market is exclusively important in numerous

developing countries including Jamaica, where it is growing exponentially. This

tool is and will continue to be used by numerous countries as a ―leap frogging‖

tool. This growth has been driven primarily by wireless technologies as well as

the liberalization of the telecommunications market which enables a faster and

less costly technological roll out. The development potential for Jamaica utilizing

this wireless platform is enormous as mobile telephones have evolved from

simple voice services and text messaging to a more sophisticated broadband

bandwidth intelligent system that enables a diverse range of applications in

locations where conventional services were once unavailable.

Mobile phones can improve the effectiveness and reach of Jamaican health

programs. In numerous countries across the globe, health care is one of the largest

public budgetary expenses. Jamaica is no different but could benefit from the

improvements to the sector for the average individual due to the inclusion of

technologies in the day to day happening so the sector can be further developed.

With this inclusion, Jamaica can benefit tremendously from numerous health

information systems that allows for the tracking of service delivery, establishing

accountability as well as manage patients for a more effective health outcome

which ultimately results in an effective and efficient sector.

The implementation and installment of appropriate programs the mobile

can be used as an interface that allows for drug inventory management and patient

monitoring programs facilitation. Countries such as India, Peru and Rwanda are

deploying similar systems through Voxiva‘s HeatlhNet Systems. For Jamaica‘s

health development, there can be the utilization of the mobile telephone by doctors

to ensure that their patients are taking their medications on time as well as it

notifies the health professionals if/when a patient does not take their medication.

Moreover, there can be more distant consultation through video

conferencing between Jamaican doctors and patients in remote locations who are

unable to pay the high transportation costs to visit the health centers in major towns

and cities. This can improve the sector effectively and efficiently as it will reduce

the amount of persons that are visiting the hospitals for minor injuries and ailments

on a yearly basis and reduce the clutter and mayhem that hospitals and other

medical staff/professionals encounter on a daily basis. It can further reduce medical

errors and enable faster diagnosis and treatment.

ICTs are significant technological development, providing users with fast,

always on access to new services, applications, content and opportunities.


Doctors utilizing

ICT‘s

Jamaica land of wood, water and panoramic

beaches….

You and your family should...

...book a flight soon.


Jamaica, ICT’s and Connectivity …...how far will it

take us?


The Yaadi Culture, Fimi Style Vegetarian Café/Restaurant will be offering

vegetarians an enjoyable dining experience, but also for attracting non-vegetarian

audiences to sample delicious cuisine. We boast of cool and casual dining, matched

with quick service and a complete range of vegetarian meals and starters. We offer

home delivery, takeaway and outdoor catering. We have on staff a strong production

team staff and we are open morning to night.

The Yaadi Culture, Fimi Style Vegetarian Café/Restaurant is going to be a new

healthy, organic restaurant chain inspired by the increasing health conscious attitudes

of Jamaicans. The Yaadi Culture, Fimi Style Vegetarian Café/Restaurant utilizes the

freshest organic produce and lean cuts of meat to provide customers with meals of high

nutritional value inspired by cultures across the island. Every meal will be freshly

prepared for customers, meeting the individual dietary needs and preferences of each

one. The location offers a relaxing atmosphere for customers to enjoy their meal, also

providing the option of takeout, delivery, and even catering for special events.

The restaurant not only cares about its customer‘s health, but also that of the

environment. The building will be LEED certified, commonly known as ―green,‖

using sustainable, resource efficient models of renovation and operation. Green

buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human

health and the natural environment by: efficiently using energy, water, and other

resources; protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity; and

reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation. The Yaadi Culture, Fimi

Style Vegetarian Café/Restaurant will make use of alternate energy to run operations

and decrease the location‘s carbon footprint. Alternate energy sources include, and are

not limited to wind and solar energy.

Additionally, we at The Yaadi Culture, Fimi Style Vegetarian Café/Restaurant

will be serving Vegan and Vegetarian Meals. These meals will be prepared daily and

will include specials like - Rice, Vegetables, Breaded Vegetables, and Soy Meat. In

addition, there will be the preparation of Burgers - Soy Chicken & Soy Fish Burgers.

Furthermore, The Yaadi Culture, Fimi Style Vegetarian Café/Restaurant teams will

use Whole Wheat Bread baked on the premises and will provide Wraps, Cakes,

Cookies and Many other vegetarian/vegan food items and deserts.

Everything will be prepared on the premises. We at The Yaadi Culture, Fimi

Style Vegetarian Café/Restaurant are promoting vegetarianism because it is the healthy

alternative to proper eating. Your system will feel much lighter than if you eat meat.

Adrian Duncan

Founder and CEO

The Yaadi Culture, Fimi Style

Vegetarian Café/Restaurant


Tech - Tycoon...contd

Jamaica, mobile telephones and Health

development by Adrian Duncan

ICTs have become obligatory to most health workers, as the

volume and complexity of knowledge and information have

outshone the ability of health professionals to function optimally

without the support of information management tools. In the area

of health research, for example, the volume of new information is

enough to stretch even ICT-assisted decision-making systems.

E-Health systems can improve Jamaican citizens‘ access to

information, thus increasing awareness of what is known in the

health sciences, while selective dissemination by electronic means

can facilitate targeting of information on those who either request it

or are most likely to use it. The most effective way of building the know–do bridge, however, is to

provide just-in-time, high quality, relevant information to health professionals and, increasingly, to

laypersons.

Developments in ICT have ushered in an era of profound opportunity and potential for Ja-

maica‘s advancement in health and health care, and e-Health systems today constitute a third ma-

jor pillar on which the health sector is built. At the level of individual practice, ICT systems can

support the mind's limited capacity to sift through large quantities of health facts and identify those

items that bear directly on a given situation. There is a general Jamaican tendency to imagine that

e-Health systems or things technologically advanced are tools exclusively for the industrialized

world, believe me this is far from the truth, as there are evidences of numerous telehealth pro-

jects in developing countries and investment in such systems for Jamaica and Jamaicans repre-

sents money well spent, both for immediate benefits and for future gains. ICTs in the health sector

deserve a central role in Jamaica‘s national development strategies. ―Mek we sawt out‖ the thing

properly nuh…….


Yaadi Culture, Fimi Style Magazine is a socially endorsed magazine

that tackles social, economical, political and technical issues affecting the

country. Yaadi Culture, Fimi Style will through, scholastic research, aid in

the sparking of debates, implementation of policies as well as help to foster

developmental changes in the Jamaican Diaspora.

Yaadi Culture, Fimi Style Magazine will be analyzing issues, from a

pin to an anchor, in all fields of development; Technology, Governance,

Policy Making, Librarianship, Sports, Entertainment, Telecommunications

as well as politics, Science and Religion. The chief audience for the Yaadi

Culture, Fimi Style will be movers and shakers, the average "Joe" and

"Jane" of the Jamaican Society as well as the intellectually empowered stu-

dents of the Jamaican Diaspora.

Furthermore, the Yaadi Culture, Fimi Style Magazine will be aiding

in the fight for ICT's to be integrated within the Jamaican Society and will

be utilizing the services of its Website, Face Book Fan page, Twitter Ac-

count, LinkedIn, BlackBerry Messenger and Blog for the dissemination of

on time information to its valued readers. ©

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