Foundation US Embassy grants J$37m in funding for youth development, human rights, environment The United States (US) Embassy, Jamaica has issued grants of more than J$37 million to seven local non-governmental organisations, aimed at positively impacting lives and communities. The grants were issued to support programmes in the areas of youth development, human rights, and environmental protection. The awardees are Children First Agency, Esirom Foundation, KAHLE Journey, The […] March 1, 2024
News Upcoming Foundation partners with local fisherman to uncover deplorable conditions at Kingston Harbour #JamaicaISee was designed to highlight the beauty of the island, recorded by Jamaicans. But, if some Jamaicans only see grime, what else would they highlight other than grime? Loop Lifestyle thought it necessary to shed some light on the working conditions of this fisherman, Densel “Trevor” Edwards, who goes out daily to catch fish, but […] February 2, 2023
News Jakarta Dragon Boat Festival: Team Jamaica makes it to semi-finals ‘Tis the summer of the fourth Jakarta Dragon Boat Festival, after a two-year hiatus following the inaugural event in 2017. Since the pandemic, the paddles have stowed away, however with enthusiasm returned, the festival saw more than 800 participants making up 55 teams. In fact, many participants had never taken up water sports before, let […] September 5, 2022
News Team Jamaica executes great performance in the Jakarta Dragon Boat Competition in Indonesia Danikee Knight moved to Indonesia in May to support his wife and children. Describing the move as a journey and adventure of a lifetime, it was not long before Knight was called to do something he never thought he would do. After spending just a few weeks in his new home country and having no […] August 29, 2022
News ESIROM to hold second 2022 blood drive on Saturday The team at ESIROM is back with another blood drive. Through its ‘We Care’ corporate social responsibility arm, their second blood drive for the year – which partners again with the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) – is set to bring in those well-needed blood samples. The blood drive will take place tomorrow (August 13). […] August 15, 2022
News Supligen and ESIROM cop bronze Telly Award! If Supligen was your favourite drink growing up as a child, and maybe even now, you may be excited to learn the brand is still copping awards. Recently, the liquid meal supplement brand placed third in the People’s Telly Awards, claiming the Bronze award from the 11,000 entries submitted, globally, including an increased number of […] July 19, 2022
News ESIROM to explore ‘The Media Verse’ on June 30 for World Media Day Born as a way to recognise social media’s impact on global communication, is World Social Media, celebrated on June 30. “Everyone uses social media, daily; it’s how we connect with people all over the world in a simple and fast way. This day was launched by Mashable, who is known to use social media to […] June 30, 2022
News Production of Jamaican film ‘Sweet Yellow Heart’ was an amazing ride, says director Danielle Russell The film Sweet Yellow Heart is all things local through and through: from storyline to its location, characters and even production. Centred on a family matriarch who seeks to find a way to reconnect with her grandson, after revealing a devastating family secret, the film was shot in Porus, Manchester, depicting a rural Jamaica against the backdrop […] June 6, 2022
News ‘Sweet Yellow Heart’ a ‘slice of Jamaican culture’, says director Danielle Russell during screening With the premiere of the ESIROM-produced short film, Sweet Yellow Heart, director Danielle Russell hopes those who view the project will take away a “slice of Jamaican culture”. Proud, relieved and excited were the words Russell used to describe how she felt following the internal cast and crew screening of the Jamaican short film. Speaking with Our […] June 2, 2022
News Esirom Cops Two Sliver Addy Awards The Ministry of Health and Wellness, through its public service print campaign “No Excuse For Abuse” in partnership with digital agency, ESIROM, was recently awarded an American Advertising Awards through the Caribbean Advertising Federation (CAF). The American Advertising Awards is the advertising industry’s most comprehensive and prestigious competition recognising creative excellence. Over 46 companies from […] May 26, 2022
