1 | TPDCONNECT AUGUST 2018
FROM THE
“ Emancipate
yourself from mental slavery” words from Bob Marley’s
redemption song rang out in this past season reminding us that “none but
ourselves can free our minds, ” words that urge us to remove the shackles
that subconsciously hold us back and keep us from achieving
our full potential. So too did all the cultural expressions that make
us uniquely Jamaican.
I particularly enjoyed the rehashing
of all the past festival songs on the various radio stations and the
Grand Gala. I trust it was a proud and memorable time for you.
I n
this edition of TPDConnect we share with
you highlights of our achievements over the
period, The Tourism Summer Intern Programme
has been expanded to accommodate even
more youngsters who benefit tremendously from
the experience and the economic benefits the
programme provides. The training department
has come in for high commendations and
are gearing up to partner with the Council of
Community Colleges of Jamaica to deliver our
flagship training programme “Team Jamaica”
to hundreds more across Jamaica. Our team
members have been “Out and About” and
we celebrate Broughton Primary, the little
school from Westmoreland which starred in the
inaugural TPDCo Tourism quiz. They warmed
our hearts, as did the collaboration of all
tourism agencies that came together to make it
possible. Also in this summer edition we meet
Asheeka Harriot, check out workplace wellness
tips and more. I encourage you to participate in
our “Riddle me dis Riddle me Dat” section, share
in the fun and win for yourselves TPDCo branded
items.
Until next time I leave you with the words of
National Hero Marcus Garvey who said “the
black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather
a glorious symbol of national greatness”
One Love,
Marline