paper as saying.
Legislators reacted angrily to the
development with Education and Information
Minister Alando Terrelonge
ordered a complete review of procedures
at call centers. “While we understand the
economic importance of the BPO sector
and the jobs created for over 40,000
Jamaicans, this must not supersede the
importance of the health of our society
and, in this case, the health of our
youth population. The health and safety
of all employees is paramount. This is a
time for all employers in the BPO sector
to enact proper policies and follow
the sanitation guidelines set out by the
government and ministry of health and
wellness to keep our young people safe,”
the minister said.
Jamaica’s Covid-19 woes were revealed
the same day that the Pan American
Health Organization (PAHO)’s regional
director warned the region to brace for
the real impact in the number of confirmed
cases in the next few weeks.
At the Portmore branch, 140 staffers
have been tested even as workers complained
to local media houses that they
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have to sanitize their own workspaces
as management was not doing enough
in this area.
As centers around the region review
operating procedures, regional prime
ministers were meeting in emergency
session by video conference to discuss
the response to the pandemic and its
devastating economic consequences to
countries which depend on travel and
tourism in particular.
Most countries have either shuttered
airports fully or partially, closed borders
and have imposed curfews and lockdowns
to varying degrees to minimize
community spread of the virus, leaving
hotel beds empty, entertainment spots
closed and airports and cruse terminals
bare of passengers.
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mourn the passing of Dr. Roy A. Hastick,
Sr., president and founder of the Caribbean
American Chamber of Commerce
& Industry (CACCI).
“Dr. Hastick’s longstanding commitment
to representing the interests of
Caribbean people and business at the
Brooklyn, New York City, and New York
state levels, and his steadfast endeavors
to strengthen commercial links between
the Caribbean and the Diaspora are
unparalleled, and will not soon be forgotten.
I will cherish the decades-long
collaboration and friendship that he and
I shared. May he rest in eternal and
well-deserved peace,” said the tribute,”
said Adams.
Senator Kevin Parker, in his sadness,
expressed sincere condolences to the
Hastick family, adding, “Dr. A. Hastick
will forever be remembered in our hearts
and minds, he was more than just the
president and CEO of the Caribbean
American Chamber of Commerce, he
was a mentor to me, and cared for me
like a father.”
“Dr. Hastick was instrumental in supporting
small business in our community
and empowered everyone he came
across. He always reminded us “networking
works.”
“May his soul Rest In Peace,” concluded
Senator Kevin Parker.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing
of Dr. Roy A. Hastick Sr., founder,
president and CEO of the Caribbean
American Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (CACCI),” said Senator Roxanne
J. Persaud.
“Uncle Roy, as we affectionately called
him, was a mentor to many of us. He
wanted to ensure that we excelled in
whatever we did. He wanted Caribbean
people to be proud of their heritage and
to showcase it,” were the words of praise
from Senator Roxanne J. Persaud in a
recent Facebook post.
The politician advised, “we must all
continue to keep his legacy alive. In
February, he told me that we needed to
discuss a trip to Guyana, something that
he has been asking for many years.” She
expressed condolences to his wife, Dr.
Eda Hastick and children. “May we all
remember Uncle Roy with love in our
hearts,” she ended.
Community leader, Zamal Sankar
called Dr. Roy Hastick a great icon, noting,
“It is with great difficulty I send
prayers to a Caribbean icon who has
departed. He was a mentor, friend, consultant,
and confidant to many. Few
elected officials in NYC and wider Caribbean
did not seek his wise counsel, he
had a wealth of knowledge, which he
generously shared. We love you Roy,” he
said in a Facebook post.
Dr. Una Clarke honored Dr. Hastick,
by saying, “Rest eternal, grant him oh
Lord, and light perpetual shine upon
him.”
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Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew
Holness. Associated Press / Collin Reid
Keeping
Jamaicans
safe
Tribute to Dr. Roy Hastick
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