Happenings

Defence attorney warns J’cans against felony convictions

NEW YORK, United States — A leading defence attorney in the Jamaican community here, Donald P Vernon, has warned against felony conviction, saying it can cause a loss of assets […]

Visit to Connecticut to visit member Ferris McLean- Edwards

Some of our members during a visit to Connecticut to visit member Ferris McLean-Edwards who is recovering from surgery. We wish her a speedy recovery.

SIGHT AND SOUND

There is good and unfortunate news concerning plans for our annual attendance to the Sight and Sound Theater in Pennsylvania this year. The good news is that  we already have […]

BOAT RIDE SET FOR AUGUST 25

Members are being advised that our second Boat Ride is set for Saturday August 25. Sailing will be from Sheepheads Bay in Brooklyn. All members, supporters and others are being asked […]

MANCHESTER INFIRMARY GETS HELP

In keeping with our mission of helping with patient care at Infirmaries in Jamaica, our association handed over a consignment of food items, clothing, medial equipment, toiletries and adult underwear […]

SEMINAR ON HOW TO PREVENT INCARCERATION IN THE MAKING

We are entering a period of negotiations with the North Bronx Seven Day Adventist (SDA) church, to conduct a seminar aimed at bringing awareness to young people in particular, about […]

2018 FUNDRAISING BANQUET NEARS

Our annual Fundraising and awards Banquet is close at hand,and so members are being urged to step up all activities to ensure that ticket sales are successful. As we have […]

Lunch after a visit to Sight and Sound.

Some members of the Ex Correctional Officers Association of Jamaica at lunch after a visit to Sight and Sound.

Jamaica Ex Soldiers Association community Award

Ex-Correctional Officers Association of Jamaica president Ronnie Hammick (right) accepting the Jamaica Ex Soldiers Association community Award on September 16.  

Scholarships awarded This year

Member Peter McKenzie , chairman of our Education Committee presents Jacklyn Gonzalez of Copiague High School with one of 6 Scholarships awarded This year, during her Graduation ceremony.