Norbrook Equity, Project STAR, partner for community development

Norbrook Equity Partners has joined forces with Project STAR to effect positive social transformation in underserved communities across Jamaica. The partnership is valued at $3 million.

Oshane Thoms, group marketing director at Norbrook Equity Partners, said the move is a significant step that aligns with the companies’ shared commitment to creating meaningful change in people’s lives and communities.

“We are indeed delighted to have partnered with Project STAR, an initiative that directly improves the lives of Jamaicans who require, among other things, social, educational, and financial investments to bring about social transformation in their lives,” stated Thoms. “We are excited about the outcome of this partnership.”

Thoms said Norbrook Equity Partners is eager to see the positive changes that will emerge from this partnership, adding that the company’s commitment to nation-building through initiatives like Project STAR, underscores its dedication to making a lasting difference in Jamaica.

Saffrey Brown, director of Project STAR, welcomed the collaboration, noting that the partnership is expected to have a profound impact.

“This collaboration allows us to unite our efforts, and the anticipated results will not only benefit the immediate recipients, but also contribute to the broader goal of nation-building,” she said.

As the partnership progresses, both the companies and Project STAR are optimistic about the transformative potential of their combined efforts. This initiative marks a pivotal moment in their collective mission to foster positive change and support the development of stronger, more resilient communities across Jamaica.

Long list of donors

Norbrook Equity Partners joins the list of donors that have committed support to Project STAR, including Jamaica Money Market Brokers, Scotiabank, Musson Foundation, CB Facey Foundation, National Commercial Bank, Sandals Foundation, Sagicor Foundation, Sagicor Financial Company, Digicel Foundation, GraceKennedy, Supreme Ventures, Barnett, Spanish-Jamaican Foundation, Restaurants Associates, Rainforest Caribbean, Barita, Richard and Diana Stewart Foundation, American Friends of Jamaica, Carreras Limited, Mayberry Foundation, Restaurants of Jamaica, PwC, Nationwide News Network, Jamaica Broilers Group, Sygnus, J. Wray and Nephew and Proven Group.

Project STAR is a five-year social and economic transformation project that targets under-resourced, underserved communities experiencing high levels of crime or violence. Through a comprehensive consultation process, communities assist in determining their own needs, which are further supported by extensive data and analysis.