PBS Ja gets on board with Drone Soccer’s South Korea jaunt

PBS Jamaica has thrown its full support behind Team Jamaica as the national Drone Soccer team prepares to represent the island at the FIDA International Cup in the Republic of Korea from July 15–17, reaffirming its commitment to advancing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and youth innovation.
The sponsorship comes as Team Jamaica continues its remarkable rise on the international stage, carrying the nation’s flag into one of the world’s premier drone sports competitions. PBS Jamaica, a leading technology solutions provider, says the partnership reflects its mission of empowering the next generation through technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
General Manager of PBS Jamaica, Vennis Williamson, congratulated the team on earning the opportunity to compete internationally and encouraged the young athletes as they prepare for the global competition.
“PBS Jamaica is proud to support Jamaica Drone Soccer as the team prepares to represent Jamaica at the FIDA International Cup in the Republic of Korea from July 15-17. Representing Jamaica at an international competition is a tremendous achievement, and we congratulate the team on earning the opportunity to compete on the world stage,” Williamson said. 
Drone Soccer is about much more than competition. It brings together technology, engineering, teamwork, creativity and problem-solving in a way that inspires young people to learn, innovate and discover what they are capable of.
At PBS, she said, they believe experiences like these help prepare young people for the future. 
“They encourage an interest in STEM, provide practical exposure to technology and develop skills that will be valuable wherever their careers take them. We commend the coaches, parents, volunteers and the Jamaica Drone Soccer Association for the commitment and hard work that has made this journey possible,” Williamson said. 
“To Team Jamaica, thank you for representing our country with pride. We wish you every success in Korea and hope this experience inspires many more young Jamaicans to dream big and embrace the opportunities that technology can create,” she added. 
Dervon McKellop, president and head coach of the Jamaica Drone Soccer Association, said, “We are extremely grateful to PBS Jamaica for believing in our vision and investing in the future of Jamaica’s young innovators. Their support goes beyond helping us travel to South Korea, it is an investment in STEM education, youth empowerment and the limitless potential of our students,” he said. 
“Representing Jamaica at the FIDA International Cup is an incredible honour and another opportunity to demonstrate that our young people can compete with the very best in the world. Every competition strengthens our mission of inspiring the next generation through technology, teamwork, and innovation,” he said.