Gaming Commission Insider - Jan/Feb 2022

GAMING COMMISSION INSIDER January/February 2022 Gaming Commissions set 100% target for Statutory Declarations Submit yourbsytaMtu atrochry3d1eclarations As public servants, some members of our team are required under the to avoid criminal sanctions. Integrity Commission Act, 2017, to file a Statutory Declaration of Assets, Liabilities and Income for each calendar year. The Statutory Declaration requirement applies to team members who earn over J$3.5million per annum (the total of salary, benefits and allowances) and persons employed in certain categories as prescribed in the Gazette. Some of these categories include Head of Entity, Managers and Heads of Department, Inspectors, Compliance Officers, Internal Auditor, Investigator and Procurement Officer. The filing of statutory declarations is one of the mechanisms of the Integrity Commission to ensure that public services are not engaged in abuse of office for personal gain or to benefit another. The filing indicates to the Integrity Commissions that individuals are not undertaking any activity as a result of being employed to the public service that is detrimental to the public service, such as using the office to increase their assets or for other personal gain. Having completed the Anti-Corruption and Good Governance Sensitization Workshop series in late 2021, all team members are aware of our responsibilities as public servants. We learned that as public officers: we must be able to withstand the highest degree of scrutiny Be in keeping with the laws of the land Accord with ethical standards

Updates Veterinary Association about Equine Microchipping in Jamaica Dr. Sophia Ramlal, Senior Veterinarian at Jamaica Racing Commission, was among a slate of international presenters at the recently held 32nd Conference of the Caribbean Veterinary Medical Association (CbVMA). The topic of her presentation was \"Harnessing the Benefits of Equine Microchipping. JRC is the equine microchip register for race horses in Jamaica. Since 2007, microchipping has been a requirement for all horses racing in Jamaica, replacing lip tattooing. The chips used are smaller than a rice grain and are implanted in the neck of the horse. Implantation is done exclusively by JRC vets. Each microchip has a unique 15digit (numeric) code which included the Ja country code (388) and is also used to determine equine temperature. The chip information is transmitted by radio-frequency detection technology and is detected by scanning the neck of the horse. The chips are non-migratory, incapable of being manipulated externally and remain detectable for the life of most horses. The microchips used for horses are approximately the size of rice grain. Implantation, done exclusively by JRC Vets, is performed on the left side of the neck of the horse.

2021 Horse of the Year: Further and Beyond After an exciting year of horse racing, FURTHER AND BEYOND has been crowned the 2021 Horse of the Year. His stunning performance last year made him the top pick for the title which was selected by a 15-member committee. The committee comprised members of the media and representatives from Caymanas Park. The talented 3-Y-O Chestnut Colt was also voted Champion 3-Y-O, Champion Stayer, Champion Middle Distance Performer, and Champion Local Bred overall. The champion colt (Blue Pepsi Lodge - Rumble by Graeme Hall) is owned by R. Poonai, R. Persad, V. Oditt and A.C. Nunes and was bred by Chad Feanny, Herman Wong-Leung and Donna Wong- Leung. Last season, Further and Beyond won 5 races from 10 starts for stakes of over $10m dollars. These included two Grade 1 races inclusive of the inaugural Jamaica Cup (GR. I), and the 2nd running of the Ian Levy Cup (GR. I), The Prince Consort Stakes (Gr. 2), the inaugural running of The Kingston (Gr. 2) and an Overnight Allowance over 1500m. Further and Beyond, Winner of the Ian Levy Cup on December 26th, 2021 with Jockey Robert Halladeen aboard Photo Credit: Kimberly Bartlett DID Horses were imported from England in YOU 1777 for horse racing in Jamaica. Before long, Jamaica KNOW started to produce thoroughbreds and did so well eventually exported horses back to England and also to Central America. The horse racing sport rapidly became popular, and in the 1800s almost every parish had its own racetrack.

BGLC supports Breast Cancer Survivors Ms. Carolind Graham (3rd left), Chairman of Jamaica Reach to Recovery and other members of the breast cancer survivors support group, gratefully received a donation of $150,000 from the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) to cover the costs of providing breast form prosthesis for breast cancer survivors. Jeanette Lewis, Manager Corporate Affairs and Communication – BGLC (right) made the presentation to the Reach to Recovery group. Aquatic Sports Association of Jamaica receives donation from BGLC The participation of Jamaica’s team at the 15th FINA World Swimming Championship was made possible, in part, by a $100,000 donation from the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) to the Aquatic Sports Association of Jamaica. President of the Aquatic Sports Association of Jamaica, Martin Lyn, receives the donation from Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission Manager, Corporate Affairs and Communications, Jeanette Lewis. BGLC donates to the Justices of the Peace of Jamaica The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission provided a donation to The Justices of the Peace Association of Jamaica to support their initiative to provide Christmas care packages for the inmates of the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre. The Honourable Steadman Fuller (left), Custos Rotulorum for the Parish of Kingston, Mrs. Sonia Fuller (2nd left) and Ms. Charmaine Lofters (2nd right), Treasurer of the Justices of the Peace Association of Jamaica, received the donation from Vitus Evans, Executive Director, BGLC (right).

BGLC joins The Preemie Foundation to donate Oxygen Concentration machines to the Ministry of Health & Wellness The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) donated $250,000 to the Preemie Foundation of Jamaica for a project which enabled the purchase of 15 oxygen concentration machines to be placed in NICU's in public hospitals around the island. The machines will enable the neonatal intensive care units to care for premature babies whose lungs and other organs are not sufficiently developed to carry oxygen around the body. Vitus Evans, BGLC Executive Director with Honourable Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton, Minister of Health and Wellness and Serika Sterling, Founder Preemie Foundation of Jamaica (Jul. - Sept. 2021) Congratulations to Trudy Banhan - recognized for her outstanding dedication and hard work I was surprised to receive the award but it made me feel happy, humbled and appreciated. My advice to my fellow co-workers is to continue to work hard even if you might feel discouraged at times and think your hard work is going unnoticed. If you are able to offer assistance in achieving the bigger goal; never shy away from it because at the end of the day we are all a team -Trudy Banhan Trudy Banahan, Procurement Officer, BGLC receives her award from Sandra Antonio, Director - HRA, BGLC

A warm welcome to Andre Green, Stephen Fenton & Tifanie Gordon who have joined BGLC's Enforcement Division Andre Green Investigator, Enforcement Division, BGLC Inspired by his 5 year old son Leondre, Andre lives by the quote \"there is no reward without risk.\" Andre is a man of many creative talents. He has designed children's books and colouring books which are available on Amazon. He enjoys video editing and photoshop and doing canvas prints as well. \"My motivation comes from different viewpoints. I get additional energy from the people who have ventured out in front of me. I will be quick to pay attention to any story that paints a difficult excursion with a flourishing objective. This can be from, powerful orator, and YouTube motivational videos or by paying attention to my impulses.\" Meet Tifanie Gordon Investigator, Enforcement Division, BGLC When asked who inspires her, Tifanie expressed that her inspiration evolves and that she is motivated by lesser and greater persons than myself. In fact, Tifanie also lives by two powerful inspirational quotes, (1) “When you don’t win, the only mistake is not learning” and (2) “The truth is not hidden, it’s written”. Tiffanie's go to productivity trick is to convert physical resilience into mental resilience. She is motivated to do her part so she can fulfill her desire to leave the universe better than she saw it. Meet Stephen Fenton Investigator, Enforcement Division, BGLC Stephen's go to productivity trick is to prioritize and group tasks. He is guided and inspired by the three most important women in his life - his mother, grandmother and older sister. In his spare time Stephen enjoys relaxing and watching old sitcoms and series on YouTube. He hopes that one day he will be able to vacation at his dream vacation spot, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.

\"I am thankful for the recognition of the work I have done as a part of the Legal Division. At the end of the day, we will all be judged by what we do. It is important that whatever you do, do it well\" - Payton Patterson Payton Patterson, Legal Intern, BGLC receives his Star Award from Cleveland Allen, Senior Legal Officer, BGLC Trisha Dixon says she lives by the quote \"God helps those who help themselves.\" She declares that she is motivated and inspired by her father who has helped shape her into the person she is today. Trisha's go-to productivity trick is to stay organized. In fact, along with doing hair, being organized is a hobby for Trisha. Some day Trisha hopes to live out her adventures by visiting the Maldives, France, Dubai, Norway, and all the countries of the Caribbean Trisha Dixon Finance & Accounting Clerk, BGLC Jerome Hamilton is now Licensing & Registration Officer in BGLC's L&R Division \"I am truly appreciative that I am given the opportunity to grow in the Commission and will continue to work hard and give my best. \" Jerome Hamilton Licensing & Registration Officer, BGLC

#GETVAXXED \"Vaccination helps to protect our family and community, particularly those who are at risk of severe illness. It also helps keep us from getting seriously ill even if we do get Covid-19.\" Claudia Jarrett-Myers Finance & Accounting Officer Happy Birthday AWARENESS DAYS & EVENTS Reggae Month February Black History Month February Bob Marley's Birthday February 6 BGLC Online Forum: LIcensing February 24 Ash Wednesday March 2 Merger Staff Sensitization Session International Womens' Day March 8 March 8