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GRACEKENNEDY DONATES J$15 MILLION TO PROJECT STAR

GraceKennedy (GK) has donated J$15 million to Project STAR, a partnership between the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) aimed at bringing about social and economic transformation in Jamaica.

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KEY Delivers Exceptional Third Quarter Results

Key Insurance Company (KEY) announced its outstanding performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The results showcase a remarkable 51.3% increase in profit before tax compared to the same period in 2022, underscoring the Company’s dedication to sustainable financial growth.

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Grace & Staff Collaborates with Local Partners to host Workshop for Young Parents in Westmoreland

The Grace & Staff Community Development Foundation (Grace & Staff), in partnership with the Westmoreland Youth Innovation Centre, the Women’s Centre of Jamaica, and Hotel Riu Negril, successfully conducted their second “Youth Advancement Through Parenting Education” workshop from November 8 to 10 in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland.

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GRACEKENNEDY REVENUE UP 10% TO $117.8 BILLION; PRE-TAX PROFITS UP 14% OR J$1.1 BILLION

GraceKennedy Limited (GK) has delivered strong financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

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GraceKennedy Strengthens Foothold in the Jamaican Spring Water Market with Successful Acquisition of UNIBEV

GraceKennedy Limited (GK) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its acquisition of Unibev Limited, a Jamaican manufacturing company specializing in fully integrated beverage solutions. The strategic transaction firmly cements GK’s position as a leader in the Jamaican spring water market.

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GRACEKENNEDY TAKES BOLD STEP FORWARD IN SUSTAINABILITY WITH INAUGURAL ESG REPORT

GraceKennedy (GK) has proudly unveiled its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, marking a significant step forward in its sustainability journey. The report outlines the Company’s longstanding commitment to responsible business practices and offers a first glimpse into the ESG goals and targets that will steer GK towards achieving its 2030 vision.

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GraceKennedy Foundation Wins RJR Gleaner Honour Award for Kingston Harbour Cleanup Project

The GraceKennedy Foundation (GKF) has been awarded the prestigious 2022 RJRGleaner Honour Award in the category of Science and Technology for its environmental sustainability work. The awards ceremony took place on September 19, 2023 at RJR’s offices on Lyndhurst Road in Kingston.

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GRACEKENNEDY TO PROCEED WITH SHARE BUY-BACK

GraceKennedy (GK) Limited has advised that it has received the requisite regulatory approvals for its share buy-back programme, which was announced on March 1 this year.

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GraceKennedy Commits over J$64M in Back-to-School Support

GraceKennedy (GK) Group has announced an investment of over J$64 million in back-to-school support, just ahead of the start of the 2023/2024 academic year.

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GRACEKENNEDY ACQUIRES UNIBEV LIMITED

Acquisition of beverage manufacturer advances GK’s position in the local spring water market GraceKennedy Limited (GK) has announced that it has come to an agreement to acquire Unibev Limited, a privately owned Jamaican manufacturing company which specializes in fully integrated beverage solutions. The transaction, which remains subject to customary closing conditions, will place GK in …

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GRACEKENNEDY REVENUES HIT J$78.23 BILLION AT HALF YEAR MARK, UP J$5.64 BILLION OR 7.8%

PRE-TAX PROFITS UP J$716.7 MILLION, OR 13.2%, TO J$6.14 BILLION GraceKennedy Limited (GK) has released its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2023. For the period, GK achieved revenue of J$78.23 billion, representing an increase of J$5.64 billion or 7.8% over the first half of 2022. Profit before tax (PBT) increased to …

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GraceKennedy Officially Welcomes 2023 Birthright Cohort to Jamaica

GraceKennedy officially launched its 2023 Birthright Programme with a welcome reception at the company’s headquarters in Downtown Kingston on July 14. The reception introduced this year’s GK Birthright Interns, four university students from the Jamaican Diaspora: Logan Wright, University of Central Florida, USA; Bianca Byfield, Harvard University, USA; Samaya Miller, University of British Colombia, Canada; …

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GraceKennedy Birthright Programme to Host Four University Students of Jamaican Heritage this Summer

This summer, GraceKennedy will host four university students of Jamaican heritage from the USA, UK and Canada for its annual Jamaican Birthright Programme.

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GraceKennedy 2023 Annual General Meeting

GraceKennedy’s 2023 Annual General Meeting which was held on May 31, 2023 can be viewed below.

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GraceKennedy Delivers Strong Q1 Performance

REVENUES UP J$2.84 BILLION OVER PRIOR YEAR; PRE-TAX PROFITS INCREASE BY 20.6% GraceKennedy (GK) has released its unaudited financial results for the three-months ended March 31, 2023. For the period, GK achieved revenues of J$39.09 billion, representing an increase of 7.8% or J$2.84 billion over the first quarter of 2022.

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Tertiary students to benefit from over J$25 million in scholarships from the GraceKennedy Foundation

Applications are now open for the 2023 GraceKennedy Foundation (GKF) scholarships. This year, over J$25 million in scholarships will be awarded by GKF to Jamaican students attending the University of the West Indies, the University of Technology and the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in the 2023/24 academic year.

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New GK ONE App Has Received Almost $300 Million in Remittances Since its Launch

GK ONE, the new mobile app from GraceKennedy, has received over J$290 million in Western Union remittances since its launch in November 2022. The GK ONE app boasts several features, including a digital wallet, and a free companion pre-paid card which can be used anywhere Visa is accepted locally, online, or abroad.

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GraceKennedy Foods thanks Firefighters

GraceKennedy (GK) Foods has made a sizeable donation of products to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) to say thanks for their valiant firefighting efforts this year. The products were presented to a JFB team, led by Commissioner Stewart Beckford, at GK’s headquarters in downtown Kingston on Monday, March 27.

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GRACEKENNEDY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST GK CAMPUS CONNECT FOOD BANK PATRON, DON WEHBY

GraceKennedy (GK) Group CEO Don Wehby has been announced as the first patron of the GK Campus Connect Food Bank. The announcement was made at a special event at the University of Technology’s Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, yesterday. In his new capacity, Wehby will play an active role in encouraging individuals and organisations …

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GRACEKENNEDY COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF SCOTIA INSURANCE CARIBBEAN LIMITED

Company to be rebranded GK Life GraceKennedy (GK) has completed its acquisition of Scotia Insurance Caribbean Limited (SICL) and has announced that the company is to be rebranded as GK Life.

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