Ivan “Mitch” Stephenson was preparing to do what he has done countless times before — rise quietly, walk confidently to the podium, and deliver the vote of thanks with his customary blend of grace and wit. Notes in hand, mind already ordering his acknowledgements, he waited for his cue. Then his name was called — not as speaker, but as honouree.
For a brief moment, the seasoned Rotarian stood still. This was not part of the script. Unknown to him, he was one of five distinguished individuals selected to receive a citation from his club at its Annual Vocational Service Awards Ceremony. A founding member, past president and quiet architect of integrity, Ivan “Mitch” Stephenson had come prepared to express gratitude; instead, he was being called to receive it.
Surprise registered. Humility followed. And the room, filled with professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders, rose in applause.
It was not merely achievement that was being celebrated, but character.
The Rotary Club of New Kingston (RCNK) once again demonstrated its commitment to community service when it successfully staged its Annual Health Fair on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Constant Spring Primary and Infant School. The event proved to be a meaningful day of service, partnership, and fellowship, leaving a tangible impact on students, parents, and staff alike.
Collaborative efforts between the Rotary Clubs of New Kingston, Jamaica, Rotary Club of Leogane, Haiti and Waves for Water, Global impact NGO implemented a water filtration projected that impacted 100 families across two parishes in Jamaica.
You are cordially invited to the Installation Ceremony for President Kerese Bruce-Patterson and the 2021-2022 Board of the Rotary Club of New Kingston next Friday, June 25th at 6pm.
Fellowship begins at 5:30pm. Please join us!
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Education Minister lauds St Ann Teen for Teaching Others During Pandemic
The Minister of Education, the Hon. Fayval Williams, also presented six students tutored by the teenager with tablet computers, courtesy of the Rotary Club of New Kingston, and sim cards with one year's free data.
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Now is the best time for investors to take entrepreneurial risk in Jamaica, which is ripe for investment with stable assets and 18 quarters of consecutive economic growth.
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Our health is everything. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care. We believe good health care is everyone’s right.
The Rotary Foundation is changing the world by providing grants for projects and activities around the globe and in your own backyard.
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.
During the past 100 years, the Foundation has spent $3 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.
With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world.
In the month of October, Rotary will celebrate the Area of Focus "Economic and Community Development". Rotary members train people to become resources for their community, offering networking activities, advice on new business development, and mathematics and financial management training.
Rotary members make amazing things happen, like:
In our Rotary calendar the month of September is Basic Education and Literacy. The Rotary Foundation supports education through scholarships, donations, and service projects around the world.
Rotary members make amazing things happen, like:
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Join the global movement of young leaders who are developing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.
Rotary makes high-quality health care available to vulnerable mothers and children so they can live longer and grow stronger.
We expand access to quality care, so mothers and children everywhere can have the same opportunities for a healthy future. An estimated 5.9 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, inadequate health care, and poor sanitation — all of which can be prevented. Rotary provides education, immunizations, birth kits, and mobile health clinics.
Women are taught how to prevent mother-to-infant HIV transmission, how to breast-feed, and how to protect themselves and their children from disease. The Rotary Foundation reaches mothers and children in need by giving communities the help and training they need to take control of their own maternal and infant health care.
In keeping with the RI theme “Reach within to embrace humanity,” the Rotary Club of New Kingston invites nomination for its annual Gary Grant Vocational Service Awards. The award is presented in 2 categories, namely;
1. One award to a Rotarian who has excelled in his/her chosen vocation in the service of humanity; and
2. One award to a non-Rotarian (individual or organization) whose contribution to the vocation to which he/she/it is attached has been exemplary.
District Governor Guy Theodore visited the Rotary Club of New Kingston at our Breakfast Meeting on October 7, 2011.
The Rotary Club of New Kingston welcomed its newest member when Rtn Joelle Smith was inducted by District Governor Guy Theodore on Friday October 7th, 2011, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.
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