Joseph Issa - What's Happening In Jamaica?

Thinker in business as well as in civic life, Member of the Past Presidents Advisory Committee of the St. Ann Chamber of Commerce Joe Issa, has revealed his latest thoughts on how to reduce crime in Jamaica: build more prisons and the more, the merrier. “It has always been my view that while we are tackling the crime problem from outside the prison walls, we should be doing the same from within it, starting with having separate prisons for first-time offenders, not only so that they do not become further corrupted by seasoned prisoners, but also by one another through separation, and that applies to both male and female prisons,” says Issa, founder of the Cool Group of companies. He also argues, that by having more prisons for first-time offenders they can be more easily segregated based on age and nature of the crime, from non-violent to murder “as we do not want to have a non-violent criminal mixing with a murderer, even if a first-time offender.” “I believe that with ...

The HolyCross Scholarship Committee recent staged a fund-raising walkathon, proceeds from which will be used to sponsor eligible candidates to attend the  Holy Cross University in Massachusetts, USA. The event, a pet project of SuperClubs executive vice president Joey Issa  started at the Hibiscus Lodge on Main Street, Ocho Rios and culminated at Docks Restaurant. Some prominent individuals participated in the event including Rev. Ted Dziak, Mr Issa, Public Defender Howard Hamilton, Michael Benavis and Nicky O.J. Other fund-raising events include a raffle now underway and a golf tournament and concert among others to be staged later this year. Picture caption 1 : (From left) SuperClubs executive vice president Joey Issa , Public Defender Howard Hamilton and businessman Michel Belnavis caught in an engaging conversation following the Holy Cross Scholarship Committee walkathon recently. Picture caption 2 : Joey Issa (left) executive ...

Went over to Hedonism III last Sunday night in the company of Justine Trudeau , son of the former Canadian Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau , and Gabrielle Windsor of Great Britain, a cousin of His Royal Highness Prince Charles. Both, along with some close former college buddies, flew in on a private jet and were guests of SuperClubs’ executive vice-president, Joey Issa . The young Trudeau said he was a huge admirer of the Jamaican culture and wouldn’t rule out the possibility of having a second home here.  He described the Prospect Villas, where the group was staying and breathtaking and described the Hedonism property as a beautiful resort. Gabrielle Windsor said she enjoyed her stay and thanked Joe and the SuperClubs group for being consummate hosts.

A quick-thinking cesspool truck operator prevented significant disaster yesterday morning after he emptied effluent from his truck to douse a fire which broke out at the Shell Service Station at Manor Park in St. Andrew. The fire broke out as customer filled a container with gasoline. A Toyota Hilux pickup truck was partially damaged while a gas pump was destroyed by the blaze. “A customer was filling a container, and somehow fire broke out, Them a dropped the hose and ran,” Monique Rose a member of staff said, “The Man with the truck came and contained the fire until the fire truck came.” The customer whose van was damaged in the incident said the fire started at the handle of the gas pump. The back of the vehicle was completely burnt while the engine and front half escaped the wrath of the flames. The operator of the truck which belongs to Allied Cesspool Emptiers, was across the street emptying septic when the fire b...

Marketing Savvy Businessman Joe Issa , who is said to have had a long history of introducing new ways of doing business – from pioneering 24/7 online booking to romanticising the sale of gas – is urging the more significant use of multi-platform marketing in popular formats to increase international sales of Jamaican brands. It is said that with limited platforms available at the time, Issa was among the first to fill hotel rooms even before the guests arrive; and when he opened his first gas station, Cool Oasis, in St. Ann’s Bay, which looked more like a recreation park, people came there to take wedding photos, while motorists take a nap after filling up. Photo Caption: Margaritaville owners Brian Jardim (left) and Ian Dear (2nd right) with Senator Deika Morrison and Cool Oasis owner Joey Issa at the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival. “It is not like before when the internet was in its infancy and Facebook, Tweeter, and Instagram were not yet born. Today, we have mu...