Jamaica National Money Services creates a massive half million dollar scholarship program for farm worker families. The company targets children whose parents work seasonal jobs in Canada through the government agriculture program. Six lucky students will grab cash prizes worth up to $125,000 for college education. Primary school kids can win $50,000 while high school students compete for $75,000 awards.
Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior loves the partnership between JN and the overseas worker program. He says farm workers miss birthdays and graduations while earning money abroad for their families. The government signed a deal with JN Money Services Canada last July to help Jamaican workers get better support. Charles calls these...