KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a significant boost to community development initiatives, the professional services firm KPMG Jamaica has substantially enhanced Project STAR’s operational capabilities through a strategic technology donation. The firm recently presented 40 laptops to support the implementation of community-based programs spanning multiple Jamaican communities.
The technology transfer, formally executed at KPMG’s Duke Street headquarters in Kingston, will be distributed across two annual phases of 20 devices each. This equipment will directly serve Project STAR field teams operating in five priority communities: Rose Gardens, Parade Gardens, May Pen, Savanna-la-Mar and Salt Spring.
Raymond Campbell, Office Managing Partner at KPMG Jamaica and CARICOM country leader, characterized the contribution as a milestone in their ongoing collaboration with Project STAR. “KPMG fundamentally views technology access as gateway to opportunity,” Campbell stated. “This initiative transcends mere device distribution—it’s about igniting potential, developing crucial skills, and creating viable pathways to meaningful employment for vulnerable populations.”
The technological infusion will optimize Project STAR’s operational efficiency by enabling streamlined coordination, enhanced reporting capabilities, and improved project management systems. This infrastructure enhancement will simultaneously free existing resources for more direct community intervention work.
Campbell confirmed KPMG’s commitment to sustained partnership, with additional laptop donations already planned for the subsequent financial year to expand the initiative’s impact.
Ian Neita, Chair of Project STAR’s Management, Monitoring and Reporting Committee, acknowledged the critical importance of corporate partnerships in maintaining project sustainability. “KPMG’s continued endorsement and support fundamentally strengthens our implementation capacity,” Neita emphasized. “These resources will directly empower our staff and volunteers as they execute life-transforming solutions in communities nationwide.”
The collaboration exemplifies how strategic corporate support can amplify the reach and effectiveness of social initiatives. Project STAR—a joint venture between the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica and the Jamaica Constabulary Force—focuses on crime reduction through socioeconomic transformation in targeted communities across Jamaica.