Funding Drives for Schools, etc.

[Blackstar*]

Hello Xavier & administrators,

I was wondering if it would be possible that future drives could go through Jamaican suppliers and manufacturers? Say 2011/2012 to allow time to source and set up?

The drives are good for the recipients and I gladly participate; so now could we step it up a level and try to contribute to the Jamaican economy while still helping schools and non-profit organizations. For example, it would be shame to see Sangsters' bookstore put out of business by Amazon (not that I know of any immediate danger, but you get my drift).

Thanks in advance for your response.

[ackeepod]

Re: Funding Drives for Schools, etc.

sounds like a good idea, Blackstar. Dont know how possible, easy it would be to set up knowin how tings run a yawd but great idea!

[SistahD]

Re: Funding Drives for Schools, etc.

Good idea ((BlackStar)), not only supports the local economy but opens the possibilities for more participation but perhaps a wider selection of choices.

[kia027]

Re: Funding Drives for Schools, etc.

great idea blackstar!
I know Sangsters books are online

Books are quoted in USD
Shipping info looks like US based address but I think Jamaican addresses would be accepted (eg set the address to the sangsters store for pickup).

[Blackstar*]

Re: Funding Drives for Schools, etc.

I had a quick poke around the internets and came up with some possibilities.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Publishers</span>
Profile of <span style="font-weight: bold">Ian Randle Publishers Ltd</span>, Kingston, Jamaica
Publishers of books on Caribbean history and culture including art, music, cookery, sports, biography and travel. Affiliated company in legal and textbook publishing. Buying and selling rights.

Mailing Address:
Ian Randle Publishers Ltd
11 Cunningham Avenue
PO Box 686 Kingston 6
Kingston, Jamaica
Phone: +1 8 76/9 78 07 39
Fax: 9 78 11 56


Profile of A <span style="font-weight: bold">r a w a k publications</span>, Kingston, Jamaica
Academic, professional and children's book and journal publishers.
Phone: 876 822 6705
Fax: 876 960 9219

<span style="font-weight: bold">Stationery &amp; School Supplies</span>
TOUCHLINE INDUSTRIES LTD
Address: 4a Swallowfied Road, Kingston 5
Managing Director / Manager: Mr. Frankie Chai-Chong
Phone Number(s): 968-2650
Fax Number(s): 926-3264
Primary Email: [email protected]
Product List: Diaries/planners, Checkbook Wallets, Passbook/Credit Card Cases, Pens, Key Rings and others.

JA Manufacturers' Association: Link

[Bandana]

Re: Funding Drives for Schools, etc.