JMMB Joan Duncan Memorial Lecture to Examine Moral and Social Ethics in Jamaica

Jamaica’s moral and social ethics landscape, and its impact on Jamaica’s present and future development will be the main focus of the 9th UTech, Jamaica/JMMB Joan Duncan Memorial Lecture to be broadcast live on TVJ on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. 

“A Suh De Ting Set”: The Urgent Need to Bring Back Moral and Social Ethics to our Public and Private Priorities,” is the theme of this year’s lecture. Bringing their perspectives and expertise to this discussion panelists: Professor Paul Golding, Professor of Management and Information Systems, UTech, Jamaica; Reverend Dr. Devon Dick, Pastor, Boulevard Baptist Church; Mr. Karl Graham, Senior Research Officer, Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal (JAMP); and Mrs. Donna Duncan-Scott, group chief culture and human development officer. 

Acting President, UTech, Jamaica, Professor Colin Gyles stated that this year’s lecture is particularly timely, as “it addresses the need to refocus on moral and ethical principles that are imperative for a well-functioning society;” adding, “I hope that the discussion will inform and inspire us into action to bring about the change we want to see in our society for Jamaica’s growth and development.” 

Professor Golding, Dean of the College of Business and Management, as well as Head of the School of Computing and Information Technology has led research into areas of national and international concern, leading the thrust to find solutions to many of the issues faced by society, locally, regionally and internationally. As an academic, innovator and author, Professor Golding will share findings from his recently concluded research on the perception of the state of social ethics in Jamaica.

Reverend Dr. Dick has done extensive work in the area of community service, including the launch of a Forgiveness Campaign to counter revenge killings and for better family relationships. A prolific author, his latest publication is Enduring Advocacy for a Better Jamaica: A Collection of Conversations. He will delve into the role of the church in building the morality of the society.

Graham, an attorney-at-law and senior research officer at JAMP, the three-year-old, pro-accountability, non-government organization that works toward an informed, engaged citizenry, that ensures effective leadership and improved governance in Jamaica; will brings a robust legal and research perspective to the panel. He will share about the importance of especially, financial accountability and management of politically representatives and public bodies. 

Duncan-Scott, group chief culture and human development officer will share from her vast experience as a principled and love-based leader and ‘people champion’ on values-based leadership and the impact of mindset change in transforming lives and communities and living in ‘oneness and love’.  

The annual Joan Duncan Memorial Lecture is hosted by the University of Technology, Jamaica’s Joan Duncan School of Entrepreneurship, Ethics and Leadership (JDSEEL), in partnership with the JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation. The memorial lecture honors the vision, mission and passion of the late corporate leader and JMMB co-founder, Joan Duncan, whose mission was not to make a lot of money for herself, but to improve the lives of others through financial inclusion and access.