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Oliver F.
Clarke is currently Chairman at Jamaica National Group, President of the Commonwealth Press Union, and a Member of the Police (Civilian Oversight) Authority.
Mr. Clarke also serves as Director at Caribbean Media Corp., PALS Jamaica Ltd., and The Grace Contrino Abrams Peace Education Foundation, Inc. Formerly, Mr. Clarke was Chairman & Managing Director at 1834 Investments Ltd. from 1976 to 2011, Chairman at Radio Jamaica Ltd. from 2017 to 2019, and Chairman at JN General Insurance Co. Ltd., Sangsters Book Stores Ltd., Gleaner Co. Media Ltd., Jamaica National Group Ltd., and JN Bank Ltd. Mr. Clarke was Director at Jamaica Producers Group Ltd. and Caribbean News Agency.
Mr. Clarke served as President of the Inter-American Press Association from 1997 to 1998 and President of The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica from 2002 to 2003.
Mr. Clarke held Ex-Officio Member roles at Television Jamaica Ltd., Independent Radio Co. Ltd., Multi-Media Jamaica Ltd., Reggae Entertainment Television Ltd., Jamaica News Network Ltd., and Gleaner Online Ltd. Education includes undergraduate studies at the London School of Economics & Political Science.
Oliver Clarke active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Commonwealth Press Union
Commonwealth Press Union The Commonwealth Press Union is an intergovernmental agency of the Commonwealth of Nations dedicated to supporting civil society across its 51 member countries. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. It promotes active citizen participation in governance, democracy, and development, aiming to nurture equal, just, and inclusive societies. The foundation provides grants, capacity-building, and advocacy support to smaller civil society organizations, focusing on areas such as gender equality, disability rights, health justice, climate resilience, and freedom of expression. It funds projects that strengthen organizations like the CEDAW Committee of Trinidad and Tobago, the Nurses Association of Seychelles, and disabled people’s organizations in Bangladesh. The foundation also runs cultural programs such as the Commonwealth Short Story Prize and publishes the online literary magazine "adda." | President | 11/05/2010 |
Caribbean Media Corp. | Director/Board Member | 11/05/2010 |
PALS Jamaica Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 11/05/2010 |
Grace Contrino Abrams Peace Education Foundation, Inc.
Grace Contrino Abrams Peace Education Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization focused on teaching peace education, conflict resolution and violence prevention skills to children and adults | Director/Board Member | 11/05/2010 |
Police (Civilian Oversight) Authority | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Jamaica National Group | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Oliver Clarke
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Television Jamaica Ltd.
Television Jamaica Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates television broadcasting stations | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/04/2019 |
Independent Radio Co. Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 30/04/2019 |
Multi-Media Jamaica Ltd. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/04/2019 |
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Training of Oliver Clarke
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| Private companies | 24 |
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1834 Investments Ltd.
1834 Investments Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a holding company for real estate, bonds and investment assets | Finance |
JN Bank Ltd.
JN Bank Ltd. Major BanksFinance Operates as a national bank which offers savings account, mortgage services, loan services and health plans | Finance |
Radio Jamaica Ltd.
Radio Jamaica Ltd. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Publishes print and online newspapers and operates television stations | Consumer Services |
Jamaica Producers Group Ltd.
Jamaica Producers Group Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Produces, processes, distributes and retails food and drink products | Consumer Non-Durables |
London School of Economics & Political Science
London School of Economics & Political Science Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
JN General Insurance Co. Ltd.
JN General Insurance Co. Ltd. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance services | Finance |
Inter-American Press Association | |
Caribbean Media Corp. | |
The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica
The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates a national organization of private sector associations, companies and individuals | Commercial Services |
Caribbean News Agency | |
PALS Jamaica Ltd. | |
Television Jamaica Ltd.
Television Jamaica Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates television broadcasting stations | Consumer Services |
Sangsters Book Stores Ltd.
Sangsters Book Stores Ltd. Sangsters Book Stores Ltd. is a Jamaican bookstore chain that offers a wide range of products including general books, textbooks for all educational levels, fiction, non-fiction, inspirational titles, cookbooks, health and wellness books, West Indian literature, puzzles, bibles and hymnals, stationery, office supplies, bags, journals, office furniture, e-books, arts and photography books, biographies, business books, children’s books and e-books, toys, arts and crafts, and electronics. The private company is based in Kingston, Jamaica. The Jamaican company also owns culturally significant titles and provides customer services such as special and wholesale orders, printing, photocopying, laminating, binding, and digital gift cards, with staff support for document preparation. Sangsters Book Stores offers island-wide delivery and in-store pickup, and its website supports multiple currencies and various customer account features. | |
Commonwealth Press Union
Commonwealth Press Union The Commonwealth Press Union is an intergovernmental agency of the Commonwealth of Nations dedicated to supporting civil society across its 51 member countries. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. It promotes active citizen participation in governance, democracy, and development, aiming to nurture equal, just, and inclusive societies. The foundation provides grants, capacity-building, and advocacy support to smaller civil society organizations, focusing on areas such as gender equality, disability rights, health justice, climate resilience, and freedom of expression. It funds projects that strengthen organizations like the CEDAW Committee of Trinidad and Tobago, the Nurses Association of Seychelles, and disabled people’s organizations in Bangladesh. The foundation also runs cultural programs such as the Commonwealth Short Story Prize and publishes the online literary magazine "adda." | |
Independent Radio Co. Ltd. | |
Multi-Media Jamaica Ltd. | |
Reggae Entertainment Television Ltd. | |
Jamaica News Network Ltd. | |
Police (Civilian Oversight) Authority | |
Gleaner Online Ltd. | |
Gleaner Co. Media Ltd.
Gleaner Co. Media Ltd. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Publishes weekly newspaper | Consumer Services |
Jamaica National Group Ltd.
Jamaica National Group Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
Jamaica National Group | |
Grace Contrino Abrams Peace Education Foundation, Inc.
Grace Contrino Abrams Peace Education Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization focused on teaching peace education, conflict resolution and violence prevention skills to children and adults | Commercial Services |
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