Heneka Watkis-Porter to Launch First Book

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May, 2014

15 HINTS TO ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS
Lessons From A Caribbean Business Woman
by Heneka Watkis-Porter (Foreword by Sir Patrick Allen, Governor General of Jamaica)

Known for her passion, charm, and entrepreneurial spirit, Heneka Watkis-Porter has redefined the way in which others perceive her. One who is unwilling to be boxed in and defined by others, she is a go-getter without limits.  A successful entrepreneur herself, she is now determined to help others identify their real purpose in life through entrepreneurship. Her reputation has seen her company landing a Bold One of Manufacturing Award by National Bakery as well as a nomination in the Best New Food Item in the Jamaica Observer Food Awards.

Jamaican ‘Patwa Apparel’ Speaks Out!

 

The following interview is gleaned from the Sweet Jamaica blog:

http://www.sweetjamaica.co.uk/

Heneka is a bona-fide Jamaican success story, starting her business empire in 2007 with a clothing line where she cleverly fused her love for Jamaican Patois with fashion.  Aware of the constraints and hurdles faced in tough economic times, Heneka strived forward where many would have drawn back and has since diversified to credit literature, broadcasting and manufacturing to her portfolio. I admire Heneka’s strong business and personal ethics, as although Heneka is modest, her integrity and awareness of self and others is clear in the brilliant and inspirational way she explains her company philosophy.

Introducing From Monsterrat...Nerissa Golden

Nerissa Golden is an award-winning writer, dynamic speaker, and visionary. She was named one of TechLink’s 2013 Caribbean Innovators for her work at a community level in technology advocacy, education, public awareness and innovative solution implementation.

Life Transformation through Inspiration

The year 1978 was special not only because it was the year when the first test tube baby was born in London after several attempts by this method, nor was it because over in Guyana, the religious cult leader, Jim Jones convinced his over 900 followers to kill themselves by drinking Cyanide. 

Local Entrepreneur Launches Brand of Condiments

A hot new brand of delicious Jamaican sauces and jams intended for the local and export markets, was launched at the offices of Jamaica Promotions (JAMPRO) in Kingston on Thursday, October 31.

Heneka Watkis-Porter, who also owns the Patwa Apparel Company, is producing a line of condiments under the ‘10 Fyah Side’ brand.

Hot Like '10 Fyah Side'

Known as the brainchild behind the flourishing Patwa Apparel clothing line, Heneka Watkis-Porter is once more spreading her entrepreneurial wings. This time, she will be igniting palates with her new 10 Fyah Side line.

Two Little Birds: Room Number 655

“Two little birds sat by my door step singing sweet songs of melodies pure and true, singing this is my message to you”. As I laid in bed that cool Wednesday morn, I could only think of the legendary Bob Marley’s ‘One Love’.