The Tribune

The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) recently received a donation of 13 desktop computers and 15 monitors for its Student Resource Centre.

Retired accountant, Robert V Lotmore, partnered with Custom Computers to make the donation in hopes that other companies will follow suit in investing in a BTVI education.

"When I became aware of BTVI's dire need for computers, I immediately decided to get involved, recognising the importance of technology in today's education system. Further, I hope this donation helps to spur other individuals, organisations and companies to donate to this valuable institution," said Mr Lotmore.

"I take this opportunity to encourage corporate Bahamas to invest in our people who are undertaking a technical and vocational education. The skills they will acquire are desperately needed in a modern, functioning society. These students will graduate and eventually work on our vehicles and computers, and repair our light fixtures and our plumbing."

Pia Farmer, director of Custom Computers, said: "We are proud to have once again partnered with BTVI as it continues to encourage members of our community to 'Learn, Grown, Achieve' by pursuing excellence in education."

BTVI's associate vice-president of fund development, Alicia Thompson, said: "This donation by Mr Lotmore and Custom Computers will now enable us to accommodate twice as many students in our Student Resource Centre as we did previously.

"The use of technology is prominent on our campus and, as we prepare our students to be globally competitive, computer access is of utmost importance. While accessing a computer may be a small deal for some, we still have many students whose only access to a computer is in one of our labs.

"With our increase in enrolment, there is a corresponding need for additional computers. It is our hope that a lot more persons will follow the lead of Mr Lotmore and Custom Computers and make donations to the BTVI."