The Tribune

HONOURING its commitment to assist with rebuilding the lives of children, their education and the normalisation of schools in the areas affected by Hurricane Joaquin, the Lyford Cay Foundations have donated $80,000 of technology and supplies to all affected public schools on Long Island, San Salvador, Crooked Island and Acklins.

Following the devastating news of the storm last October, representatives from the Lyford Cay Foundations visited Long Island and San Salvador to tour the schools that were damaged, and assess potential areas of need. Representatives worked closely with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology to decide how best to support these students and schools, ultimately choosing to assist with providing much needed technology and school supplies.

Fifteen schools and approximately 1,000 students will receive projectors, laptop and desktop computers, printers, laminators and photocopiers. Additionally, 1,000 packs of school supplies were distributed so that each student would have the necessary supplies for the opening of the school year. All items were purchased locally from Custom Computers, John Bull, The Amoury Company and Wong’s Bookworld.

The schools that received support are: San Salvador High School and United Estates Primary School (San Salvador); Morrisville Primary, Mangrove Bush Primary, Lower Deadman’s Cay Primary, NGM Major High, Simms Primary, Glinton’s Primary, North Long Island High (Long Island); Ulric H Ferguson Primary, Crooked Island High, Lovely Bay Primary, Salina Point Primary, Snug Corner Primary, and Acklins Central High (Crooked Island and Acklins).

Equipment and supplies will be shipped to the islands for the beginning of this school year.

“Rebuilding from a disaster such as this, is no easy task. We wanted to ensure that our students are equipped to continue their education in the wake of such devastation,” said Basil Goulandris, chairman of Lyford Cay Foundations.

“The foundations are especially proud of our long-standing partnership with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and recognise the importance of supporting the ministry’s efforts during times of crises.”