Homework programme Launched
The Jamaica Fire Brigade officially launched a Homework Assistance Programme for children in the Trench Town Community in the cooperate area on Tuesday 28th January 2003.
Minister of Local Government and Sports the Honourable Portia Simpson-Miller, who was guest speaker at the function encouraged the children who participate in the programme to work hard and ensure that they select worthy persons to be their role models. Conducted under the theme "Education is the key" the project targets ten to twelve year old children who are preparing for Grade Six Achievement Tests (G-SAT).
Also present at the function were Member of Parliament for the area and Minister of Finance the Honourable Dr. Omar Davis, Chairman of the Jamaica Fire Brigade Board of Directors Mr. D. T. Brown, Commissioner Major H. Benson, senior officers of the Brigade and representatives from ,Air Jamaica Express Limited who are co-sponsoring the Brigade in this venture.
High points of the evening were the presentation of a desk top computer to the home work programme by Mrs. Christine Johnson on behalf of Guardian Life Insurance Company Limited followed by the announcement by Mr. Brown of twenty scholarships to be awarded to children from neighbouring secondary schools, to assist with books, uniforms and lunch. Recipients are to be nominated by their principals.