PAEDIATRIC LEARNING CENTRE -ONE OF MAIN ST ANN PROJECTS
The Learning Centre of the Paediatric Ward of the St Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital was renovated by representatives of the Carnival Cruise Line vessel, Carnival Horizon on Labour Day, May 23. It was one of the biggest projects in the parish which also saw major renovation at the Ocho Rios Police station by some 40 volunteers from Sandals Ocho Rios region hotels and police volunteers. There was also work on the St Ann Infirmary at Priory, led by the St Ann Municipal Corporation.
From as early as 9:00 a.m., 20 crew members from the world’s largest cruise company, in tandem with volunteers from Jamaica Vacations (JamVac) and Chukka Caribbean Adventures, gathered on the ward with paint brushes in hand and reading material for the children, JIS reported.
Some members of the hospital staff, led by Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Delroy Morgan, greeted them and later joined the Carnival crew in cleaning up the ward and making repairs in the Learning Centre.
According to JIS, after that, there was a tree-planting exercise before the Carnival staff. returned to read to the young patients.
“We are so grateful for Carnival’s participation in our Labour Day Volunteer Project,” Mr. Morgan said.
The CEO said he was also grateful for the participation of Chukka and JamVac. Those sentiments were also expressed by hospital chairman Michael Belnavis who also participated in tree planting at the facility.
Senior Vice President, Government & Destination Affairs, Carnival Corporation, Marie McKenzie, said the cruise line was happy to have participated in the Labour Day activities, describing Jamaica as a friend and loyal partner to the Carnival organisation.
Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Eastern, Marsha Smith, said it was a joy seeing the smiles on the faces of the children, especially when they were being read to by the Carnival team.
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