Jamaican school library gets $2 million makeover

Title: Donald Quarrie High gets $2m library makeover

Date published: Monday, October 06, 2014

Source: Jamaica Observer
URL: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Donald-Quarrie-High-gets--2m-library-makeover_17691945


Abstract:

Article reports on the Jamaica Private Power Company's (JPPC) contribution of a refurbished library and computers valued at $2 million to the Donald Quarrie High School.

Reported speech from the general manager of the JPPC, Ingrid-Christian Baker, provides the rationale for the firm's initiative. Also reported are statements from the Chief education officer in the Ministry of Education, Dr Grace McLean, encouraging students to make the best use of the resources and commending the JPPC for its community outreach.

Details are also given about the nature of the library's refurbishing work done including:

• re-polishing shelves
• constructing new pieces of furniture
• tiling the floor
• extending partitions that separate the adjoining computer lab
• applying fresh paint to the walls
• installing new air conditioning units and 
• providing new computers and a server system to be housed in the space

Excerpt:

STUDENTS at Donald Quarrie High School now have an added boost to the academic programme at the institution, thanks to the Jamaica Private Power Company (JPPC).
Last week the East Kingston-based power company handed over a refurbished library and computers valued at $2 million to the institution.

According to general manager of the JPPC, Ingrid-Christian Baker, the library refurbishing fits into the company's mandate of 'Empowering Dreams, Empowering Lives and Empowering Community'.