MORE than 250 volunteers from Sandals and Beaches Resorts ventured into districts across Jamaica to spearhead projects in aid of community development and in keeping with this year’s Labour Day theme ‘Ramp Up The access – Show We Care’. The projects included the establishment of recreational areas, painting and soft upgrades of buildings, and many other refurbishing activities — all in an effort to positively impact schools and the scores of community residents they serve. In the Ocho Rios region, team members from Sandals Dunn’s River, Sandals Royal Plantation, Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, Beaches Ocho Rios and Sandals Upton Estate Golf and Country Club ensured that Salmon Basic and Labyrinth Primary schools received extensive upgrading.
At Salmon Basic School in Exchange, St Ann, team members upgraded the play areas and painted the entire school, inclusive of the principal’s office and canteen. A section of the adjoining church also received a facelift. Chairman of the school board, Marvin Boyd, who participated in the activities, was effusive in his praise for the Sandals team and their efforts.
“The school looks almost brand new, and it’s thanks to you,” he gushed. “What you have done is a labour of love. You didn’t have to come but you did anyway, and when school resumes on Monday the students will have bright smiles on their faces.
” Labyrinth Primary School in St Mary also received a much-needed facelift from Sandals and Beaches team members, res.