The nurse’s station at the Morant Bay High School in St Thomas is now better equipped to serve the student population after receiving funding from the Rotary Club of All Nations of North Carolina to renovate and fit out the station on May 10.

The project, done in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Kingston East and Port Royal, falls under Rotary’s pillar of disease prevention and treatment, with on-ground-coordination led by the school’s alumni association.

The current nurse’s area has been retrofitted to include a bathroom stall, wash stations, a comfortable waiting area, an observation room equipped with beds, as well as essential medical equipment
such as a nebulizer, defibrillator, and suction machine.

It was indeed a hands-on approach as Rotarians from both clubs travelled to the school on to assist in the project’s implementation.

During the May 12 handover ceremony, Mayor of Morant Bay Hubert Williams highlighted the importance of the renovated nurse’s area in providing essential medical attention to students and staff during school hours.

Acting principal, Marsha Ford Bryan, expressed her gratitude to Rotary for the project, emphasising its potential to extend beyond the school’s boundaries and positively impact the broader community.

She also mentioned that the upgraded facility would aid in recruiting a nurse, a position the school has actively sought to fill.

Dr Peter George Smith, president of the Rotary Club of All Nations, and an alumnus of Morant Bay High, doubled down the club’s commitment to service and the significance of giving
back to his alma mater and the greater St Thomas parish.

“Rotary clubs worldwide have a rich history of carrying out impactful projects in local and international
communities. Our club upholds the mandate of making a positive difference through service,
especially in needy communities. We look forward to continuing our projects in Jamaica and the
wider Caribbean year after year,” Dr. Smith stated.