As Black River prepares for major redevelopment, graduates of Black River High School have been encouraged to ready themselves for the opportunities ahead.

Speaking at Wednesday’s graduation, Agriculture Minister and Member of Parliament for St Elizabeth South Western, Floyd Green, told the 168 students that finishing school was a notable milestone, but their future choices would determine whether they could seize what lies ahead.

He pointed to plans for a new urban centre in Black River as heralding one of the most significant periods of growth in generations.