Students at the Dudley Grant Memorial (DGM) Trust Basic School in Catherine Hall, St James, will now enjoy an enhanced learning environment following a beautification project carried out in collaboration with the JN Foundation and members of the Jamaican diaspora.

The project involved painting retouches to playgrounds and school walls, mural designs, garden restoration, equipment replacement, and debris removal – helping to restore the school after it was severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa last October. The activities were carried out last week as part of Diaspora Day of Service, marking the final day of events for the 11th Biennial Diaspora Conference, which commenced on June 14. This initiative formed part of 22 projects across various regions of Jamaica, primarily focused on education and healthcare, funded and implemented by members of the Jamaican Diaspora.

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Alando Terrelonge, who participated in the activities, lauded the strong support from members of the diaspora and commended their dedication to service.