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U.S. Embassy donates computers to Gambier Primary School

May 25, 2007

Continuing its partnership with Education in The Bahamas, the United States Embassy recently embarked upon a project to donate 35-computers to Bahamian schools.  In a brief ceremony on May 25, U.S. Charge d’ Affaires, Dr. D. Brent Hardt turned over 5 of the computers to Gambier Primary School.  Crown Jewelers generously donated funding to purchase computer accessories which will include a laser-jet printer, speakers, and a scanner.  Principal Paulamae Bethel accepted the donation and thanked the Embassy and Crown Jewelers for their joint effort.  Mrs. Bethel promised that the computers will be utilized to the fullest by the students, particularly for students in grades six and grade three for the Grade Level Assessment Test.

The computers were donated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency after it upgraded its systems.  Wesley Kane, Embassy Systems Administrator, refurbished the computers, upgraded them for educational use and was instrumental in securing private sector donations to purchase the needed peripherals.

The first donation of 5 computers was received by Behring Point Primary School in Andros on May 24.  In the future, donations will go to Burnt Rock Primary School, in Mangrove Cay, Andros, to two schools in Grand Bahama and one school in Long Island.  The Bahamas Red Cross will also receive computers.

 

The photo from left:  Mrs. Zovier Rolle, grade 4-class teacher; Mrs. Naomi Pinder, Senior Mistress; Mrs. Paulamae Bethel; Dr. D. Brent Hardt, Mr. Wesley Kane, and Mrs. Marilyn Braynen, Administrative Assistant, Crown Jewelers, watch as students demonstrate their computer skills.