8 Graduates Receive Computers - 8.26.07

Eight graduates on sunday including 5 police officers from the negril police department and 3 staff members of Travellers Beach Resort received computers upon completion of a computer literacy course called 'Ultimate Leaders' based out of Travellers Beach Resort.

Police and students alike are encouraged to take adantage of these courses offered free of charge. Graduates include police officers Dwayne Crawford, Nekiesha Dison, Radcliffe Gordon, Rayon Peart, and Simone Smith-Powell and staff members Kenisha Forrester, Belinda Heron, and Stacey-Ann Williams.

This is a 20 week course where students, teachers, police officers and anyone looking to advance their computer literacy skills are able to do so. This set of students were able to complete the course in just 10 weeks. These courses are offered 3 days a week and taught by teachers highly skilled in computer literacy and teaching in general.

Article from The Daily Gleaner. 8.30.2007

Winston Wellington Birthday / Fathers Day Charity Cruise

June 16th bought about another succesful fundraiser event on behalf of NEET. Winston Wellington, the organizations Chairman celebrated with friends and supporters of NEET's mission, his birthday and fathers day aboard the Nautical Empress in longisland New York. Raffles and prizes were given away while everyone enjoyed the dinner and music. Dennis Horthorne from Dennis Shipping, Wayne Deleon, and Dr. Willis all recieved awards for their tremendous contributions toward NEET and Jamaica in general. Over 400 people attended this event and showed their support. People came from as far as Canada and Jamaica to support the cause. N.E.E.T. would like to thank everyone who attended this event. Thanks to you N.E.E.T. is one step closer to achieving its goal of "a book in every childs hand, and a computer in every classroom".

SCHOOLS BENEFIT FROM NEGRIL EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT TRUST

On April 4, 2007, the Negril Education Environment Trust (NEET) along with Beach Life Vacations and Kraft E handed over one hundred blocks, which was donated by Dean Wallace to Ferris Primary School in Westmoreland to assist with the construction of a tuck shop.  Books and a computer were also handed over by Travellers Beach Resort Chief Executive Officer and founder and chairman of NEET Mr. Winston Wellington.

During Spring Break 2007, the above mentioned companies hosted the Soul Rebellion concert at which Spring Breakers who were interested made a monetary donation and as proof of their contribution to a worthy cause painted their names on a building block. Schools within the Negril area and its environs also performed cultural pieces for Spring Breakers who were quite grateful to receive a different view of Jamaica apart from the Spring Break parties and fun.

In 2006 a similar event was held and the following five schools benefited by way of a Ten Thousand Dollar Scholarship each to assist with the growth of education:  Sheffield All Age, Little London Primary, St. Paul’s Primary, Negril All Age and Grange Hill High. This year, schools who participated in the Soul Rebellion Concert will also receive scholarships from the Negril Education Environment Trust.

Mr. Beckford, Education Officer of Ministry of Education, Region IV in his greeting quoted, “Education is a journey not a destination and you never stop learning ‘till the day you die”.

Students and teachers alike were quite appreciative of the donation and Winston Wellington, Founder of NEET encouraged businesses in the area to give back something to the community by assisting Ferris Primary with other needed materials, so that the building could be completed ahead of the deadline.

Since its inception, NEET has distributed over two million books and computers.  NEET continues to aim at its motto of “A book in every child’s hand and a computer in every classroom”.