Mayor gives ‘bligh’ to RC schools celebrating centennial

JAMAICA

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, says that all event fees for three Catholic schools—Chetwood Memorial Primary, Mount Alvernia Prep, and Mount Alvernia High—will be waived, as part of the celebrations honouring their centennial.

Speaking at a church service at the Roman Catholic Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Montego Bay, St James, on January 26, Mayor Vernon said it is only fitting, considering the pivotal role each has played in shaping the lives of countless students in Montego Bay and its surrounding areas.

He said the initiative, according to a Loop News report, which must undergo a formal approval process at the St James Municipality, is aimed at alleviating some of the financial burdens the schools will face as they embark on a year-long celebration of their rich history and contributions to the community.

“The St James Municipality is proud to stand behind these institutions that have nurtured generations of leaders, innovators, and change-makers,” said Mayor Vernon.

“Waiving these processing fees is a small token of our appreciation for the invaluable contribution of education these schools have provided over the past century,” he added.