Well-known local artist O. Melsadis Fleming is spearheading the beautification effort on behalf on the Visual Arts Department at ALCHS. Mrs. Fleming is regionally and internationally known for her beautiful impressionistic paintings.

“We want our students to be comfortable in their surroundings and make the school an inviting environment,” stated Mrs. Fleming.

Yamini Lloyd, Catronia Lake, Diane Samuel and Louise Brooks of the ALCHS Visual Arts Department have committed themselves to assist in making the school’s exterior wall a thing of beauty.

“I am very pleased that Digicel is able to contribute to the beautification of the ALCHS,” said Stephenie Brooks, Marketing Manager. “The wall murals are so beautiful and the Visual Arts Department is doing an amazing job,” she commented.

Progress that has been made

When Digicel launched in Anguilla on December 2, 2005 they painted the school’s exterior wall red and white, with the permission of the Minister of Education, as part of their launch branding campaign. “Digicel’s launch into the Anguilla market was typical of Digicel’s launches other countries; bold, grand and unforgettable,” commented Ms. Brooks.

Giving back to the community is a core value for this telecommunications giant and Digicel prides itself in giving back to the community. The company’s two most enduring social initiatives are the Caring Connections in the OECS and the Digicel Foundation in Jamaica and Trinidad.

Caring Connections prime directive is to affect “Social transformation in a positive way.” Caring Connections services three of the OECS Islands in St Lucia, St Vincent and Grenada. The extensive work that is undertaken by these islands is quite remarkable. To achieve their directive, the local offices have undertaken activities to develop both the physical and social infrastructure of the communities. In St Lucia there have been community activities to increase awareness of AIDS and other STIs. These campaigns were done with the use of local talent in song and dance. Digicel Eastern Caribbean has also built and helped in the refurbishing of community centre and basket ball courts in St Vincent in order to enhance and promote the spirit of community.

The Digicel Foundation, the non-profit organization was established for the sole purpose of building sustainable communities across Jamaica and the Caribbean region. During the 2004/2005 fiscal year, the Digicel Foundation expended a total of two hundred and thirteen million, four hundred and fifty-eight thousand dollars (JA$213,458,000 or just under US$3.5 Million) on projects and donations (including JA$200 Million to Jamaican hurricane relief efforts to create supportive environments which inspire and empower communities.

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