Supporting Mount James Basic

It is often said that the three main pillars of education are the church, the home and the school. So, for students at the Mount James Basic in St. Andrew, all pillars are aligning to offer them a great academic and social experience. The small rural school is the subsidiary of the Mount James Seventh-day Adventist Church, where children from the Mount James District have the chance to start their schooling in a comfortable and safe environment. With strong backing from the church and the community, this institution continues to foster young minds. Joining in the effort is also the N.C.B Foundation, which recently donated $150,000 toward initiatives at the school. Additionally, the Foundation presented tokens, such as pencils and books for the school’s growing tots. Now with funding to offset operational costs, lunch packages and other needs, the school can focus on providing a safer and more comfortable environment for its students to learn. At a handing over ceremony held recently, Lloyd Richardson, Branch Manager, NCB Banking & Financial Services Centre shared moments with Rev. Fr. Khan Honeyghan, pastor for the Mount James Seventh-day Adventist Church, the school’s parent entity. Accompanying Richardson was also Damian Sibblies, Business Development Officer, NCB, the school’s administrative and academic staff. A plaque was also installed at the school. The N.C.B. Foundation continues to support initiatives like these, which seek to improve the learning environment of the nation’s future leaders. Visit our website at www.myncb.com or our social media pages to find out more about the work we do and communities we serve.

(L-R) Lloyd Richardson, Branch Manager, NCB Banking & Financial Services Centre, shares a moment with Miss Sharon Smith, Principal at the Mount James Basic School, Mrs. Wendy Nelson, JP, Rev. Fr. Khan Honeyghan pastor for the Mount James Seventh-day Adventist Church, the school’s parent entity, Damian Sibblies, Business Development Officer, NCB and Mrs. Carline Nooks-bryan, a teacher at the school and a handful of the school’s budding scholars. The N.C.B Foundation recently donated $150,000 towards the school and its operations.

(Right) Keith Porter, President of the Mount James Community Development Committee (CDC) helps a parent to distribute tokens donated to the school by the N.C.B Foundation. Recently, the small rural school benefited from $150,000 donation, courtesy of the Foundation to offset the cost of operations, lunch packages and other needs.

(L-R) Damian Sibblies, Business Development Officer, NCB shares lens with Lloyd Richardson, Branch Manager, NCB Banking & Financial Services Centre as well as, Mrs. Wendy Nelson JP, a St. Andrew Justice of the Peace, Miss Sharon Smith, Principal at the Mount James Basic School and Rev. Fr. Khan Honeyghan pastor for the Mount James Seventh-day Adventist Church, the school’s parent entity. The group unveiled a plaque, which serves as a commemorative symbol of the N.C.B. Foundation’s support to the school.