Online Home Schooling System Upgrade
In December 2022, the Mustique Charitable Trust (MCT) funded the upgrade of the Online Home Schooling System to replace the previous system funded in March 2020.
The previous computer system made a great difference at the Home especially during the subsequent COVID-19 period, it was used for online classes and online referral meetings with WPP doctors. Aside from this, the system was used mainly for at-home schooling for those children who are incapacitated and unable to attend public school, homework research, viewing movies and watching online church sermons.
The after school use of the computer and ABC Mouse programme was beneficial to two (2) students who passed their CPEA exam for secondary school. In addition, one of the boys who was 9 years at the time and unable to attend school due to health reasons, benefitted from the home schooling with the ABC Mouse programme. He was accepted to start school for the first time in September 2022 at the age of 12.
With the many uses and benefits of the home schooling system, the upgrade included a new computer, two additional larger monitors, high quality speakers, the ABC Mouse programme (ages 2-8) and the Adventure Academy programme (ages 8-13) which now benefits the children as they get older. The upgrade also ensured proper installation of internet cabling for reliable internet connection for the online schooling. The new system was ready for use at the end of January 2023.
The Mustique Charitable Trust was pleased to upgrade the Online Home Schooling System at St. Benedict Day Nursery & Children’s Home, which gives the children the opportunity to learn and explore new ideas.
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1st Phase - 21 Houses at Orange Hill
Commendable works by 11 sub-contractors for 7-week period from 10th October, 2022 to 25th November, 2022.
There are currently 16 houses in construction phase.
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1st Phase - 21 Houses at Orange Hill
Construction of first batch of 11 houses in progress
First Project Committee meeting held on site.
In attendance was MCT Administration Director and BRAGSA CEO along with the assigned Project Team, which consists of Project Manager, Project Officer, Construction Technician, Quantity Surveyor, Plumbing Supervisor and Electrical Supervisor. A representative from Ministry of Housing was also present.
Project Committee intends to hold monthly meetings.
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1st Phase - 21 Houses at Orange Hill
MCT Administration Director and BRAGSA CEO visited project site at Orange Hill Housing Development site.
The site was already cleared, graded and ready for construction.
11 sub-contractors from the Red Zone were on-site to sign their contracts with BRAGSA to begin construction of the first batch of 11 houses.
Construction subsequently began on 10OCT2022
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UWI Bursary Awards 2022
Mustique Charitable Trust awards Three (3) Bursaries for 2022-2023 Academic Year at the University of West Indies Open Campus
This is the 14th disbursement of bursaries awarded under this Programme, which was initiated back in 2010, between Mustique Charitable Trust (MCT) and the University of West Indies Open Campus (UWIOC) in St Vincent.
Each year the Programme awards at least three (3) bursaries to community-oriented candidates who needs financial assistance and after the assessment process and interviews, the three (3) selected candidates for the 2022/2023 MCT UWIOC Bursaries are:
- Kelroy Richardson (Male) – Bachelor of Science: Youth Development Work
- Sylvorn Harry (Female) – Bachelor of Science: Human Resource Management
- Yonnick Samuel (Male) – Bachelor of Science: Human Resource Management
These three (3) candidates now join the Mustique Charitable Trust Bursary Programme, which has awarded 41 Bursaries since its inception in 2010 and has seen 22 graduated awardees who have received 10 First Class Degrees, 5 Upper Second Degree, 6 Lower Second Degrees and 1 Certificate. Many of these graduates are now giving back to the society through their careers in teaching, counselling and social work which speaks in itself of the sustainability of this successful and beneficial collaboration between MCT and UWIOC
Kelroy Richardson - Bachelor of Science: Youth Development Work
Kelroy Richardson is certified in Teacher Education and Technology and currently teaches at Troumaca Secondary School. He is involved with a number of extracurricular activities and community work. He is a peer counsellor and a member of the Police Youth Club and sees his degree as deepening his ability to help the youth in both his school community (Troumaca) and his home community of Barrouallie.
Sylvorn Harry - Bachelor of Science: Human Resource Management
Sylvorn Harry, a former Cadet, is now a Police Constable in the Royal St Vincent & the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF). She is very community-oriented, involved in extracurricular activities at Secondary Schools and a member of the NGO Red Root, which assists unemployed women who are victims of sexual and other forms of abuse. She was assigned to the Welfare Division in the RSVGPF where she has gathered a keen understanding of Human Resources Management and has identified the need in her organisation.
Yonnick Samuel - Bachelor of Science: Human Resource Management
Yonnick Samuel is currently employed at a small local bank, First St. Vincent Bank, as a Loans Clerk and grew up in a single parent home. Nonetheless, he displays a strong sense of responsibility for his family and is the main breadwinner for his mother and younger siblings. He resides in a high crime area, which is marginalised by society and is considered a role model and provides mentorship for the other young men in the area. He selected Human Resources Management with hopes to better serve at his workplace and in his mentorship in his community.
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2022 Steel Pan Programmes with Sion Hill Euphonium Orchestra
Our 6th collaboration saw the UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust (UKFMCT) coming on board to fund the Sion Hill Euphonium Steel Orchestra (SHESO) initiative in setting up training programmes for children and teenagers in Sion Hill Village.
Programmes ran from August 2021 to September 2021 and were facilitated by SHESO at Sion Hill Pan Yard located above the capital Kingstown of St. Vincent.
Grant funding from the UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust enabled the following outcomes from this programme:
- Thirty-five (35) Steel Pan Sticks provided for the Graduates on the Programmes
- Three (3) tutors providing training sessions in music theory, reading and writing music, and basic history of the Steel Pan.
- An educational tour to The Montreal Gardens to get a view outside of the Pan Yard, build team spirit and appreciate the natural sites in SVG.
- Participants had the opportunity to compete in the National Panorama Competition
Over 35 children and teenagers participated in the Steel Pan Programme at a total cost of US$6,140
Sandy Bay Graduates
Sion Hill Graduates
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Press Conference for Project Kick-Off
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The Salvation Army Children’s Home 2021-22 Grant Programme
In January 2021, UK Friends of the MCT approved a grant for funding to the Salvation Army Children’s Home, which provided:
Three (3) dining sets to seat up to 18 persons
One (1) small-sized dining set to seat up to six (6) toddlers
Two (2) large tables, chairs and white board for a classroom area
Monthly Grocery Allowance
Stipend Contribution for two (2) House Mothers
Kitchen cookware, utensils and children-safe dinnerware
All furniture was built by a small business carpenter who welcome the income provided by this project.
La Soufrière Volcano erupted shortly after and delayed the project somewhat. Nonetheless, the project was fully completed in May 2022 and the Home is now outfitted with much needed furniture and kitchen necessity which will used at the Home for years to come.
It was indeed heartening to work together with the Salvation Army and the Carpenter and see the fruition of this Grant, which contributes towards the comfort, health, education and well-being of these children.
It is hoped that this assistance will afford these children, who already face unfortunate circumstances, the love and care deserving of every child.
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12 Shower Facilities, Laundry Sinks and Water Tank Storage Platforms – US$93,980
In collaboration with Roads, Building & General Services Authority (BRAGSA), we constructed 12 Shower Facilities with Wash Sinks and Water Tank Storage Platforms at 12 Schools that are used as evacuation centres. The schools were selected due to their large evacuee capacity and their large student population and includes:
- Barrouallie Government School
- West St. George Secondary School
- Layou Government School
- Fair Hall Primary School
- Buccament Bay Secondary School
- St. Clair Dacon Secondary School
- Bethel High School
- Stubbs Government School
- Lodge Village Government School
- North Union Secondary School
- C.W. Prescod Primary School
- Sandy Bay Secondary School
The objective is to provide appropriate shower facilities for evacuees in the event of future disasters.
The Mustique Charitable Trusts covered cost of materials while BRAGSA covered the cost of labour.
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Distribution in the Red and Orange Zones
In May 2021, the set-up of a Distribution Centre and Distribution Team saw the Mustique Charitable Trust office managing and executing the distribution of relief supplies. Our Team and trucks went into the Red and Orange Zones where we would distribute directly to the impacted villagers who were most in need. Our direct distribution lasted for nine (9) months from May 2021 to January 2022, reached over 14,000 villagers in 28 Villages.
Distribution Comes to an End
Distribution ended after nine (9) unforgettable months. It was indeed a challenging but very enlightening experience for all the Distribution Team Members who were with us on the ground. During that time, the Mustique VERF Distribution Team became a part of the communities in the Red and Orange Zones
We all have emotional memories and though it was hard at times, we all gave it our best for the benefit of those children, farmers and villagers that we saw in unfortunate circumstances.
It was a life-changing experience and all that was witnessed will constantly remain in our thoughts as we continue our objectives to help those most in need.
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