BOSA Newsletter, April 2017
“Generosity is doing something for someone without expecting anything in return”
Produced by:
Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA
Beersheba Primary School (Government Leased)
New Market P.O., Saint Elizabeth,
Jamaica West Indies
E-mail:Beershebaoldstudentsassn@gmail.com
Officers:
Glenis Daley, President
Victor Smith, Vice President
Vincent Samuels/Secretary/Treasurer, Newsletter Editor/Producer
Ann Hamilton, Assistant Secretary
Objective
The objective of BOSA Newsletter is to inform and educate the people in Beersheba Primary School Community and all Beersheba Primary School Alumni in Jamaica and the Diaspora by means of clean and wholesome news. In doing so, the Newsletter will continue to highlight and celebrate their achievements, mourn their losses, defend their rights and articulate their needs. With meticulous calculated professional news reporting, the Newsletter will ceaselessly expose the entrenched culture of silence, secrecy, non-response and pussy-footing that has characterized the unscrupulous tyrannical oligarchy rule that is tarnished with nepotism that is designed to frustrate Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) as it continues to work assiduously as the safety net and mentor for voiceless and vulnerable students who reside in the impoverished peasant farming Beersheba Primary School Community from falling through the cracks cognizant of the fact, that had it not been for intervention of the Association, these students would be left alone to fend for themselves contrary to the vision of James “Dick” Richards, (1872-1965), Beersheba Primary School Alumnus, Soldier, Self-made Businessman, Philanthropist and Icon.
Reflection On Beersheba Primary School alumni That Have Passed On.
In keeping with the decision of Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) to support a paperless friendly environment and go green, effective from Volume 16 of its newsletter, the Association will no longer list in its newsletter the names of Beersheba Primary School Alumni that have passed on.
All Beersheba Primary School Alumni, Honorary BOSA Members, Friends, Well-wishers, and all our other readers who are accustomed to see the names of those that have passed on listed in its newsletter, are asked to visit BOSA website: bosaonline.org where information is listed in full details and it will be updated periodically.
Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) wishes to express its sincere condolence to all family members and relatives of the deceased as they continue to grieve and mourn the loss of their love ones. May the memories of these bereaved love ones continue to linger in our heart and subliminal consciousness. Sunset in one land is sunrise in another.
Decision Taken By the School Board At Beersheba Primary School (Government Leased) And The Managing Committee For James Richards Educational Trust Fund Re Shanisa Jones, now University of Technology (UTECH) Student.
BOSA is pleased to provide an update to its comments on the above subject matter as they were written on page 1 of 12 and 2 of 12 in Volume 14 July 2013 of its Newsletter.
At an impromptu meeting convened by the Head Office of the Ministry of Education in Kingston at its Regional 5 office in Mandeville on May 7, 2016 to which the Secretary/Treasurer of BOSA was invited, the meeting that was Chaired by Ms. Latoya Davis, from the Internal Audit Department of the Ministry and was also attended by Ms. Masie Hamilton from that Department and Mrs. Tatlin E. Smith-Williams, Principal Beersheba Primary School – and which Rev. Phyllis Smith-Seymour, Chairman School Board Beersheba Primary School did not attend as she also did when the first meeting was held at the Head Office of the Ministry on March 13, 2013 – the following decisions were taken:
- All accounting records pertaining to James Richards Educational Trust Fund which the Principal Beersheba Primary School was requested to hand over to Internal Auditors from the Ministry of Education at the meeting will be audited.
- Four (4) queries raised by BOSA in its email message dated November 22, 2015 to Dr. Maurice D. Smith, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education in which the Association sought inter alia to ascertain if the signatures on James Richards Educational Trust Fund Account at The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited (Black River) are the same ones that Bermuda Trust Company (Former Trustee for the Fund) authorized in the legal document; Deed of Appointment And Termination James Richards Educational Trust Fund dated October 24, 2011 by which the former Trustee transferred the balance in the Fund to The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited (Black River Branch) to be managed by Beersheba Primary School (New Trustee) will be pursued.
- Point made by BOSA that decisions taken by meeting held at Beersheba Primary School under the Chairmanship of then Mrs. Nadine Leachman, Regional Director, Region 5, Ministry of Education on November 16, 20111 and March 6, 2012 were ultra vires because persons who attended the meeting purporting to be members of the School Board at Beersheba Primary School were not appointed by the Minister of Education on the recommendation of National Council on Education and the Board was therefore illegal.
- Claims submitted in favour of BOSA, Shanisa Jones and Vincent Samuels to the Chairman of the School Board at Beersheba Primary School seeking reimbursement of expenses from James Richards Educational Trust Fund for Shanisa Jones, qualified beneficiary of the Fund will be further examined in keeping with the legitimate directive given to Rev. Phyllis Smith-Seymour, Chairman of the School Board by Mrs. Elaine Foster-Allen, then Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education at the meeting that was held at the Ministry’s Head office in Kingston on March 13, 2013.
- Written outcome of all deliberations taken on the matter will be sent to BOSA.
For additional update on the above subject matter that is still outstanding and has not been resolved, our readers are asked to see news article captioned: Entrenched Culture of School Board At Beersheba Primary School And Ministry of Education is An Impediment To James Richards Educational Trust Fund that was posted at BOSA website bosaonline.org on November 16, 2016.
Following non response to letters that Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) sent to Mrs. Barbara Allen, Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, and another letter that the Association sent to the Acting Permanent Secretary in which 14 days ultimatum was given with indication that if no response is received, the Association will not be left with any other alternative but to seek redress in Court where the Association will be Plaintiff and the School Board at Beersheba Primary School and the Ministry of Education will be Defendants.
Acting on recommendation that Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) received from a learned Beersheba Primary School Alumnus, BOSA brought the unresolved outstanding contentious matter by registered letter to Senator Ruel Reid, Minister of Education asking him to intervene and amicably resolve the matter. Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) has not received any acknowledgment or response from the Minister of Education up to the date on which its quarterly newsletter is being prepared for publication.
Progress Report On Shanisa Jones, Nickayla Stevens, and Damanike Smith.
SHANISA JONES
Shanisa Jones continues her academic excellence as a student enrolled at the University of Technology (UTECH) Kingston Campus.
NICK AYLA STEVENS
Nickayla Stevens, despite her gripe over the volume of work that she has to do in Lower Six Form at Saint Elizabeth Technical High School, continues to do well Nickayla has been reminded repeatedly that when she is admitted to College/University, her course workload is not going to get any lighter.
DAMANIKE SMITH
Damanike Smith Continues to maintain her academic excellence as an enrolled student at HEART/NTA, Black River Campus.
Meet Sameika Maitland BOSA Adopted Achiever And Trailblazer
fiancially challenged grade 8, Form 3 boarding student at Hampton School, Malvern, Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica West Indies for whom Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) is safety net and monitor, received the Silver Award and recognition as a member of the Headmistress Round Table as commendation for her excellent academic performance for 2014/2015 school year. (Please view and read the news article that is posted on BOSA web page about Sameika’s achievement).
Beersheba Primary School Alumni, Honorary BOSA Members, Friends, Well-Wishers, Visitors to BOSA website and Readers of this newsletter in Jamaica and the Diaspora who would like to assist Sameika Maitland defray the cost of her boarding and tuition fees at Hampton School, should make checks (cheques) or money orders payable to Munro & Dickenson Trust – Hampton School and send them indicating that their donations is for Sameika Maitland, student ID 2923 to:
Mrs. Svetlana Crawford-Keane
Bursar Hampton School
Malvern P.O.
Saint Elizabeth
Jamaica West Indies
Please notify BOSA by email: beershebaoldstudentsassn@gmail.com to let the association know that your donations have been sent to the Bursar so that they can be reconciled with her and promptly acknowledged.
Sameika Maitland continues her excellent academic performance at Hampton School with her End of Year 2015/2016 Report showing that she achieved a grade of 82.8 which is A grade at her school.
BOSA Invaluable Beersheba Primary School Alumni, Honorary Members, Friends, And Well-Wishers
Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) wishes to place on record and express its sincere gratitude and appreciation to those Beersheba Primary School Alumni – including Winston and Sheila Hamilton, Roy Holness, Kenneth Smith, Dr. Trevor Hamilton, Dorette Lind, Nora Lawrence, Winston Hamilton, Neville “Butty” Cooke, Professor Patrick Brown, Merlene Holness-Pryce, Howard Hamilton et al for their invaluable financial support that they continue to give to the Association.
Need For GSAT Students Graduating Beersheba Primary To Be Computer Literate
Against the backdrop of information given on page 2 of 10 Volume 15 October 2013 under the above heading, and in light of recent announcements made by the Ministry of Education with respect to the introduction and provision of Computer Tablets to each student at the Primary Level, Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) met with the School Board at Beersheba Primary School (Government Leased) on December 4, 2013 to discuss the way forward regarding this matter.
Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) has received information from Mrs. Naomi Foster-Brooks, Acting Principal at Beersheba Primary School, New Market, Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica West Indies, that Broadband Internet Service is now available at the school.
Mrs. Foster-Brooks has informed BOSA that the new innovation will enable teachers at the school to do research that will enhance the teaching process. Mrs. Foster-Brooks has also informed BOSA that Parents in Beersheba Primary School Community have been advised that they can come to the school to learn how to use the service.
In keeping with its vision to ensure that all students who graduate from Beersheba Primary School are computer literate, BOSA has informed Mrs. Foster-Brooks that everything should be done to ensure that students – particularly those who are in grade 6 – should get hands on training and experience on the computer so that they will be able to do assignments in Information Technology (IT) that will be given to them when they are admitted to high schools.
In response to inquiry made by BOSA as to whether or not Beersheba Primary School has benefited from 17,500 Tablets that the Government of Jamaica through Universal Service Fund (USF) is to make available to schools in the island, Mrs. Foster-Brooks informed BOSA that none of these tablets will come to Beersheba Primary School because they have already been allotted to other schools.
By way of update on the above subject matter, our readers are invited to log in to BOSA website: bosaonline.org to read about the new innovation – Broadband Internet Service – that has finally come to Beersheba Primary School.
As Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) has indicated in the news article that is posted on its website, it is hoped that now that Broadband Internet Service is available at Beersheba Primary School, the Administration at the school will take appropriate action to ensure that students – particularly graduating students – will be given hands on experience on computers and taught how to browse the Internet to do research so that these students will graduate from the school computer literate and will not be embarrassed or placed at a disadvantage when they are given Information Technology (IT) assignments when they are admitted to high schools.
Bi-Monthly Meetings of BOSA
The Administration at Beersheba Primary School (Government Leased), has granted Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) permission to continue holding its bi-monthly general meeting in the main auditorium of the school.
Meetings are held in the main auditorium at Beersheba Primary School bi-monthly on the second Friday commencing at 4:00 p.m..
Fund Raising Activities In Connection With BOSA Support Fund for High School Students.
BOSA Members, Honorary BOSA Members, Friends, Well-wishers, and other Beersheba Primary School Old Students who have not yet heard but who through the help of other Old Students, and this News Letter, will be made aware of BOSA existence and the work that the Association has been doing in the interest and welfare of students at Beersheba Primary School, are urged to make Checks(Cheques)Money Orders for their generous financial contribution to BOSA Support Fund payable to BEERSHEBA OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION and is to be mailed to: Vincent Samuels, Secretary/Treasurer, Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) at 99 Jacaranda Avenue, Flat Rocks Subdivision, Black River P.O., Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica West Indies. All donations received will be promptly acknowledged in writing on BOSA official letter head.
Persons living in Jamaica, West Indies may deposit their generous financial contribution to BEERSHEBA OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION Savings Account No. 5501336655 at any Branch of Sagicor Bank Jamaica Limited and advise the Secretary/Treasurer of the Association when the deposit has been made so that such contributions can be promptly acknowledged in writing.
Meet The Achievers And Trailblazers
No profile has been received from anyone to be posted under the above heading in this newsletter.
Editor’s Note: If Beersheba Primary School (Government Leased) Alumni in Jamaica and the Diaspora would like to see themselves being featured under this heading, Alumni who have not yet responded to appeals made in BOSA Newsletters to send the Editor/Producer their curriculum vitae, academic, and communal profile as an attachment to the Association’s e-mail address: beershebaoldstudentsassn.@gmail.com as soon as possible so that they can be published in Volume 18 as well as future Volumes of the Newsletter.
Resolution To Rename Beersheba Primary School James Richards Primary School.
As a result of the above subject matter being thoroughly discussed with the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education in a meeting that was held at the Ministry’s Head Office in Kingston, Jamaica west Indies on March 13, 2013, and the matter being given full support by the Saint Elizabeth Parish Council, South Coast Resort Board and Jamaica Heritage Trust Foundation, Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) is hopeful that with the full backing of the entities named herein,the School Board at Beersheba Primary School (Government Leased) will do the right thing so that James “Dick” Richards, Beersheba Primary School Alumnus, Soldier, Self-made Businessman, Icon and Philanthropist will be officially recognized and honoured as an integral part of the heritage in Beersheba School Community.
Members of the School Board of Beersheba Primary School, New Market, Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica West Indies.
The National Council on Education (NCE) has published the names of the following persons whom the Honourable Minister of Education Senator Ruel Reid has appointed to serve on the School Board at Beersheba Primary School (Government School), New Market, Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica West Indies for 2016/2017 Academic School Year:
Chairman: Rev. Christopher Euphfa
Principal: Mrs. Tatlin Smith-Williams
Academic Member: Mrs. Naomi Foster-Brooks
PTA Member: Nickesha Lawrence
Community Member: Mr. Valdes Hamilton
Member 1: Mr. Michael Morgan
Our readers whom Beersheba Old Students association (BOSA) assumes are familiar with issues that have resulted in Senator Ruel Reid, Minister of Education asking the Chairman and few other members of the School Board at Hampton School, Malvern, Saint Elizabeth to submit their letters of resignation from the School Board effective April 1, 2017, are asked to note the remarks made by the Minister of Education as they were aired on Nationwide Radio FM 90 on February 23, 2017 that:
All School Boards are accountable to the Minister of Education.
- All arrangements with respect to Acting Principals in schools must be brought to and authorization must be obtained from the Ministry of Education and Finance.
- Under the Education Act and other Regulations, School Boards are not Entities unto themselves but they are accountable to the Minister of Education for all their actions.
It is refreshing that the Minister of Education has sensitized School Boards to the fact that when the Minister of Education gives legitimate directives to School Boards they must not be defied and must be carried out.
The Elesa Hamilton Scholarship Programme
Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) is pleased to announce that Harry Archer of New Savannah, New Market, Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica West Indies and a member of the graduating class of 2015 at Beersheba Primary School, is the first qualified beneficiary that has satisfied the criterion of 85 average to benefit from Elesa Hamilton Scholarship Programme.
Harry Archer – an orphan who is currently under the care giving and guidance of Angella Balds – began attending Saint Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) where the Ministry of Education placed him as a grade 7 student on the basis of his performance in the 2015 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT).
Harry Archer whose tuition fee of JMD 24,000.00 was paid by the scholarship programme was provided with three (3) suits of khaki uniforms and school supplies by Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA).
Cognizant of the strict criteria by which the scholarship programme is administered, Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) has arranged for Vincent Brown, Retired Trained Teacher at Beersheba Primary School to monitor Harry Archer in his school work so as to ensure that he will consistently maintain 85 average that will enable him to continue to benefit from the scholarship programme.
Because of the students Psychological Profile, BOSA Secretary/Treasurer met with Mr. Shields, Harry Archer’s Form Teacher who decided that he will make Mrs. Levy, Head of Guidance Counseling
Department aware of his challenges so that further intervention – including home visit – can be arranged to provide him with additional support that he needs.
GOLDEN THOUGHTS AND NUGGETS
“Saying goodbye is often the hardest task that one will ever undertake. However, it is often necessary, in moving forward, claiming new experiences, reaching new horizons and indeed transcending boundaries.”
Police Commissioner Dr. Carl Williams delivering his goodbye address to the men and women in the Jamaica Constabulary Force prior to his retirement on January 6, 2017
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“One of the many ways that we must re-socialize our citizens is with effective conflict resolution techniques to combat certain issues which have become prevalent in the society.”
Police Commissioner Dr. Carl Williams, Jamaica Constabulary Force.
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“Justice is the responsibility of every Jamaican. No one should be content with being a beneficiary of injustice.”
Rev. Burchell Taylor, Keynote Speaker at the National Prayer Breakfast that was held in Kingston, Jamaica west Indies on January 19, 2017.
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“What matters is not what party controls the government but whether our government is controlled by the people.” President Donald J. Trump, delivering his inaugural address as 45th President of the USA on January 20, 2017.
BOSA SCIENCE AND HEALTH CORNER
High Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know
When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? If you can’t remember, then it’s probably time to make an appointment with your primary care doctor. Why? Because you may have high blood pressure and not even know it. And having uncontrolled high blood pressure can be dangerous.
Uncontrollable high blood pressure places you at a high risk for a number of catastrophic health events. It’s present in 70% of people who have their first heart attack, 80% of people who have their first stroke, and 75% of people who have congestive heart failure. In fact, hypertension is one of the most common chronic conditions among adults in the United States.
75 million (one in three) adults have high blood pressure.
- 14 million (one in five) don’t know they have it.
- 37 million do not have it under control.
- 67 million people have “pre-hypertension”, meaning they are likely to develop high blood pressure.
What is high blood pressure?
Blood makes it possible for our cells to function, generate energy, grow tissues, and fight disease. Blood is delivered to every cell in our body through the cardiovascular system that consists of our heart, arteries, capillaries and veins.
Blood pressure is the measurement of force of each heartbeat against major blood vessels called arteries. It is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and includes systolic pressure (the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats) and diastolic pressure (the pressure in your arteries between heartbeats). The medical term for high blood pressure is hypertension.
Depending on your individual blood pressure you will fall into one of the following categories:
| CATEGORY | SYSTOLIC (TOP NUMBER) | DIASTOLIC (BOTTOM NUMBER) |
| Normal | Less than 120 | Less than 80 |
| Pre-hypertension | 120-139 | Less than 80-89 |
| Hypertension – Stage 1 | 140-159 | Less than 90-99 |
| Hypertension – Stage 2 | 160 or higher | Less than 100 or higher |
For example, a reading of 110/70 mmHg indicates that you have normal blood pressure. A reading of 128/72 mmHg would be indicative of pre-hypertension. A reading of 145/95 mmHg would be indicative of Stage 1 hypertension, and a reading of 185/110 mmHg would be indicative of Stage 2 hypertension.
Keep in mind that a single high reading does not necessarily indicate that you have high blood pressure. Your blood pressure can vary throughout the day. It will be lower when you’re asleep and when you wake up. It can rise if you’re nervous, active or under stress. In addition, certain drugs such as painkillers, nasal decongestants and some prescriptions can raise your blood pressure.
If your doctor suspects you have high blood pressure, he or she will take several readings overtime or ask you to monitor it at home for several days before making a formal diagnosis of high blood pressure.
Risk factors for high blood pressure
Hypertension affects men and women of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. The following factors can increase your risk to develop hypertension.
Factors you can’t control:
Family history: High blood pressure runs in families. Families with a history of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease or high cholesterol usually have a high risk of developing high blood pressure.
- Age. The risk of developing high blood pressure increases with age. About two-thirds of people in the U.S. who are over 65 have high blood pressure.
- Gender. Up to age 45 more men women have high blood pressure. From 46 to 54 men and women seem to be affected equally. After age 55, a higher percentage of women have high blood than men.
- Race. African Americans are 40% more likely to have high blood pressure than Caucasians.
Factors you can control:
- High salt/sodium intake. A diet high in salt and sodium has been directly linked with high blood pressure. A decrease in salt consumption has been shown to improve blood pressure.
- Excess weight. People who are overweight are three times more likely to develop high blood pressure. For people who are obese the risk is even higher.
- Unhealthy lifestyle. Smoking, heavy drinking and a sedentary lifestyle (low physical activity) are all recognized contributors to high blood pressure.
The “silent killer”
Part of the danger of hypertension is that it has no symptoms. Even if you can’t “feel” it, hypertension places a stress on your entire circulatory system. Over time, your heart and arteries can become less effective at pumping blood supply, such as your kidneys, eyes, and brain.
High blood pressure is often referred to as a “silent killer” because many people don’t realize they have it until they develop serious condition. It’s been identified as a contributing factor in many serious health conditions, including heart failure, heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, vision loss, hardening of the arteries, and dementia.
How to lower your risk of high blood pressure and complications
The good news is, high blood pressure can be easily detected and it is preventable and treatable. To protect yourself from the dangers and complications of high blood pressure:
- Get regular checkups. Your doctor will measure your blood pressure, pulse, and other “vitals” during your physical exam. Be sure to ask your provider what your blood pressure is and ask about any risk factors you have and possible ways to prevent or manage it.
- Lower your salt/sodium intake. Americans consume an average of 1 ½ teaspoons of salt (the equivalent of 3400 mg of sodium) every day. This is more than double of 1500 mg of sodium per day which the American Heart Association considers “healthy.” Fast foods and processed foods tend to be high in sodium, so be sure to read labels before you buy. Better yet, avoid processed foods as much as possible and opt for more fresh vegetables and fruits.
- Make healthy lifestyle changes. Eating a healthier diet with more vegetables and fruits, getting g regular exercise, reducing stress, consuming less alcohol and quitting smoking have all been shown to promote healthier blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health. Even small changes like switching to low-sodium soy sauce, climbing the stairs instead of taking the elevator can or meditating for five minutes a day can make a big difference in your health.
- Take your medication as directed. If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, your doctor may prescribe medication to control your blood pressure. If you are on medication be sure to continue taking it even if you “feel better.” Remember that high blood pressure has no symptoms and controlling it with medication doesn’t mean you don’t have it.
Awareness is the key to avoiding the dangers of high blood pressure. You can steer clear of the complications associated with hypertension by staying informed, adopting healthier lifestyle changes, and working with your health care provider.
Editor’s Note: The foregoing news article written by Dr. Richard Mallo, MD, Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, Graybill Medical Group, Escondido, California, USA; is taken from The Graybill Blog – Volume 5, Issue 2, February 2017.
DISCOVERY OF SLAVE BURIAL GROUND AT PAYNES TOWN, NEW MARKET, SAINT ELIZABETH, JAMAICA WEST INDIES
Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) again invites readers of its Newsletter to log in to its website: bosaonline.org to read and view photographs related to the above captioned news article that is published on its web page.
Mrs. Elvie Miller , 79 year old widow (owner of the property on which the Slave Burial Ground is located) and her daughter Mrs. Madge Mullings who reside on the same property, is awaiting the visit from Archaeologists from the History and Archaeological Department of the university of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica West Indies and Jamaica National Heritage Trust to take over, preserve and secure the site where the mortal remains of Hon. John Salmon, former Custos Rotulorum for Saint Elizabeth and President of the Legislative Council in Jamaica, Samuel John Manley, grandfather of Norman Washington Manley, former Prime Minister of Jamaica and Jamaican National Hero and myriad African Ancestors are buried.
Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) and Paynes Town/New Market Community anxiously await the visit of Archaeologists from the History and Archaeology Department University of the West Indies (Mona campus), Jamaica National Heritage Trust to fulfill their written commitments to visit the historic site with a view to preserve and secure the site and declare it a National Heritage Site.
As a result of the significant discovery of the Slave Burial Ground, Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) in anticipation of New Market – including Carr District, birthplace of James “Dick” Richards – being declared a National Heritage Site by Jamaica National Heritage Trust – has written to the Ministry of Youth and Culture (copied to other related Government Ministries, Agencies and Quasi Agencies and Hon. J. C. Hutchinson, Member of parliament NW Saint Elizabeth and Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Investment, Commerce and Agriculture requesting that favourable consideration is given to refurbish the Old New Market Police Station into a Museum that will be managed by a trained professional Curator.
Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) is delighted to inform readers of its Newsletter that as a result of representation that the Association made to Government Ministries and Agencies to rid the Old Police Station at New Market of Squatters who had illegally occupied the building, that the building has been repossessed and the entire premises is being cleaned and cleared of thick overgrowth and vegetation. The Association looks forward to the building being turned into a museum and the monument that was built on the site and dedicated in a civic ceremony on the night when Jamaica gained Independence from Great Britain refurbished.
BOSA DEVOTIONAL
Which one of us has not wounded the heart of someone dear to us by uttering a harsh word? By doing so, unknown to us, we disturb the peace and quiet of the hour and we can undo much of the good that we have done toward those we love.
Hanna Moore, the 18th century English Writer said: “A small unkindness is a great offence.” In a world in which love has grown cold, a kindness that comes from the heart of God is one of the most helpful and healing thing we can offer to others.
Editor’s Note: We wish to remind our readers that as part of its vision to contribute to a paper free environment as well as to use Information Technology (IT) to minimize cost, Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA) will no longer circulate its Newsletters by Post Office and hand delivery. Effective immediately, BOSA Newsletters will be posted quarterly on its website: bosaonline.org. It is my sincere wish that all our readers will have a Peaceful, Blessed and Spirit-filled summer.
“A heart that is focused on others will not be consumed with self”
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