THE CARIBBEAN Cement Company has made a cash donation to the University of Technology (UTech), to help with the completion of a piece of sculpture by Trinidadian artist, Peter Minshall, which is to be added to the Caribbean Sculpture Park at the campus.
Representatives of the company presented the cheque to UTech's president, Dr. Rae Davis, in the presence of the Cultural Director, Pat Ramsay, at the Centre for the Arts at the university in Kingston. The company's delegation included Lystra Sharpe, public relations officer and Alice Hyde, acting marketing manager.
Dr. Davis thanked the company for the assistance, noting that it would help significantly in the efforts to develop the Sculpture Park.
In her remarks, Mrs. Ramsay said she was pleased with the contribution, and was looking forward to other private sector donations toward the development of the park.
She noted that some companies had already sponsored other pieces of artwork mounted in the park.
"This is not just a Sculpture Park for Jamaica, it's a park... for the entire Caribbean," Mrs. Ramsay said.
The Cultural Director said the vision was that the park would become a significant landmark in the Caribbean that would attract world attention, not only for aesthetic purposes, but also as a symbol of unity and peace throughout the region.
Mrs. Sharpe said the company felt the need to contribute to the cause, because it was part of the company's commitment and thrust to build Jamaica, specifically through health, education, sport and the performing and visual arts.
"We feel this is a good opportunity to help," she told the Jamaica Information Service (JIS).
While the presentation was being made in the Centre for the Arts, students of the university led a delegation of 23 journalists from the United States on tour of the park, explaining the significance of the nine pieces on display. The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is hosting the journalists.
