West St. George Secondary School Receives $60,000 in Food Lab Equipment

A photograph of stoves donated to the West St. George Secondary School, as posted by the Agency for Public Information.

By R. Butcher. Updated 10:59 a.m., Friday, September 26, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

The West St. George Secondary School received a donation of $60,000 worth of kitchen equipment from the Mustique Charitable Foundation on September 25 to support its Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme.

The handing-over ceremony was held at the school, where Area Representative and Minister of Education Hon. Curtis King said the government is committed to delivering high-quality education.

Mr. King said that skills acquired through the many TVET programme help make individuals more marketable and urged students to seize the opportunities available.

Miss Natalia Gill, a representative of the Mustique Charitable Foundation, said the foundation is committed to supporting initiatives that help unearth the potential of the nation’s youth.

She added that the introduction of TVET programme into secondary schools allows students to gain hands-on experience that can be quickly applied in the workforce, particularly in the culinary arts and hospitality sector. She also challenged the students to take full advantage of the facility and the opportunity.

Chief Education Officer Kay Martin-Jack said the donation is a significant investment in the youth and the future of the country, and she thanked the Mustique Charitable Foundation for its contribution.

This information was provided by the Agency for Public Information.