Representatives of the Salvation Army (SA) Caribbean Territory Leaders Colonels Onal and Edmane Castor stationed in Kingston, Jamaica paid a courtesy visit to Honourable Prime Minister Sarah Wescot Williams on Monday.
The visit was in the context of the Commander’s visit to the territories under his jurisdiction.
The Commander pointed out that the SA’s overall mission as a global agency reaching out to persons in need.
The Sint Maarten officer highlighted the area of work the local chapter carries out reaching the needy in our community.
The SA local chapter has worked with Government on projects such as the Brooks Towers Agreement (BTA), especially where communication with non-natives is concerned.
The SA local chapter also allows Government to use one of its buildings as a hurricane shelter during the six-month season.
The local chapter has also embarked on an initiative to provide basic emergency training for youngsters.
"I explained government’s focus on community empowerment through the agencies in the respective districts and the community help desk concept as part of the Integrated Neighbourhood Development Program.
"The exchange of information mutually was most welcomed and Government commends the SA on its efforts and initiatives," Hon. Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams told the Department of Communications (DCOMM) on Wednesday.