Chief Fire Officer, Everette O’Garro; Delta Petroleum’s Regional Manager, Bevis S. Sylvester; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Osmond Petty; and Prime Minister, Dr the Honourable Timothy S. Harris (pictured at centre), attended the opening ceremony in Basseterre. Photo: SK

Prime Minister, Dr the Honourable Timothy S. Harris along with Delta Petroleum Nevis staff. Photo: SKNIS

The 16th Annual Summer Safety Programme organized by the St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services (SKNFRS), got off to an excellent start on Monday July 16, 2018, with hundreds of children eager to make new friends and learn safety practices they can apply in their daily lives. Photo: Team of Reporters

Fire Sub Station Officer, Rommel Williams, welcomed the dignitaries and the children to the opening and said that the department was pleased to host the camp again this year. Photo: Team of Reporters

The fun kicked off early with an announcement that each child will receive a voucher for $15 that can be used to purchase any product from Delta Petroleum. Photo: Team of Reporters

Trivia Question

Fire Sub Station Officer, Rommel Williams, welcomed the dignitaries and the children to the opening and said that the department was pleased to host the camp again this year.

The fun kicked off early with an announcement that each child will receive a voucher for $15 that can be used to purchase any product from Delta Petroleum.

Two trivia questions also saw cash prizes of $200 and $500 presented to Solanah Wilkinson, 7, from the Seventh Day Adventist Primary School and Desanique Bloyce, 9, from the Maurice Hillier Memorial School respectively.

The funds must be used to purchase books.

The company was saluted for accepting its corporate social responsibility by contributing to the summer camp.

 Delta Petroleum has been onboard for three years and donated $5,000 this year – the highest yet – to offset some of the costs associated with hosting the programme.

The donation makes them the primary private sponsor.

20 Instructors

The students were encouraged to learn all that they can from the 20 instructors as they explore fire safety, water safety, traffic safety, disaster preparedness and the dangers of crime and violence.

 Most importantly, they were urged to pass on the knowledge to their peers.

The theme for the 16th Annual Summer Programme is “Protecting the Future of Our Federation through Fire Safety Awareness.”

The camp runs from July 16 to 20, 2018, and caters to 300 children between the ages of five to 12 years. It is being held simultaneously at the Basseterre Fire Station, Edgar T. Morris Primary School in Tabernacle, and Sandy Point Primary School.

Chief Fire Officer, Everette O’Garro; Delta Petroleum’s Regional Manager, Bevis S. Sylvester; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Osmond Petty; and Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy S. Harris, attended the opening ceremony in Basseterre.