(EMU) – St. Kitts, Tuesday, January 12, 2021: With its continued attempts to
keep children safe and healthy, the Ministry of Education accepted with
gratitude a donation of fifty (50) Infrared thermometers from Waters Anchor
Center for Health and Wellness, a privately owned medical facility located in
Frigate Bay, St. Kitts.
Speaking on behalf of Waters Anchor Center for Health and Wellness, Nurse
Teresa Hamilton expressed in keeping with their aim “to promote health
within the federation” Waters Anchor Center for Health and Wellness felt it
a necessity to present the thermometers to the Ministry so as to ensure
that schools are effectively equipped to comply with the National Covid-19
protocols. In expressing gratitude, Minister of Education, Hon. Jonel
Powell, commended Waters Anchor Center for Health and Wellness on
fulfilling their corporate responsibility, by giving back to the communities
which they serve.
He posited that the donation was a good gesture as the thermometers are
“tools of necessity”. Minister Powell reminded those who were present to
adhere to the Covid-19 protocols that have been implemented for their
safety.
The minister also took the opportunity at the first principals meeting for
2021 to extend blessings for the new school term. Minister Powell thanked
the principals, their respective faculties and students, he commended the
educators for their hard work, dedication, tact and flexibility in handling
the curveballs meted out to them through the presence of Covid-19.
The school heads were encouraged to enforce adherence to the protocols as
schools are deemed as high risk areas for the transmission of the virus.
Minister Powell sought to motivate the principals further by urging them to
“Keep up the good work”.
Under the guidance of global experts Waters Anchor provides a number of
comprehensive treatment services; including Health and Wellness
Screening, Physical Therapy, Interventional Pain Management, and Lab
work. According to, Waters Anchor their service offers new levels of
healthcare that meets international standards as their teams of both local
and international physicians are committed to leading the way in private,
personalized and compassionate healthcare. Waters Anchor is located at
Zenway Boulevard, Frigate Bay
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