OVER 75 children residing in the Linden community of Victory Valley were outfitted on Wednesday with back-to-school supplies including backpacks and stationery by Minister within the Ministry of Natural Resources, Simona Broomes.

Over the last few months, Broomes has been very active in the community. Chairman of the community’s CDC Anthony Roberts said that he had approached the minister for help after being cognisant that many parents cannot afford to send their children to school with new supplies.

Nursery, primary and secondary schoolchildren and their parents flocked the community centre to benefit from the donation. In her short address, Broomes said that following the President’s vision to have an educated society, she is playing her role in assisting parents to ensure their children return to school, so as to get an education. The parents and children expressed their gratitude to the minister for lending a helping hand to the grassroot persons.

“The minister is always lending a helping hand, she has been doing a lot for us, we have a lot to be thankful for. Many parents here today cannot afford to send their children back to school with new stuff and so the children, only a few days before they return to school, can smile that they will go back with new bags and other stuff,” one parent said. Minister

Broomes plans to do more drives before the re-opening of schools on Monday