By LINDSAY THOMPSON
NASSAU, Bahamas, May 8, 2019 – Donations continue to pour in to fund the transformation and rejuvenation of the historic Over-the-Hill Community, aimed at enhancing the lives of residents through cultural upliftment and economic empowerment.
During a press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis acknowledged the receipt of $500,000 in separate presentations for the Over-the-Hill Community Development Partnership Initiative.
Businessman Mark Holowesko gave $100,000 to the Small Business Development Centre for small business grants for residents in the area. The cheque was presented to Jeffrey Andrews, chairman of the Small Business Development Centre. Mr. Holowesko also donated an additional $100,000 to the Over-the -Hill Community Foundation for broader upgrades in the area; that cheque was presented to Robert Turnquest, chairman of the Over-the-Hill Community Foundation.
And, Albany Bahamas made good on a second tranche of its donation in the amount of an additional $300,000 towards the redevelopment of the Southern Recreation Grounds. This brings Albany’s contribution to $600,000 – facilitated through Dr. Tyrone McKenzie, former Senior Vice-President.
The Prime Minister thanked the donors for their “generous donations”, which he referred to as “gifts”, aimed at improving the quality of life for residents in Over-the-Hill. He pointed out that residents owning small businesses — such as barber shops, hair salons and tyre repair shops — are to receive $2,500 to $3,500 to improve their services. The Foundation will ensure the funds donated will see upgrades to the environment to provide a better quality of life for residents.
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