Eight Jamaican Schools Receive Water Stations Through Church of Jesus Christ Initiative

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Eight schools in Jamaica received water stations and reusable bottles through the Hydrate Caribbean project, supported by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to improve access to drinking water and promote healthy hydration habits among students.

The ceremonies took place September 14–18 at Edith Dalton James High School, Mavis Bank High School, Tarrant High School, Kingston Technical High School, Papine High School, Clan Carthy High School, Pembroke Hall High School and Oberlin High School.

The presentations were held during school devotionals and included students, teachers, school administrators, local leaders and project representatives. This phase followed the launch of Hydrate Caribbean on June 25, 2026.

The water stations and reusable bottles are intended to make it easier for students to stay hydrated throughout the school day and contribute to the well-being of the school communities benefiting from the initiative.

On September 18, representatives of the Church of Jesus Christ also participated in the opening of the STETHS Alumni Legacy Project at St. Elizabeth Technical High School in Santa Cruz. The ceremony included a ribbon cutting and the formal presentation of the project keys. Vaughn Pinnock delivered remarks on behalf of the Church during the event.