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The Barbershop Project
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took the thorough planning of the Commanding Officer, Battalion
Second-in-Command and other members of the 2nd Battalion The
Jamaica Regiment to renovate the barbershop at the Moneague Training Camp,
St Ann. This facility is shared by soldiers of the Battalion, soldiers of
the other Regular Infantry Battalion (1st Battalion The Jamaica
Regiment), who rotate to Moneague annually, and other members of the Jamaica
Defence Force who use the training camp. The repairs would take some time
and the barbershop had to be closed for over a month to facilitate its
remodelling.
During the initial planning, Ex-Corporal Williams of the Unit heard about
the project and offered to assist with workmen and material from his
company, Superior Drywall Construction Ltd, located in the parish. Despite
the help that Ex Corporal Williams gave, it was still an uphill task to
finance the completion.
The remodelling of the Barbershop started on a rainy afternoon.
Notwithstanding the inclement weather, Ex-Corporal Williams and his team
worked enthusiastically alongside the Battalion Second-in-Command, Major
Andrew Sewell, and the barbers, Corporal Delton Rodney, Privates Williams
and Adams to start the project.
Success
does not come easily as there are always obstacles in the way. To achieve
an aim there is always an obstacle to overcome. The Barbershop was no
exception. Cash and material became limited on more than one occasion, but
providence came to the project’s aid through the conscientious members of
the Battalion who contributed additional cash and material to continue the
project. Working concurrently, another team dedicated long hours to making
the furniture for the Barbershop. Those who provided their labour gained
knowledge of dry wall construction technique and tiling.
Finally, the Barbershop was satisfactorily renovated with new tiles and
furnishing. A brief ceremony was held on 14 December 2005 immediately
after the Christmas Men’s Dinner to celebrate the reopening of the
Barbershop. The Battalion was mustered and witnessed the cutting of the
ribbon by Ex-Cpl Williams and Corporal Rodney.
Other notable participants were the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel
Daniel Pryce; Major Sewell who acted as the Master of Ceremony; and the
Force Chaplain, Major Sirrano Kitson, who blessed the proceedings.
Colonel Pryce presented a plaque to Ex-Cpl Williams. Other guests included
Colonel Audley Carter, Inspector General, and the Force Sergeant Major,
Warrant Officer Class One Patrick Morris.
The newly renovated Barbershop stands as an edifice of pride and a reminder
that success can be achieved through hard work, dedication and discipline.
WO1 Collie Petgrave |
