PORTLAND, Jamaica — In a significant boost for educational development, Titchfield High School has received a substantial JMD $1 million donation from Island Car Rentals, a prominent member of the ICR Holdings Group. The contribution is strategically allocated to enhance both the Sports Department and the Schools’ Challenge Quiz program, creating expanded avenues for student advancement in athletic pursuits and academic excellence.
The formal presentation occurred on March 6th by Ryan Parkes, Group CEO of ICR Holdings Limited, during a National Environment Week workshop hosted by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) on the school campus. Mr. Parkes, a distinguished alumnus of Titchfield High, articulated a profound personal connection to the institution, crediting it as a foundational pillar in his subsequent business achievements.
Emphasizing the donation’s deeper significance, Parkes stated, ‘This contribution from Island Car Rentals transcends mere corporate social responsibility. It represents a conscious investment in preserving and empowering an institution that has been instrumental in shaping the trajectories of myself and countless other ambitious Jamaicans over many years.’
The NEPA-led workshop, which provided the backdrop for the ceremony, assembled roughly 80 participants, including students, educators, and environmental club coordinators from various schools across Portland and St. Thomas. The event focused on promoting environmental stewardship, active youth involvement, and sustainability projects within the Jamaican educational system.
The occasion was graced by several dignitaries, notably Matthew Samuda, Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change; Leonard Francis, CEO of NEPA; Richard A. Thompson, Principal of Titchfield High; alongside senior ICR executives Opal Brown-Parkes, Group Chief of People and Culture, and Nichole Brackett Walters, Group Chief of Marketing and Sales.