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Russell Rousseau, CEO and Chairman of All Dive and Marine Services (centre) presented a cheque valued at $20,000.00 to Deputy Commissioner of Police Meredith Charles and Major Leroy Percival of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force on Monday. |
Basseterre, St. Kitts (May 23, 2005): The message of the Minister of the National Security which stresses a collaborative venture between security forces, public sector institutions and private sector agencies and individuals to effectively combat crime has resonated with Russell Rousseau.
Rousseau, CEO and Chairman of All Dive and Marine Services presented a cheque valued at $20,000.00 to Deputy Commissioner of Police Meredith Charles and Major Leroy Percival of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force on Monday. The funds will be used to aid the purchase of vehicles, which will remain unmarked and used for surveillance and transport duties.
The handing over ceremony was held at the office of the Minister of National Security and was witnessed by Minister Hon. G. A. Dwyer Astaphan and his Permanent Secretary Astona Browne, Assistant Commissioner of Police Austin Williams, Police Chaplain Pastor Leroy Benjamin and Rudy Morton of the Frigate Bay Development Corporation.
All Dive and Marine Services is the company carrying out the replenishment of South Frigate Bay and the revetment of North Frigate Bay. Mr. Rousseau noted that although his company is not based in St. Kitts and Nevis he feels compelled to give back to the community.
We have put donations into sport, into culture, into change groups, Rousseau revealed. & we think the (improvement of the) social element reduces the work that the police and the army has to do. Our focus is trying to help in all areas. & if the youth, especially, is mobilized in sport and culture and other things it will keep them focused in the things other than crime.
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Minister of National Security Hon. G. A. Dwyer Astaphan has been stressing a collaborative effort in fighting crime |
The CEO and chairman also issued a challenge to the corporate and private citizenry. We want to challenge the people out there. We need you to follow. Put your money where your mouth is & because we are one Caribbean and whatever affects one island will eventually affect all of us, he stressed.
The security officials were very grateful for the contribution and expressed this sentiment to Mr. Rousseau.
It is my pleasure to be part of this simple yet impressive ceremony, deputy police commissioner Charles said. This is no small measure. It is a propitious sign and a good omen and it is my belief that other stakeholders will follow the lead of Mr. Rousseau and make similar donations.
It is not mere talk, mere rhetoric but meaningful actions that will help to develop and enhance the professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness of the Police Force.
Minister Astaphan also noted his appreciation for the donation and expressed confidence that Mr. Rousseau will remain a good corporate citizen and friend of all Caribbean people.
