U.S. donates Amistad movie to schools

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| Public Affairs Officer of the U.S Embassy handing over the DVDs to Celeste Clarke-Cox of the Ministry of Education while students of St. Winifred’s and the Irvin Wilson School look on. |
As part of its continuing support of the historic visit of the schooner Amistad, the United States Embassy presented 35 copies of the movie to the Ministry of Education.
The presentation, which took place dockside at the Flour Mill where the replica of the 19th century cargo schooner is anchored, was witnessed by a number of school children lined up to tour the ship.
Later in the morning Public Affairs Officer of the U.S. Embassy, Mr. John C. Roberts journeyed to Wickham/Lewis Boardwalk to witness the first of two lunch time children’s concerts also sponsored by the Embassy and put on in support of the visit of the Amistad. full story.