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Chinese embassy provides JMD 2.2 million grant for driving simulators for two Jamaican high schools
| Funder | Chinese Embassy |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Jamaica Ministry of Education, Youth & Information |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Start Date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| End Date | Mar 11, 2027 |
| Duration | 1,483 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 104007 |
Grant Description
On 17 February 2023, the Chinese Embassy in Jamaica handed over two computer-based driving simulators valued at ≈ J $2.2 million (≈ US $14,300, assumed currency) to Guy’s Hill High School (St Catherine) and Iona High School (St Mary).
The units, designed and manufactured in Kingston, form part of the embassy’s multi-year initiative to equip rural Jamaican schools with modern driver-education tools.
Each simulator features a full-size steering console, pedals, and software that replicates local road conditions, enabling students to develop safe-driving skills before taking the national licence test.
The simulators will be installed in the respective schools’ technical-vocational labs and incorporated into their Grade 11–13 curriculum for the 2023 academic year.
Staff Comments
1. The only source to mention the value of the donation described the value as '$2.2 million' without specifying the currency. This record assumes Jamaican dollars.
Sources & References
- Ambassador Chen Daojiang attended the handover ceremony of teaching equipment donated to Mount Gaithersburg High School and Iona High School in Jamaica/驻牙买加大使陈道江出席向牙盖斯山高中和爱奥那高中捐赠教学设备交接仪式
- Scenes from the Iona High School handing over of the Driving Simulator
- St Mary schools get driving simulators
- Iona High School Gets Driving Simulator- Donation from China Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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Jamaica Ministry of Education, Youth & Information
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