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LOGOS 2 BOOKSHIP DOCKS IN KINGSTON

Jamaicans of all walks of life, once again have the privilege of accessing affordable books, courtesy of the international charity book ship, MV Logos 2 which is in the island from February 11-March 12.

Transport and Works Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill in his capacity as Deputy Prime Minister extended welcome on behalf of the government and people of Jamaica at the official welcoming ceremony for the vessel on Saturday, February 10. The ceremony took place aboard the ship which is docked at the Rockfort Cement Company Pier.

Delivering the welcome at the ceremony, Minister Pickersgill noted that “ The work carried by Educational Book Exhibits Ltd. of the UK over the past thirty-six years through the MV LOGOS and its successor, the Logos 2, bears testimony to the largely untapped but very real possibilities that can unfold for mankind, when humanity is really at the forefront of our everyday considerations.”

Pointing to the humanitarian efforts of the LOGOS 2, Minister Pickersgill said, “we have all as citizens of our global village as a result of awesome developments in information technology, been far more exposed and aware in recent years of the true nature of the devastation often accompanying natural disasters. The LOGOS 2 has also been involved in and has provided significant humanitarian relief in times of tragedy, and often, where there is simply just the need.”

The LOGOS 2 which is making its first visit to Jamaica, has been in existence for seventeen years and has played host to some nine million persons from 82 countries. In addition to the ship’s exhibition of books, the programme includes wholesome training seminars for families and young people, as well as cultural presentations.

The core values of the book ship were highlighted by Minister Pickersgill as “ loving God; esteeming people; working as a team and serving with excellence”, values he says have ‘been in great measure the foundation on which the success of your mission has been built.”