Berger Paints backs Hunts Bay Police Station facelift and wider community upgrades

Berger Paints Jamaica is broadening its community outreach through upgrades to shared public facilities, with its latest completed project centred on the Hunts Bay Police Station in St Andrew. The company provided paint and coating materials earlier this year to support improvement works at the station, which now has a renewed look and a tidier, more work-ready setting for police personnel and visitors.

The Hunts Bay project sits within Berger's larger programme of partnerships with civic organisations, schools and government bodies. Through the initiative, the company is helping to improve and preserve common-use spaces in communities across Jamaica.

“For many years, Berger Paints Jamaica has been a steadfast and valued partner of the St Andrew South Police Division,” said Senior Superintendent of Police Damion Manderson, commanding officer of the St Andrew South Police. “We’d like to extend sincere gratitude to Berger for their continued support and investment in creating cleaner, more welcoming and aesthetically pleasing environments. This contribution not only enhances the physical appearance of our facilities, but also supports our ongoing commitment to excellence.”

Berger has also backed similar work elsewhere. In St Elizabeth, the company provided paint for renovation work at the Black River Post Office, contributing to better surroundings for employees and customers. In southeastern Clarendon, it assisted with improvements to community public spaces, including areas affected by Hurricane Melissa last October. The company has focused on modest but specific interventions where visible upgrades can quickly benefit users.

Schools are another major part of Berger's outreach. At St Jude's Primary School, the company supported a beautification exercise intended to make the compound more inviting for learning. The work involved repainting walls, fixing up planter boxes and improving bathroom areas.

Veronica Taylor-Smellie, president of the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston, which worked with Berger on the St Jude's project, praised the company's contribution. “We are extremely grateful to Berger for partnering with us on the St Jude's Primary School beautification project. Through Berger's generous donation of paint, we were able to refurbish planter boxes, refresh the school's bathrooms, and brighten walls throughout the compound. While the day's activities also included planting flowers, Berger's support played a critical role in transforming the space and creating a more welcoming environment for students and staff. We thank Berger for its support and look forward to continuing this valued partnership.”

Berger has presented the projects as part of its wider business approach, not isolated acts of assistance. The company says its contribution goes beyond manufacturing paint and includes support for places Jamaicans depend on in everyday life.

“At Berger, we believe our role extends beyond providing quality paint products. We are committed to supporting initiatives that improve the spaces that matter most to Jamaicans, whether they are schools, community facilities, government institutions, or public service buildings. Through these partnerships, we are helping to create environments that inspire pride, encourage engagement, and contribute to stronger communities,” said Dwaine Williams, general manager.