EdgeChem adds colour to Labour Day

EdgeChem Jamaica Limited, in partnership with the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Digicel Foundation, the National Housing Trust (NHT), and Sagicor Foundation, supported beautification and improvement works at six public institutions this Labour Day, Friday, May 23, as part of its continued support for national development.

The project focused on schools and hospitals across Kingston and St Catherine, with teams repainting classrooms, restoring early childhood spaces, marking roads, and upgrading rest areas for medical staff. The projects took place at Allman Town Primary School, Rousseau Primary School, Jackson’s Basic School, Cotton Piece Early Childhood Development Centre, Pineapple Basic School and the Kingston Public and Victoria Jubilee hospitals.

Doreen Frankson, founder and deputy executive chairman of the paint manufacturing company, said the support for these Labour Day initiatives is the company’s way of contributing meaningfully to public life.

“This initiative is about more than paint, it is about how we use our resources and expertise to improve the places that serve our communities every day,” she said. “From classrooms to clinics, these are the spaces where lives are shaped, and we’re proud to play a role in their upkeep.”

Each location received tailored support in collaboration with EdgeChem’s partners: from classroom painting and recreational upgrades at the primary and basic schools, to external marking and staff area improvements at the hospitals. EdgeChem will supply all paint and coatings, as well as technical guidance and on-site support from its staff.

This year’s activities form part of EdgeChem’s broader efforts to invest in community infrastructure through practical, hands-on support. The company has participated in previous Labour Day projects, using its locally manufactured products to support safe and sustainable upgrades to public spaces.