Transjamaican Highway Limited (TJH), the developer of the toll roads in Jamaica, gave cash and furniture to Bridgeport Basic School recently.

"As the developer of Highway 2000, TransJamaican Highway Limited has keen interest in sponsoring institutions and activities close to the highway. It was, therefore, the pleasure of the organisation to partner with the Mayor of Portmore Keith Hinds in supporting the Bridgeport Community Basic School through the donation of pieces of office furniture and a cheque valued at $100,000. The contribution was very well received by the school's principal, Natalie Gilmore, who had indicated that there was much work to be done to the school and its grounds," a release from TJH stated.

Both TJH and its subcontractor, Jamaican Infrastructure Operator Limited (JIO), the company responsible for operating and maintaining Highway 2000 toll roads, have been very active in funding local agencies. As part of its commitment to Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility ideals, JIO has also been making timely contributions towards select charity needs at the institutional level that promote worthy community projects. Its undertaking generally takes the form of financial contribution or donation of office equipment in good working condition. Recently, a contribution of $100,000 was made in support of Mayor Keith Hinds' Labour Day 2010 initiative to paint the Windsor School of Special Education in Greater Portmore.

For the past two years, financial contributions have also been made to the Braeton Seventh-day Adventist Church in Portmore. The church has a special social outreach programme which provides several services mainly to the indigent and other members of the community in which the church is located.

The services include free health checks, medical screening and health education information about chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension and heart attacks; Skills training for unemployed youth, which covers areas such as dressmaking and culinary arts and plumbing, with volunteer trainers solicited from the national vocational institutions.

Contributions have also been made to the Portmore Missionary Prep School and repeated support given to Mustard Seed Communities and the Portmore Health Care Complex.

Highway 2000 also continues to make a positive economic impact on the communities within which it functions. Transjamaica highway stated that there are approximately 60 Portmore residents employed at Highway 2000 toll plazas. "This degree of employment undoubtedly contributes favourably to the community-specific economy and ultimately that of the country."