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BCIC helps in mobilising search for missing youngsters

Published:Thursday | July 22, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Peter Levy (left), managing director of British Caribbean Insurance Company (BCIC), hands over the keys to a Toyota Corolla motor car to children's rights activist Betty Ann Blaine. BCIC will also provide a year's insurance for the vehicle. - Ian Allen/Photographer

Philando Neil, Gleaner Intern

Hear the Children's Cry on Tuesday received a car from British Caribbean Insurance Company (BCIC) to facilitate the group's assistance in searching for missing or abducted children.

Children's rights activist Betty Ann Blaine, convenor of the lobby, said the number of missing and abducted children in Jamaica was alarming and that it was the responsibility of everyone to work together in solving the crisis.

"The problem is getting worse every day and it is not getting better. This is a nice start that BCIC has provided us with and we are extremely grateful," she said.

Blaine was speaking at the handing over ceremony held at the company's Kingston office on Tuesday. BCIC has also provided comprehensive insurance for one year.

"We are hoping that they will be reassured that we are here to serve and protect them," Blaine asserted.

Street patrols

The lobby's executive director said she recently met with Jamaica Constabulary Force officials in a bid to increase street patrols. Police vehicles would be strategically placed at various locations to protect children, especially during peak hours.

Meanwhile, managing director of BCIC Peter Levy said he was proud that the insurance company came on board.

"I believe that any group that seeks to protect our children is well deserving of this gift. We are pleased to be the donors and we hope that this will aid in solving the problem of missing and abducted children," Levy said.