Trade Winds Citrus Limited, makers of Tru-Juice, pulled out all the stops yesterday afternoon when Managing Director Peter McConnell invited 10 St Dominic Preparatory School students to join him and a few of his executives for lunch. The cherub-faced youngsters from grades two through six were great ambassadors for the Linstead-based school. The event was more than Trade Winds giving the students a riverside dining experience, as it is sure to jump-start their appreciation of fine dining and understanding of etiquette.

William Mafood

The event was the fifth in the Jamaica Observer’s 2018 Applaud It! series. In its fifth year, Applaud It! is an initiative that provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders to meet the next generation exactly where they are at and guide them through an experience that exposes them to social and dining skills.

McConnell was joined by his wife Stephanie, head of international commerce Richard Groves, and head of marketing and corporate communications Marsha Lumley.

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