Whitney Institute Receives MacBook Airs for Digital Arts Program

Bermuda Government News

Published March 25th, 2026

Detected March 26th, 2026

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Mailboxes Unlimited donated nine MacBook Air laptops to Whitney Institute Middle School to enhance its digital arts program. The donation aims to bridge traditional and modern graphic design skills for students. Mailboxes Unlimited also confirmed continued sponsorship of the Annual Schools Art Exhibition and its 'Whole Package Art Scholarship'.

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Mailboxes Unlimited has donated nine MacBook Air laptops to Whitney Institute Middle School, specifically for the Visual Art classroom. This donation is intended to equip students with the tools for digital art and visual storytelling, integrating industry-standard hardware into the curriculum. The school will maintain these laptops as a permanent lab resource.

This initiative by Mailboxes Unlimited also includes a $1,000 prize sponsorship for the "People's Choice" winners at the Annual Schools Art Exhibition and a $5,000 scholarship for the best digital art submission through their "Whole Package Art Scholarship." These contributions underscore Mailboxes Unlimited's commitment to supporting arts initiatives and fostering creativity and technology skills among young people in Bermuda.

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Whitney Institute Elevates Digital Arts with MacBook Air Donations from Mailboxes Unlimited

25 March, 2026

Students at Whitney Institute Middle School have received a boost to their Visual Arts programme following a significant investment from a long-standing community partner.

Mailboxes Unlimited recently presented the school with nine MacBook Air laptops for the Visual Art classroom.

The donation aims to bridge the gap between traditional fine arts and modern graphic design.

By integrating industry-standard hardware into the curriculum, Whitney Institute will now provide students with the specific tools needed to master digital art and visual storytelling. These MacBooks will be maintained and held by the school as a permanent lab resource, ensuring a lasting impact for multiple cohorts of students.

"This donation is about expanding the horizons of what our students can create," said School Principal Reeshemah Swan.

"By bringing this calibre of technology directly into the art room, we are equipping our students with the technical literacy and design skills essential for the modern world. We are all very grateful to Mailboxes for their continued generosity."

The Minister of Education, the Hon. Crystal Caesar, JP, thanked Mailboxes for their generous donation and continued support of our public schools. Minister Caesar stated, “We appreciate when local businesses and community organisations assist in enhancing educational opportunities for our students and strengthening resources within our schools.”

The laptop donation further solidifies Mailboxes' commitment to the local arts scene. In addition to this gift, Mailboxes has confirmed its continued sponsorship of the Annual Schools Art Exhibition. The company is donating $1,000 in prizes for the "People’s Choice" winners, with the funds going directly back into the winning students' respective school art programs.

“At Mailboxes, we believe creativity and technology together open new doors for young people,” said Bricen Hakeman, Mailboxes Chief Executive Officer.

“Supporting Whitney Institute's digital art program is especially meaningful this year as it aligns with Mailboxes' 3rd Annual 'Whole Package Art Scholarship,' where we are awarding $5,000 in scholarship funds for the best digital art submission. We hope this contribution encourages even more students to explore digital creativity and participate in the scholarship contest.

“Since 2024, Mailboxes has committed more than $25,000 to support arts initiatives across Bermuda, and we are proud to confirm our continued investment in the next generation of local talent for years to come!”