Street children in training programmes
Georgetown, GINA, December 5, 2006
Children at the Drop in Centre for street children on Hadfield Street, Georgetown are currently involved in several training programmes aimed at building self-esteem and equipping them with life skills.
According to Administrator of the Centre Jacqueline Wilson, the children are being prepared to face the challenges of society. At present there are 19 children at the centre, 13 of whom are attending school while the others will start next month.
Wilson disclosed that for the month of November, seven children, ages 15 and 16 were reunited with their families. This she said is one of the aims of the centre. Dozens of street children have been reunited with their families since the establishment of the centre.
She explained that ten of the children now at the centre are participating in an ongoing computer training programme being offered by Red Thread Organisation.
“I should also tell you that the much older boys at the centre have been participating in skills training,” she said.
She also noted that 15 youths recently concluded a conflict transformation and attitudinal change programme conducted by the American Peace Pilgrim University.
The programme has been of great benefit to the children since most of them are from families persistently in conflict.
Wilson said too that formerly only boys were at the centre, “but recently we have noticed that girls are coming to the centre. We started off with one and now we have three.”
The children are provided with food, clothing and shelter on a daily basis. They are also given regular medical checks, including visits by a dentist.
She explained that during school vacation the children participate in skills training sessions such as masonry, welding, carpentry and joinery.
Established on June 1, 1999, the Drop in Centre for Street Children aims primarily at generating responsibility in children for living in a harmonious family unit.
Upon entering the programmes, each child is exposed to counselling and a personal goal plan created for him. He/she is also tutored in basic literacy and given the opportunity to learn life skills that would enable him to be gainfully employed or enter the regular school system.
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Safer shopping environs for Christmas season
-Minister Rohee assures
GINA, Georgetown, December 5, 2006
The enhanced police presence in the city and its environs is contributing to the reduction of criminal activities in major shopping areas.
“I want Guyanese and shoppers to know that they are in safe hands, this is precisely what this increased police presence is all about, and so far it is working,” Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee explained.
Minister Rohee said police ranks are doing all they can to ensure shoppers are not at risk.
“The police are out there to ensure that shoppers do their shopping or other activities in an atmosphere where the service and protection of the police force is manifested in a way that they can feel comfortable,” the Minister said.
On November 10, the police force unveiled its Christmas anti- crime plan headed by Senior Superintendent Steve Merai.
The plan was launched November 15, with some 126 ranks complementing the existing quota in the city. It involves additional foot patrols, booths at strategic locations around the city, increased raids and other special operations, more roadblocks and even river patrols.
Co-ordinator of the new plan, ‘A’ Division Commander Paul Slowe, indicated that this plan would not replace the current security arrangements; rather it will assist in the reduction of crime, anticipating bandits who may use the presence of increased shoppers on the streets as an opportunity to strike.
It is also hoped that the new plan would help in reducing traffic accidents and traffic congestion.
Since the implementation of the plan members of the public have expressed satisfaction with this move. They speak of feeling more comfortable as they move about in the city.
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Heightened forestry operation next year
Georgetown, GINA, December 05, 2006.
Government would be pushing its sustainable forestry development programme through the introduction of several major plans that would strengthen monitoring operations.
At present, proposals are being reviewed to establish forest stations at Kwebanna and Waini and a 24-hour monitoring station at the Mabura/Mahdia junction. Plans are also in place to set up a mobile camp at Rockstone, monitoring officers on site at logging operations within concessions.
Over the past months, notices and reminders have been placed in the newspapers advising forestry stakeholders on the appropriate policies and standards that must be adhered to with effect from January 1, 2007.
Deputy Commissioner of the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) Tasreef Khan said GFC’s officers are working with stakeholders, including loggers, saw millers and holders of concessions to ensure total compliance with the standards.
Over the past years, focus was placed on capacity building to ensure that the stakeholders are able to comply with GFC’s standards. This was done through a series of workshops, consultations, training sessions and field visits.
Concession holders are expected to prepare a Forest Management Plan and an Annual Operational Plan, which must be based on a 100 percent inventory of the concession.
In addition, they are required to ensure that all their employees are knowledgeable about GFC guidelines and that these are properly implemented. These include proper completion and timely submission of documentation (removal, permits, transshipment, sawmill returns etc) and strict compliance with log tagging procedures.
Guidelines will be instituted for timber dealers who must have facilities to ensure that all lumber and wood products can be segregated by species, size and grade and they must not be stored on parapets and reserves.
Another measure would see training opportunities for more GFC staff. The need for increased training was highlighted in an audit conducted several months ago by PROFOREST to determine the effectiveness of policies being implemented by GFC.
Over the years, government has been updating policies and laws relating to the forestry sector. In 1996, a National Development Strategy was drafted. This provides guidance for the development of the sector by identifying national development objectives and constraints.
The forestry sector contributes more than six percent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employs approximately 25000 persons, particularly in rural communities where forestry activities generate income for many households.
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Hotel industry booming
- in anticipation for CWC 2007
Georgetown, GINA, December 05, 2006
The private sector has invested millions in the establishment of internationally recognised hotels to facilitate suitable accommodation for the thousands of visitors anticipated for Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2007.
More than 50 hotels in Georgetown and its environs are prepared to satisfy the requirements. Twelve of these are new projects under construction.
These are the Kanuku Suites, Buddy’s International Hotel, the Casique Palace, Imataka, Q & A suites, Atlantic Inn and Tours, Blue Wave Apartments, Sleep In Guest House, Tropical View, Ocean Spray Hotel, Vic Puran and Pent House.
Several of these facilities are fast tracking construction. Buddy’s Hotel is moving apace with its tiling, installation of elevators and identification of personnel to run the facility.
Buddy’s boasts 250 rooms, a large pool and bar area, an entertainment area with stage and dressing rooms, a conference area, a Chinese restaurant, dining area and a tennis court, among other amenities.
The hotel is working towards a February 2007 deadline and Government has indicated its commitment towards ensuring that it meets some of the accommodation requirements. This facility will cater for the International Cricket Council (ICC) officials
During their tour of the stadium and other facilities last month, a team of International Cricket Council (ICC) officials including Managing Director Chris Dehring and Venue Development Director Don Lockerbie, expressed satisfaction with the accommodation preparedness since their last visit.
Dehring noted that the hotel industry has grown significantly and urged that the ones closer to the stadium be speeded up since their proximity will make them prime target for visitors, especially media personnel and other officials.
The Casique Palace and the Banquet Hall, close to the National Cricket Stadium at Providence, is also working towards the February 2007 deadline.
The hotel will offer 49 rooms, a banquet hall that could cater for about 700 persons, three catering restaurants, a storage room and cold storage area, a second-floor pool, lawns, 21 suites including two with presidential facilities and tuck shops.
Sleep-In Guest House on Brickdam recently opened its doors.
The Local Organising Committee is also assessing the progress of hotels, which are not close to the stadium such as Qems of Hyde Park, Timehri, and Splashmins on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway.
These hotels are located strategically and will provide visitors with the opportunity to explore Guyana.
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony noted that Government will be using the CWC occasion to showcase Guyana’s historic sites, nightlife and interior adventures.
More than $20M has been expended for the Ministry of Tourism Industry and Commerce to undertake hospitality training and the Guyana Local Organising Committee (LOC) has certified food inspectors to ensure that wholesome meals are provided for visitors.
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Continental solidarity for Cochabamba summit
Georgetown, GINA, December 5, 2006
A South American Community of Nations (SACN) is what all 12 Heads of State of South America want, and they will meet in Cochabamba, Bolivia, on December 8-9, 2006 to review the developmental status of SACN.
The essence of SACN is to create a political understanding and social and economic integration of the peoples of South America.
The 12 countries that are expected to form the SACN, the integration model, are Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela.
The SACN is expected to focus on the challenges of economic stagnation, inequality and shocks from human ecological interface; and will consider a social agenda consistent to bringing economic growth and better standards of living through an equitable distribution of income, access to education, social cohesion and inclusivity and environmental preservation.
About a year ago, President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela and Tabare Vasquez of Uruguay called for the establishment of a body to deepen the integration process with regard to developing the functions and structures of the SACN. The High Level Strategic Reflection Commission of SACN was born at an Extraordinary Meeting in Montevideo, Uruguay in December 2005 following this call.
Presidents of the South American countries were then asked to select their Emissaries to work on this High Level Strategic Reflection Commission to produce a draft Reflection Document focusing on structures and functions of SACN.
Pro-Chancellor of the University of Guyana Dr. Prem Misir is the Presidential Emissary of Guyana to this High Level strategic Reflection Commission.
The Commission had five Reflection Meetings, geared to produce a Draft Reflection Document; three in Montevideo, Uruguay and one each in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Caracas.
The Foreign Ministers of South America reviewed the Draft Reflection Document at a meeting on November 22-24, 2006 in Santiago, Chile. South American Heads of State will further review this draft Reflection Document in Cochabamba, on December 8-9, 2006.
The priority action areas at this Summit include political dialogue, physical integration, the environment, energy integration, South American Financial integration, asymmetries, social cohesion, inclusion and justice and telecommunications.
Given the growing poverty and inequalities in South America, the significance of SACN is compelling.
SACN is expected to have an axis of social development consistent with environmental conservation and ecological balances that places importance on a multiethnic, multicultural and plurilingual environment that sees South America’s people as participants and that focuses on social concerns and human development.
The outcomes of the Cochabamba Summit, therefore are expected to be ground- breaking for continental solidarity.
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Milling stakeholders discuss food security, challenges
Georgetown, GINA, December 5, 2006
Milling stakeholders from the Caribbean and Central America are engaged in intense discussions on matters affecting the industry and charting a way forward to ensure the maintenance of food security.
These talks are being undertaken at the 2006 Caribbean Millers Association (CMA) Conference and 10th Annual General Meeting which convened today at Le Meridien, Pegasus.
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Manniram Prashad, in his remarks at the AGM, said food security in the region and the world has sparked concern at the Food and Agriculture Organisation about countries ability to feed themselves.
“The FAO in a recent report expressed concern over world market prices and stated that 40 countries faced food shortages. The main concern was the declining stock and the ability to meet demands without world prices surging to higher levels,” Minister Prashad said.
“Despite good crops in many of the low income food deficit countries, this year’s anticipated sharp fall in global stock may lead to a more precarious situation next season should the weather problems prevent an increase in world food production in 2007. However, global reproduction in 2006 and 2007 is estimated at 585.1M tonnes,” he expanded.
He said there is no doubt that the two-day deliberations would focus on ways and means of alleviating problems faced by millers and on improving the supply and quality of flour.
President of the CMA, Cecil Hypolite in his address to the AGM said globalisation will take a heavy toll on milling companies within the CMA if strategic planning is not done to cushion the effects of the erosion on preferential trading arrangements.
“We have to be cognizant of the fact that protection cannot continue indefinitely. It is very crucial that we expeditiously identify and undertake meaningful and relevant programmes that will enable our membership to have a fair chance of continued survival as the global market continues to demand the erosion of all trade barriers,” Hypolite said.
Minister Prashad lauded NAMILCO’s role in meeting the demand for flour in the local market.
“Over the last 37 years NAMICLO has played a key role in the production of flour and its by-products in Guyana, flour is one of our main staples and the National milling company must be compliments for meeting the demand of the Guyanese population,” he said.
Flour milling was introduced in 1969 by Harry Betski who is a joint shareholder in NAMILCO’s parent company Seaboard Corporation based in Shawnee Mission, Kansas City, USA.
Mr. R Sukhai Managing Director of NAMILCO said, during 1982, the then government banned flour among other food items from being imported because of a purported decline in the economy. NAMILCO resumed production of flour in 1986.
“I felt compelled to remind us of this part of our history, to remind us of how important flour is to the people of this country. NAMICLO remains a strong partner with the government in making a significant contribution to food security and the economy of Guyana,” Sukhai told the delegation of milling stakeholders.
Minister Prashad added that after the ban was lifted NAMILCO entered into an arrangement with government to mill wheat received under the PL-480 programme. This was designed to ensure food security in Guyana and save on its scarce foreign exchange.
The 9th meeting was scheduled to be held in Guyana last year but due to the devastating floods in January, it was relocated to Jamaica.
CMA comprises 14-member states with 23 flour mills. Its membership has been extended to incorporate allied industries such as bakeries, feed mills and suppliers of milling equipment.
Representatives from milling companies in Belize, Grenada, Mexico, US, Canada, Switzerland, Barbados, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Jamaica, Dominican Republic were at the AGM.
Minister Prashad observed that flour is a main staple in the diet of Guyanese and that Government will continue to work closely with the National Milling Company to ensure food security within the country.
The delegates, before departing will visit Guyana’s two major beverage companies, Banks DIH and Demerara Distillers Limited.
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Water recedes from Wakenaam - no report of damages
Georgetown, GINA, December 05, 2006.
The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Three has responded promptly to replace a koker door at Melville, Wakenaam Island, that was allegedly removed by rice farmers resulting in flooding yesterday.
Regional Chairman Julius Faerber said the accumulated water has receded and there have not been reports of damage to crops or livestock. An analysis will be conducted to determine the impact of the flooding and to address concerns of affected residents.
It is alleged that farmers removed the koker door during the night for intake of water into the rice lands and did not replace it. During the high tide, the water level rose and mostly residential areas were flooded.
There has been major improvements in the drainage and irrigation system at Wakenaam, enabling more farmers to cultivate rice and other crops as part of government’s commitment to aid agricultural development.
This year, more than $1M was spent to carry out further works, including clearing of internal drains and repairs to kokers and sluices in several areas including Caledonia and Palmyra.
Additionally, government recently deployed a new excavator to the island to desilt canals and construct embankments. Earlier this year, government purchased more than 15 heavy duty excavators to strengthen the D&I system in Regions Two, Three, Four, Five, Six and Ten.
This is part of a countrywide intervention to ensure that the D&I system is fully geared to deal with excessive rainfall which has plagued the country resulting in severe flooding over the past two years.
There has since been an increase in expenditure to the D&I sector for purchase of equipment, construction of structures, excavation of canals and desilting of drains and outfall channels.
In addition to an allocation of almost $800M to the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) for projects countrywide, additional sums were made available to the various RCDs.
Another initiative saw the establishment of a Community D&I Support Project to ensure improved D&I operations and effective maintenance by residents employed to work in their respective communities. This initiative was launched by President Bharrat Jagdeo and is designed to employ approximately 3000 persons countrywide.
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Bourda market targeted for improvement
Georgetown, GINA, December 05, 2006.
Bourda market in Central Georgetown will have its image improved especially with respect to garbage and aesthetics.
Minister of Transport and Hydraulics Robeson Benn said focus will be placed on congestion and garbage collection and disposal at the municipal market. A visit will be made during this week by representatives of the enhancement committee set up by government to determine what needs to be done and to solicit ideas and recommendations from vendors and shoppers.
In other works around the capital, levelling of road shoulders is underway in several areas including Mandela Avenue and Queenstown to accommodate improved drainage facilities, while four avenues are being upgraded. These works include raising the road surfaces above flood levels, improving the drainage and levelling verges.
In addition, landscaping work is being done at the seawall from Camp Street to Vlissengen Road while the side drains are being cleared from Carifesta Avenue to the Kitty pump station.
Minister Benn said the Ministry of Public Works and Communications is currently reviewing the Seawall Development Plan that was previously developed, to determine what aspects could be adapted and implemented.
Under the plan, lights were installed and basic landscaping was carried out from Camp Street to Vlissengen Road. It was scheduled to be undertaken in two phases at an estimated cost of $20M.
The second phase called for construction of a food court, washrooms and seating accommodation. Tree planting and the establishment of parking facilities are also catered for in the plan.
Government has taken over improvement of the City as it was felt that the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) was not doing enough.
Earlier this year, the administration allocated $200M to accelerate the improvement works with focus on road upgrading. Fifty million of this sum catered for beautification and general enhancement.
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President leaves for Cochabamba summit Thursday
Georgetown, GINA, December 5, 2006
President Bharrat Jagdeo will be leaving Guyana on Thursday, December 7, to attend the Second Summit of Heads of State to be held in Cochabamba, Bolivia from December 8-9.
The South American Leaders would be discussing how their countries could further integrate in all development areas and finding solutions for problems in areas including health, education, employment, unequal distribution of resources, discrimination, migration, exercising democracy, preservation of the environment and respect for cultural differences.
The host country’s President is urging the Heads to deepen the integration process and to ensure that the meeting passes the stage of declarations and moves to action during the upcoming summit.
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No prime suspect identified in e-mail threat
GINA, Georgetown December 5, 2006
As local and international law enforcement officials continue to investigate the recent e-mail terrorist threat against Civil Aviation on December 1, no one has been charged.
“The three employees of the internet café in New Amsterdam have been released. But the fourth suspect, who is a relative of the owner of the café, is still in custody. So far the police have not identified a main suspect,” Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee explained.
On December 4 police ranks arrested three employees of an internet café located in New Amsterdam where the e-mail was believed to have been from. The police in Georgetown later arrested a relative of the owner of the café who is out of the country.
Minister Rohee said the threat has proven to be a test for Guyana, “This obviously has been a trial for us and certain lessons will be learnt from this experience.”
Responding to questions on how long the investigations will take the Minister said, “The matter has not been resolved. It’s a work in progress. Terrorist threats will always be there and therefore, precautions always have to be taken and we will always have to be on the alert. But it doesn’t mean we have to press any panic button,” the Minister explained.
Following the threat government put in place additional security measures at the main airport.
A high presence of plain clothes police officers remains at the facility, and passengers are not allowed to carry liquids, gels, aerosols and powders in their hand luggage.
Minister Rohee said it is clear that the person/persons did not have the tools to execute the action or to fulfil the threat.
“When the perpetrator is found, that person will face the full penalty,” the Minister said.
In Guyana, the Criminal Law Offences Amended Act 2002, known as the Terrorism Act provides for a $1.5M fine or the death sentence for a person found guilty of an act of terrorism.
The police will submit a final report upon the conclusion of the investigations.
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Minister Prashad salutes volunteers’ contributions to national development
Georgetown, GINA, December 5, 2006
Volunteers have left an indelible print on the lives of thousands displaced by natural disasters, affected by the harsh realties of life and the most vulnerable in society. In recognition of their sterling contributions, International Volunteers Day (IVD) is celebrated in more than half the countries in the world on December 5.
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Manniram Prashad at a simple ceremony at the Red Cross Headquarters, Kinston saluted the work of these selfless individuals who have contributed to Guyana’s national development.
. “In the education sector, there is increased teaching capacity… the health sector is also benefitting from medical specialists…. And the agriculture sector is a major beneficiary of skills and expertise of volunteers,” the Minister said.
He said December 5, which has been set aside to honour the contributions of these selfless individuals, also offers the opportunity to raise awareness of volunteerism and to encourage individuals to contribute towards the country’s achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
“Over the years, Volunteers in Guyana have reinforced a sense of collective responsibility and brought a tangible difference to the livelihood of the people of Guyana and self fulfillment to the individual volunteers,” Minister Prashad told the gathering.
Minister Prashad said volunteerism has become part of a worldwide solution of tackling the core issues of international development cooperation, especially in the area of poverty.
Carla Khammar, Resident Coordinator United Nations Office Guyana and UNDP Resident Representative (ag) said UN volunteers have played a undeniable role in the development of all levels of society nationally and internationally. She also underscored the role played by volunteers in the fight against HIV/AIDS and the economic development of countries in which they serve.
Dorothy Fraser, Representative of the Non-Governmental Organisation Forum, encouraged government and the UN to establish an annual award to honour outstanding volunteers.
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, in his message to mark IVD, stressed the importance of volunteers in helping to achieve the MDGs, the targets set by the UN World Summit of 2000 to halve extreme poverty and hunger, ensure universal primary education, slash child mortality by two-thirds and maternal mortality by three-quarters and reverse the incidence of HIV/AIDS, as well as tackle a host of other social ills – all by 2015.
UN Volunteerism in Guyana started in 1984 and over the years 220 international and national volunteers have worked in Guyana in areas such as health, governance, education, engineering, medicine and statistics.
The day provides an opportunity for volunteer-involving organisations and individual volunteers to work together on projects and campaigns promoting their contributions to economic and social development at local, national and international levels.
IVD was established by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 40/212 on December 17, 1985. Since then, governments, the UN and civil society organisations have successfully joined volunteers around the world to celebrate the Day on December 5.
Volunteerism is the willingness of people to work on behalf of others without the expectation of pay or other tangible gain.
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‘We must settle this urgent matter of our maritime boundary with Suriname with firmness, but with dignity’-President Jagdeo
Georgetown, GINA, December 5, 2006
President Bharrat Jagdeo today appealed to Guyanese to have a mature understanding of Guyana’s actions in relation to the Guyana-Suriname border issue. He was speaking at a press conference to officially announce that the oral hearing of Guyana’s initial claims under the United Nations Law of the Sea Convention on the issue would begin in Washington on Thursday, December 7 at the Organization of American States’ (OAS) building.
The Head of State said that the issue with Guyana’s neighbour to the east must be settled with firmness but also with dignity so that both countries’ peoples can move forward in friendship with enhanced prospects for development.
“I repeat those urgings now so that generations to come will look back on this time with satisfaction with the course we took under the law, in protection and development of our national patrimony,” he emphasised.
The Head of State recalled that in February 2004, when he spoke on the issue that he had said that despite the Government of Guyana and other political parties’ differences in other matters, they have always been united in matters affecting Guyana’s territorial integrity.
“Today, let us go forward in unity as One People, One Nation with One Destiny, in affirming our resolve to stand together in defense of our territorial integrity under the law of Guyana, under the law of Nations,” the Head of State said.
President Jagdeo also urged the local media not to make the hearing a time of public confrontation and noted that he will exercise a self-denying ordinance of making no public comment on the issue during the hearing.
Guyana had initiated proceedings under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in relation to the maritime areas of Guyana and Suriname in 2004.
The President pointed out that the purpose of the proceedings was to obtain a definitive ruling on the delimitation of the maritime spaces-a binding determination of the boundary between Guyana and Suriname of the territorial sea, the exclusive economic zone and the continental shelf.
“In taking this action, Guyana sought to bring to an end the differences between Guyana and Suriname over that maritime boundary-differences which have hitherto undermined efforts to develop the resources associated with those off-shore areas and a deprivation which already poor countries cannot afford,” President Jagdeo noted.
He added that the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which the international community has agreed on in happier times of global cooperation, offered a path to the resolution of ‘such wasteful agreements’.
President Jagdeo emphasised that Guyana had a particular respect for the Convention, and that after more than a decade of international negotiation, it was concluded at Montego Bay, Jamaica in 1982.
“What is more, it was Guyana’s ratification of it-the 60th ratification-which brought the Convention into force.”
The Head of State said Guyana was fortunate to have secured the services of very eminent international arbitrators with a panel presided over by Dr. Dolliver Nelson of Grenada, the former President of the Standing International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea, while Dr. Kamal Hussain of Bangladesh and Professor Ivan Shearer of Australia are the other two Arbitrators nominated by the parties jointly.
President Jagdeo said that when the hearing is completed, it will be several months before the Tribunal delivers its Award. This, he said, may be until May, 2007.
He pointed out that both Guyana and Suriname wished for a neutral venue and the OAS generously offered its Headquarters Building for what it recognized to be a peace-building process between two Member States.
Addressing the Tribunal on Guyana’s behalf will be Minister of Foreign Affairs Rudy Insanally, Sir Shridath Ramphal, Mr. Paul Reichler of the Washington Legal Firm of Foley Hoag, Professor Phillipe Sands of the University College in London, Professor Nico Schriver of Leiden University and Dr. Payam Akhavan of McGill University. They are to be supported by technical consultants.
The Head of State noted that despite the border issue, Guyana and Suriname have been having good bilateral relations.
The hearing is expected to conclude on December 20.
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Bush Lot Women’s Group to get assistance
-meets President
President Jagdeo meeting with the Bush Lot Women's group
Georgetown, GINA, December 5, 2006
A newly-formed women’s group at Bush Lot, Region Five (Mahaica/Berbice) will soon receive assistance following a meeting with President Bharrat Jagdeo at the Office of the President today.
The women explained to the President that they needed assistance to carry out their functions and according to President of the group, Debbie Sukra, President Jagdeo promised to assist by providing computers, kitchen utensils and other amenities.
President Jagdeo has, over the years, been assisting a number of schools, women’s and other groups with computers as Government continues its thrust to promote the use of modern technology and computer literacy.
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