THE Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce (CCCC) acknowledged the efforts of the 2014 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) students, by awarding the top six performers in Berbice.

On Friday July 25, Joel Persaud (Cropper Primary), Simeon De Abreu and Kayla Vanderstoop (All Saints’ Primary); Grace Etwaru (Rosignol Primary), Fawaaz Haniff (Rose Hall Primary) and, Kishan Yashwardeo (Cumberland

Primary), received a gift, dictionary and trophy each at the opening ceremony of the 10th annual Berbice Expo and Trade Fair, at the Albion Sports Complex, Corentyne.
The presentations were made by President Donald Ramotar on behalf of the donors – Peter Lewis (Associated Construction Services), NPG Packaging, Nand Persaud Group of Companies; Lekha Rambrich and, Imran and Daughters Variety Store.
Attorney-at-Law Adrian Anamayah of the CCCC noted that: “It is important that we recognise excellence … we need to encourage our future leaders, entrepreneurs and public servants; congratulations to them.”
Persaud, De Abreu and Etwaru were tied on 518 marks, while Haniff secured 517 and; Yashwardeo and Vanderstoop were locked on 515 marks each.

OVERSEAS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Meanwhile, overseas-based Guyanese Dr. Tulsi Dyal Singh continues to demonstrate his interest in the education sector by honouring the top twenty-five students, who were successful at the NGSA.
The Berbician who resides in Texas, USA, collaborated with the New Amsterdam Lions’ Club for the second straight year in recognising the good performances of the pupils from East and West Berbice.
At a simple but significant presentation ceremony which was held at the New Amsterdam Lions’ Den, Vryman’s Erven on July 19, Dr. Singh presented 15 of the 25 honourees with care packs and, stationery supplies, to assist them in their preparation for secondary school.
Eighteen students from Region 6 (East Berbice/Corentyne) and, seven from Region 5 (Mahaica/West Berbice) were selected for the awards however; the West Berbicians did not attend the event but nevertheless, will receive their gifts at a later date.
Prior to the presentation, Dr. Singh told a gathering of students, parents and, well wishers that he is delighted at being able to recognise the top NGSA performers and hopes to continue his collaboration with the New Amsterdam Lions’ Club, in giving back to his home county.
“You are our future doctors, lawyers, teachers …… even community leaders, it is with great pride that I take this opportunity to mingle among you and, reward you in a meaningful way for your outstanding performance,” Dr. Singh stated.

(Michael Khan)