Edghill brings smiles to Region 10 senior citizens –presents several hampers
Minister within the Ministry of Finance, Juan Edghill handing over a hamper to another senior citizen in Linden
Minister within the Ministry of Finance, Juan Edghill handing over a hamper to another senior citizen in Linden

IT’s the season of goodwill, and in keeping with the tradition of giving gifts at Christmas time, Minister within the Ministry of Finance, Juan Edghill, on Friday presented hampers to several Region 10 (Upper Demerara/Upper Berbice)senior citizens who would have contributed to the development of Guyana.

Hermon Wilson with his hamper
Hermon Wilson with his hamper

Some of the beneficiaries served in various capacities in the public service for many years.
An emotional 103-year-old Agatha Campbell, of Christianburg expressed gratitude to the minister for remembering her, especially during this season.
Meanwhile, 97-year-old Agusta Robinson, Leota and Charles Ghullikie, 79; Hermon Wilson, 94; Mr. and Mrs. Smith, 80; Julia Simmons 85; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Farley; Jane Fordyce,

Mr.  Edghill handing over a hamper to Ruby Fiedtkou of Linden
Mr. Edghill handing over a hamper to Ruby Fiedtkou of Linden

76; Mrs Jordan, 83; David and Janet McLean; Mr. and Mrs. Pearson, 99; Mr. and Mrs. Ramishwar, Michael Ralph, Winfred Marie Benjamin, Mr. and Mrs. Allicock; Bella Henry, 98 Eric Harry, Mrs. Ruby Fiedtkou, and Doreen Beckles among other residents were among the recipients.
Edghill told media operatives that his Ministry along with the Reach All Development group will be visiting and delivering hampers to senior citizens throughout Region 10 over the next two days.
“I’m very happy to be able to share love and care with our shut-ins, elderly and those who would have contributed to the development of Guyana,” Minister Edghill noted.

He said that the aim is to distribute 100 hampers to persons in the region, and ensure that love is shared among the vulnerable.
“We would have sought to do something different, we would have visited the homes of these individuals and we

Mr. Edghill interacting with Agatha Campbell of Christianburg during the distribution of hampers in Region Ten
Mr. Edghill interacting with Agatha Campbell of Christianburg during the distribution of hampers in Region Ten

have sought to extend that love and care by adding that personal touch on going to the homes and taking the love and tokens of appreciation”.
On December 18, the minister presented to a single mother of four of Buxton, East Coast Demerara, a new gas stove.

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