THE University of Guyana (UG) through the Office of the Pro-Chancellor received a book donation consisting of over 1,ooo university texts  from Europa Worldwide Logistics, a United Kingdom (UK) – based Guyanese group. These books pertain to the Faculty of Health Sciences, Social Sciences (Law, Business and English), Natural Sciences (Computer Science, Biology), Technology (Mechanical) and Agriculture (Geography). The Pro-Chancellor Dr. Prem Misir officially handed over the books to the Acting Vice-Chancellor Dr. Marlene Cox and Head Librarian Mrs. Gwyneth George on May 30, 2012 at the office of the Pro-Chancellor. Mr. Desmond Mohamed, Europa Worldwide Logistics representative, officiated in the handing-over ceremony.
The donors comprised  members of the United Kingdom (UK) Guyanese Diaspora inclusive of Mr. Ronald Rampat, former Director of Europa Worldwide Logistics, Ms. Patsy Downey (Liaison), coordinator Mr. Faiyaz Alli, and Europa’s Established Charity Committee members Ms. Marlise Vallally and Mrs. Laila Baljit. This valuable donation was also made possible by Mike Harrison Shipping, (Local Shipping Agent), and the Cheddi Jagan Memorial Cricket Competition.
According to Europa former Director Rampat, the book donation represents a collection from Europa Worldwide Logistics, one of the largest privately-owned Transport and Logistics companies in the United Kingdom. He stated that “it is presented to the University as a gift from all staff and Directors of Europa for use by all students of the University.” Europa’s Established Charity Committee facilitates global distribution through fund raising activities which at present raised approximately £550,000 for distribution to many projects including the Enmore Mandir, a beneficiary, he added.
Previous donations to Guyana included new books to the Ministry of Health, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), and to the Ministry of Education.
Mr. Desmond Mohamed talked of Europa Worldwide Logistics’ continued support to Guyana. Both Acting Vice-Chancellor Dr. Cox and Head Librarian Mrs. George expressed gratitude to the donors, and this donation represents the largest receipt of books by the University of Guyana for 2012.
Pro-Chancellor Dr. Prem Misir explained that Europa Worldwide Logistics would continue to support the University of Guyana in its pursuit of national and international recognition. And, Dr. Misir requested University of Guyana to provide an inventory of these books vis-à-vis cataloging, to ensure proper accounting and transparency; as such measures tend to give greater impetus to donors to garner additional assistance.