ST. JOSEPH MERCY HOSPITAL rebuilding fund Tuesday received a ‘shot in the arm’, with two monetary donations from the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) and Banks DIH.

The presentations were done at the Hospital’s Nurses’ Training School, with Bishop Francis Alleyne receiving the cheques.
The first presentation was made by GBTI’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Robin Stoby, S.C., and the other by Banks DIH Human Resources Manager, Andrew Carto.
Delighted at the generous responses to the appeal, Bishop Alleyne expressed gratitude to the donors, both of whose representatives expressed pleasure at being able to contribute towards the worthy cause.
Stoby took note of the sterling contribution St. Joseph Mercy Hospital has been making to the delivery of medical services throughout the years. Looking forward towards the successful completion of the project, he asked that his organisation be kept apprised of how things are shaping along the way.
Meanwhile, Carto, in handing over Banks cheque, remarked “It gives me a lot of pleasure to be able to do this.” He assured that Banks will continue its efforts to ensure the project comes to a completion.
Others witnessing the presentations included Clifford Reis, Chairman of Banks DIH, and Ms. Collette Lyken-Ramdial, Head of Banking Operations (GBTI).
Representatives of St. Joseph Mercy Hospital were Chairman of the Hospital’s Board of Directors, Conrad Plummer, Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Helen Browman, and Assistant Administrative Officer, Ms. Marjorie Park.
Giving an update on progress of work to date, Ms. Helen Browman said that work is continuing apace on the rebuilding project.
“The initial project is ongoing and we have just completed part of the first floor which is the maternity ward, and the second floor which accommodates the doctors’ offices.  This should be completed by mid October,” she said.
The CEO added that approximately 55% – 60% of the works is completed and they are optimistic that the programmed works will be completed by the end of this year. Of the donations received so far, she remarked, “We are certainly very satisfied with the response we have had from individuals and corporate entities, but there’s always need for more money to complete… hence we are on a drive ‘all the time’ to get donations from private and well as corporate entities.” She joined in thanking all those who have contributed so far.