AFTER a year-long shutdown to upgrade facilities, Shell Service Station at Mahaica, East Coast Demerara re-opened for business Saturday with an upgraded building and a full complement of staff. And the business is rearing to serve the community!

Sol Guyana Inc. General Manager, Mr Orlando Boxill, attended the opening ceremony, which attracted a fair-sized gathering to witness the ribbon being cut, signalling the official opening of the service station.

In remarks, Boxill said the Shell Service Station has been in operation for 27 years, and after its shutdown for a year, the decision was taken to re-open the business, since the location is just right for business. And the Retail Contractor, Atamdeo Persaud, is a community-oriented person who is also a resident of the rice and cash crop farming community.

He added that the building was constructed with the community in mind, and the entity provides gas, diesel, LPG, lubricants, and a mini shell shop to cater to the needs of the residents.

Boxill said that since the Shell V-Power high-performance fuel for Ferrari Formula One vehicles was introduced in the market in 2006, it has remained the preferred fuel for Guyanese consumers.

He pointed out that the re-opening of the Shell Service Station at Mahaica took some time, but it was realised; and he is happy about it.

Atamdeo Persaud, the retail contractor, yesterday said he has adopted a professional approach to business, and that the business would keep its high standards.

He said, “I know that by running this business I would be getting into trouble with my wife, by serving the community; but she knows it is what I enjoy doing, and she supports me in this endeavour.”

Renee Armstrong, Retail Sales Executive of Sol Guyana Inc., welcomed the gathering.
Written By Michel Outridge