PRESIDENT Donald Ramotar on Sunday joined members of the Cane Grove Reunion team to spread Christmas cheer to residents of Cane Grove, Mahaica and Strathavon.

As has been the norm for years, the Cane Grove Reunion team returned from the United States and presented hampers to approximately 80 persons. Each hamper consisted of groceries and other items, with an estimated value of $6,178.
Meanwhile, the President, who took time out to express Christmas Greetings to the large gathering, lauded the efforts of the Cane Grove Reunion group as he noted that this coincides with Government’s effort of giving support to vulnerable groups in society. He noted that over the years the PPP/C administration has put systems in place to assist the elderly and the less fortunate through their many programmes and policies. Mention was made of the pension scheme from which thousands of Guyanese continue to benefit.
The President also spoke of the excellent healthcare services provided to the elderly through the Ministry of Health and other partners.
Funding for the event at hand was made possible by the annual Cane Grove Reunion Dinner and Dance Fundraising event and raffle which was held in the United States. Throughout the years, this group has been giving support to the less fortunate through their many programmes. Some of these include the distribution of pharmaceuticals and health supplies to health centers, clothing, and footwear, as well as hampers. (GINA)