AFTER years of consistent book donations to the University of Guyana Library, Guyanese-born Professor/CEO/Financial Consultant/Educator/Philanthropist, Dr. Shamir Andrew Ally and wife Dr. Maryann Ally, recently made their eighth such donation.Valued at approximately G$1.6 million, this donation comprises of 390 books and CDs along with 132 periodicals. The books cover the areas of finance, accounts and other aspects in the business arena.

At the handing over ceremony at the University of Guyana Library foyer a few days ago, Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Jacob Opadeyi extended his gratitude to Dr. Shamir and his wife for their contribution to the University library.
He said that he has never seen such a dedicated soul like Dr. Shamir and intends on building the university’s partnership with such devoted personalities.
Opadeyi then disclosed that today the library will officially feature a section in honour of Dr. Shamir and his wife’s extraordinary commitment and contribution to the university throughout the years.
Dr. Shamir, in his brief remarks, noted the positive outcomes of pursuing an education and he described his donations as “giving back” to his homeland, Guyana.
His past donations are: 50 accounting, finance, and management textbooks valued at G$600,000 in August 2004, 171 economic textbooks and 80 periodicals valued at G$2.1M in April 2005, 355 textbooks valued at G$8.7M in September 2006, 237 textbooks, CDs and magazines valued at G$2.1M in December 2007, 53 textbooks, 11 CDs and 212 magazines valued at G$1.8M in September 2009, 143 textbooks and CDs and 50 periodicals valued at G$2.6M in April 2010 and lastly, 48 textbooks and CDs valued at G$1.1M in October 2011.
Dr Ally and his wife made their first donation to the University Library in 2006, and to date the Library has benefitted from a total of 1,458 textbooks, CD-ROMs and videos with an estimated value of G$19,115,400 (US $95,577).
LAPARKAN Shipping, New York, was instrumental in shipping all of the donations to Guyana at reduced costs.
Dr. Shamir Andrew Ally, formerly of Herstelling and Public Road Providence, East Bank Demerara, migrated to the United States in 1979 to further his education. He completed his BBA, MBA, and PhD Degrees in the USA.

He is the President/Chief Executive Officer of his company, International Consulting Services in North Carolina. Dr. Maryann Renee Beebe Ally, M.B.A., is a Marketing Executive at a Global Pharmaceutical Company. Both are members of the Indian Trail Lions Club, District 31-E, North Carolina.The items comprised of 390 books and 132 periodicals, valued at approximately G$1.6M.

This is the eighth donation of items from Dr. Shamir and Maryann Ally. Past donations are:

August 2004, 50 accounting, finance, Management textbooks valued at 600,000
April 2005, 171 economic textbooks and 80 periodicals valued at 2.1M
September 2006, 355 textbooks valued at 8.7M
December 2007, 237 textbooks, CDs and Magazines valued at 2.1M
September 2009, 53 textbooks, 11 CDs and 212 magazines valued at 1.8M
April 2010, 143 textbooks and CDs and 50 periodicals valued at 2.6M
October 2011, 48 textbooks and CDs valued at 1.1M
Today’s contribution brings the value of the items donated by Dr. Shamir and his wife to a total of 1,458 textbooks, periodicals, CD-Rom and Videos valuing 19.1M.