THE Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has set up two systems to allow the public to contribute to hurricane relief efforts in The Bahamas.

“A donation of $50GYD will be received once a person texts #GTTHELP to 620-HELP (620-4357); multiple texts can be sent by one individual. Also, donations can be sent free of charge through GTT’s Mobile Money Guyana App (MMG) to merchant code 06014; the minimum amount which can be sent through this medium is $100GYD,” explained Jasmin Harris, GTT’s Public Relations and Corporate Communications Manager.

Harris said the GTT is hopeful that persons will utilise the simple way of giving to alleviate the hardship faced by those who have been affected by Hurricane Dorian in The Bahamas.
“GTT appreciates that we are part of a wider Caribbean – and that when our regional neighbours need help, we must do what we can, with what we have, to offer assistance,” said Justin Nedd, GTT’s CEO.

Hurricane Dorian, which has been dubbed the second strongest Atlantic storm on record, battered the northern Bahamas with massive waves, torrential rains and sustained winds. The massive devastation includes the destruction of homes and vehicles; the electrical infrastructure, too, remains crippled in Dorian’s wake.

Last Sunday, the first set of Guyanese returned home from The Bahamas. “Individuals can continue to send their donations until September month-end. Monies received from the public will be presented to the Civil Defence Commission to assist those in The Bahamas along the path of recovery,” GTT said in a statement.