OVER 1,000 children from across Guyana were showered with early Christmas gifts as

government ministers spread holiday cheer for the festive season.

An approximate number of 500 eager children from East Berbice-Corentyne were gathered at the No. 53 Community Centre on the Corentyne coast Sunday morning, as they received gifts from Minister of Social Protection, Honourable Amna Ally and her team.

“No. 53 is one of the places that is close to our hearts and so His Excellency President David Granger has asked me to visit this area and make sure that I extend on his behalf Christmas greetings to all of you. So, I want to say Merry Christmas, and I know 2020 is going to be a rewarding year,” Minister Ally told those gathered.

Meanwhile, at the East Rumiveldt Community Centre an additional 500 children received various gifts as Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Honourable Annette Ferguson, in collaboration with the Minister of Public Health, Honourable Minister Volda Lawrence held their annual Christmas party for the youngsters of the East and West Rumiveldt and Laing Avenue communities in Georgetown.

Minister Ferguson stated that this is a special time of the year for her. “Christmas for me is all about Christ. The advent of Christ, the whole focus on Christmas is not just about Santa Claus or the gifts, it is about Christ himself and what he came on the earth to do.
“On behalf of the government, myself and family, I wish every Guyanese a merry Christmas. Remember whatever you do, remember the focus is on the coming of our Lord Jesus,” she added.

The day’s event followed a similar exercise hosted by Education Minister Dr the Hon. Nicolette Henry, who distributed gifts to about 200 children in the region on Saturday.