by Naomi Parris

– RHEC head sincerely thanks company, other donors

HEAD of the Regional Health and Emergency Committee (RHEC), Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice), Orrin Gordon has expressed sincere thanks to BOSAI company for what he has dubbed their genuine show of love and support to the people of Region 10 during the COVID-19 epidemic.

“It always pleases my heart when private companies and individuals come to the aid and assistance of residents who are experiencing difficulties and challenges and for the RHEC we are impressed with the work and contributions being made thus far by BOSAI, the Linden Business Network.”

Gordon stressed that he would like where possible for other companies to emulate the work
being done by BOSAI, declaring that the RHEC welcomes such gestures. He said that
things are exceedingly difficult for many and the government alone cannot do it.

“The contributions made by BOSAI is [sic] significant and the RHEC Committee [sic] remains thankful for this as it has helped a number of families significantly to secure some food during this very difficult time. Additionally, it has assisted the region in confronting a social ill that is plaguing the region during this time” he said.

Public Relations Officer of BOSAI, Vanessa Mitchell-Davis said that her company’s General
Manager Eric Yu was very eager and determined to assist the residents. She said that he remains cognisant that several persons from Region 10 form part of his company’s workforce. As such,he believes that they should continue to give back in a meaningful way. She disclosed that this is not the first time that the company has given, but stressed that despite the many social programmes that it has or has sought to ensure that they play their part during this COVID-19 epidemic.

She revealed that as such, 100 seniors across Linden have received hampers totalling $800,000.00. She pointed out that the hampers were delivered directly to the seniors at their homes where they were engaged in brief discussions and encouraged to continue adhering to all Ministry of Public Health-related guidelines.

She said that the RDC and the Mayor and Town Council also received 700,000.00 in food items to assist families. This, she stressed, played a significant role, stating that several families who were experiencing grave financial difficulties benefitted directly from food hampers directly from the RDC and Mayor and Town Council.

The PRO further stated that some $200,000.00 was donated to the hot meals feeding programme that is the initiative of the Linden Business Network.
The programme, she added, is geared towards ensuring that persons are offered a hot meal each day, thus being able to further reduce the epidemic-related challenges. “We recognise that many persons may not be able to secure a plate of food, so we collaborated with the Linden Business Network in ensuring that persons are given a hot meal each day, thus helping to reduce the evident hunger that we have recognised as a result of the COVID pandemic,” she said.

The BOSAI PRO said that her GM believes that the company will continue to give in many more ways to aid in relieving and reducing the impact that the epidemic has caused. She added that they see their social responsibility as being of paramount importance.
Mitchell assured the RHEC that should they need additional support and or assistance from
BOSAI that the company stands ready and prepared to help.

“BOSAI understands that we are all in this together and over the years the residents of Region 10 have helped BOSAI significantly in achieving its set targets. That is why the company from its inception remains committed and dedicated to helping the people of Region 10. We recognise that COVID has impacted significantly on the region and more directly on several families.

That is why we are seeking to play our part in our little way with whatever we can do as we fight this scourge together,” Mitchell-Davis said.