-Says Chronicle’s acting GM, as company honours its ‘backbone’

AS the popular saying goes, “behind every successful man, there is a woman,” but the ‘man’ in this case is the Guyana National Newspapers Limited (GNNL), a company, like many others, which has benefited immensely from the contributions of exemplary women.
Women have proven time and again that they are equally powerful and capable as men, and this has been evident over the years at GNNL, where women have a hand in the operations of every department.

In recognition of their unwavering support and perseverance throughout their years at the organisation, management thought it best to celebrate and honour those women through a simple appreciation ceremony, on Friday.

The celebration, which was initially set for International Women’s Day in March, was postponed because of the dreaded Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). But, General Manager (ag) of GNNL, Ganesh Mahipaul said women are deserving of appreciation and praise, regardless of the day.
The rights of women and their contributions to society are often recognised and honoured on International Women’s Day, and it was no different, on Friday, when the company awarded 13 female employees for their contribution and hard work.

Among the awardees were Donna Todd for outstanding leadership; Onika Gentle for being overachiever; Desiree Bannister for having an exemplary character; Yogeeta Sooklall for team work; Lisa Hamilton for innovations; Svetlana Abrams for mentorship; Linda Rutherford for being extraordinary; Lynette Griffith for her loyalty; Nevla Jackson for customer service; Marcelle Ali for being meritorious; Moshamie Ramotar for management and leadership; and Regina Paul for being the most improved employee.

“We, men need to recognise women in everything that they do…it calls for extraordinary strength to not only work, but to be a housewife and care for children,” said Mahipaul in his address to the awardees and other employees of the company.
He believes that the true strength of a woman is unknown and possibly limitless, and for this and other reasons, women must always be appreciated and respected.

It is also for this reason that Mahipaul said men must never consider themselves “above” women, but instead see women as equals and always appreciate their efforts.
Similarly, Editor-in-Chief of the GNNL, Nigel Williams said women are valuable assets in any organisation. They make up majority of the workforce in many organisations.

“This is, therefore, a fitting tribute for your perseverance, hard work and dedication to the Guyana Chronicle,” said Williams, adding that persons, who were not awarded, should not be discouraged, but instead continue to work hard and know that they will always be appreciated.