OWNER of Ramotar Investment and Rooster brand, Rupan Ramotar, on Saturday, pledged his support in the fight against COVID-19 with a donation of four tonnes of rice to bring relief to those in need during the pandemic.

He made an announcement during a recent meeting with the Essequibo Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the presence of Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall.

Ramotar, who happens to be the President of the Essequibo Chamber of Commerce, said the donation is to be given to the needy around the country.
It is his desire to help as many people during the pandemic. He recently donated $1M to the region’s Health and Emergency Committee to help assist in purchasing gears for frontline workers.

He said the ECCI will supervise the distribution and members will be tasked with identifying the vulnerable areas in need. Upon hearing this, Minister Dharamlall was happy that the businessman came onboard once more to assist in the fight.

Region Two Chairman, Devanand Ramdatt, also thanked the businessman for his timely intervention, especially at a time when there is lack of resources to fight the pandemic.

ECCI Vice-President, Suean Sewnarayan also gave her commitment to helping in the distribution process. Sewnarayan said the ECCI has been generous over the months and has made several donations to the Suddie Public Hospital.

She, therefore, thanked the business community for their continuous support. So far, over 200 hampers were donated to the needy by the chambers to various communities throughout the country.