TELECOMMUNICATIONS company, GTT, on Thursday, handed over a cheque for GYD$3 million to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) to help with the flood relief efforts in Guyana.
According to a release, the money will go towards buying the much-needed supplies and support the homes of many persons in Regions Two, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine and 10 that are severely impacted by the flood. GTT’s Marketing Communications Manager, Nicola Balram, said the company is delighted to give the needed support that will help touch the lives of many homes across Guyana. “One of our corporate promises is to strengthen our community. Over the past weeks, we have witnessed how the flood has affected the lives of thousands in our country. So, we hope this support will bring some comfort to those affected,” Balram said. “It was only earlier this week that GTT’s CEO, Damian Blackburn, and other members of the GTT leadership team visited Regions Five and Six to speak with GTT partners, vendors and customers on some of the new changes coming to the company,” Balram added. She also commended the CDC for its prompt national response over the past month. CDC’s Director-General, Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig, who received the cheque, thanked GTT for its donation, while noting that the agency welcomes all donations to support its flood relief efforts that have increased due to the unprecedented rainfall. To support the national response effort, the CDC encourages more public-private partnership to help meet the needs of thousands across Guyana. Over the past month, a number of public and private companies have lent support to the CDC though monetary donations and supplies, as increased rainfall and flooding sweeps the country.