–honours Rose Hall Town postal workers

THE Sharon Congregational chapel church is the oldest Christian church in the township of Rose Hall.

The church was founded in 1842, and has survived over the last 182 years but today is a shadow of its former self.

On Tuesday last, the teams came on board to support the efforts of the small congregation to restore the church to its former glory.

RHTYSC Secretary Hilbert Foster stated that the cricket teams of the club are mandated to make a positive difference in the lives if youths the elderly and less fortunate.

The RHTYSC, he stated, is committed to improving the skills of its cricketers not only on the field, but also in their personal self development.

Each of the different cricket teams, Poonai Pharmacy Under-11 and 3, Farfan and Mendes Under-15, Bakewell Under-17 and Second Division Pepsi Under-19 and Under- 23, Metro Females, NAMILCO Under-21 and First Division are mandated to organise at least 30 personal self development programmes each year under a wide range of sub-headings, including education, sports, culture, charity, medical, youth development, community development, anti-drugs, anti-crime and religious.

As their 12 projects for 2024, the management and members of the Pepsi teams have agreed to sponsor a fundraising raffle in aid of repairing the church’s roof, which is in dire need of works. The players handed over the first prize of an electric bike, and have also committed to donating two other prizes.

The team also handed over an electric fan to assist the congregation during services, and donated food hampers to the 16 families who are part of the church.

Foster, the long-serving secretary, stated that the RHTYSC is very proud to be associated with Guyana’s smallest township.

The Club, he stated, is quite aware of the historic role of the church in the township, and is committed to assist it as much as possible. Secretary of the Sharon Congregational Church Ms. Keisha Marks expressed gratitude to the Pepsi teams for this support, and wished them continued success on and off the cricket field in the future. Ms. Marks stated that the church welcomes any assistance to restore the roof, and interested persons can contact her on 642-8014.

Meanwhile, the Pepsi teams also honoured all the workers of the Rose Hall Town Post Office under its Annual Tribute to Heroes programme.

Each of the workers received two special gifts from Food for the Poor (Guyana) and Mike’s Pharmacy.

They also received a trophy and a medal from the teams.

The postal workers were recognised for their service to the township and hard work. Foster hailed them as Heroes of Rose Hall Town, and urged them to continue their remarkable service to the community.

Senior member of the teams, Matthew Pottaya stated that they have already honoured medical personnel, outstanding students and others in 2024, and would shortly do so to firemen, law enforcement officers, teachers, and workers of the Rose Hall Town Council.

Post Mistress Ms. Sharon Kendall expressed gratitude to the Club for their kind gesture, and stated that the postal workers all felt humbled to be honoured by the cricketers.

Among the members of the teams are national player Kevlon Anderson, Junior Sinclair, Jonathan Rampersaud, Jeremy Sandia, Sohil Mohammed, Ramzan Koobir, Tameshwar Deonadan, Matthew Pottaya, and Rafael McKenzie.