THE mother of triplets born March 14, 2008 is appealing to Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Ms. Priya Manickchand to reconsider her application for public assistance.

Hameeda Bacchus told the Guyana Chronicle, at her Lot 1186 Galaxy Street, Canefield Settlement, East Canje, Berbice home, that, following the birth of the girls, she only received vouchers for a six months period and has since applied for more on advice from staff at the Ministry Office in Berbice but was not successful.

“I know there are other persons with needs but I would be grateful if I get help for at lest two of the girls,” the woman said.

She said, although her husband is a cane harvester and earns between $10,000 and $12,000 a week, their expenses take up most of his earnings.

Bacchus said, too, that, at out of crop seasons, he earns less than half the stated sums and the children, Aswannie, Ashvinnie and Ashmannie, are now 19-months-old.

This newspaper has been following the growth and development of the girls since their mother created history by being the first to have multiple births at New Amsterdam Hospital, at its new location.

Bacchus, who is an only child and an orphan, revealed that, with the exception of her grandmother, who made twins, none of her other relatives have had such an experience.