BERBICE Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI) on Monday provided lunch and handed over toys and other gifts to the children of the Berbice Anjuman Orphanage, as the company celebrates five years of continuous and reliable service in bridging Regions 5 and 6.The BBCI said in a press release that it was privileged to have the opportunity to make the donation to the Berbice Anjuman Orphanage, in light of its fifth anniversary and as part of the calendar of activates for the festive season.

The company said further that it would continue to sponsor other events, while looking at a wider cross- section of sports and other charitable, non-charitable, government and non-government areas, including entertainment.

In addition to collecting tolls and facilitating vehicles crossing the Berbice River Bridge and vessels transiting through the retractor opening and under the high span, the company also discharges its corporate responsibilities.

The BBCI has played an integral part in the development of education and sports, and has supported national events and made donations to charitable and non–charitable organizations in close proximity of the bridge and in Regions 5 and 6. Moreover, the company has also sponsored events in other regions and even in the hinterland.

The company also noted that for this year it has received, so far, 101 public relations requests and managed to approve 94 of these, ranging from sponsorships of Mashramani 2013 events, horse racing and donations of trophies to various non-profit and educational institutions.

The BBCI also has facilitated tours by various schools, waived charges for tour buses, sponsored cricket tournaments, and made donations to the Region 5 cricket tournament and various religious organizations, as well as other beneficiaries.