Digicel Guyana donates to storm-affected Berbice residents
Digicel Guyana on Thursday handed over a cheque for $500,000 to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), to support the CDC’s efforts in assisting residents of Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice who were affected by the recent freak storm.
A number of families were displaced due to heavy rainfall and winds that caused severe damage to their homes and livestock.
Chief Commercial Officer at Digicel Guyana, Simone Pierre, handing over cheque to Deputy Director General of the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), Major Loring Benons, at Digicel’s Head Office in Kingston
In a release, Digicel has said that it is committed to collaborating with the Government of Guyana on national and regional emergencies, and that it applauds management of the CDC’s relief efforts.
“We are confident that our donation will be put to good use in meeting some of the immediate needs of the residents of Bath Settlement,” Chief Commercial Officer Simone Pierre stated at the handing over.
“Digicel is pleased to be a part of this joint effort with the CDC, in assisting residents in the impacted area. We are committed to continue supporting the Government of Guyana in the areas of risk management and preparedness.”
