DSCL celebrates 23rd anniversary with charitable ventures
The Demerara Shipping Company Limited celebrated 23 years of services in Guyana by giving back to those in need. The company executed two charitable ventures in commemoration of their anniversary.
Demerara Shipping Company Limited (DSCL) was incorporated in February 1994. Initially, the company acted as agents for various vessels but now holds the exclusive right to some of the largest shipping lines in the world.
In celebration of their anniversary this year, DSCL on February 18 visited the
DSCL Employee donating blood
Cheshire Home and Mahaica Children’s Home where they donated food and school supplies to the occupants of those two institutions. The representatives were greeted with smiles as the contributions made on behalf of the company were much appreciated. Patricia Bailey, Administrator of Cheshire Home, thanked DSCL for their donation and affirmed that all items would be put to the best use for residents. The institution which was established in 2000 is the home 26 disabled individuals with special needs. The Mahaica Children’s Home Representative, Ms December also expressed her appreciation for the items donated.
The featured event of the company’s anniversary celebrations has been an annual blood drive which was initiated by the company about 10 years ago. This year, the blood drive was highly welcomed by the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) as there is currently a dire need for donations in Guyana. The Director of NBTS, Dr Pedro Lewis, expressed gratitude for this initiative as he emphasised the need for blood donors. Dr Lewis stated that every drop of blood can save a life. He further relayed that the Blood Bank supplies the entire country and there is a constant demand as hospitals are always in need. As such, he encouraged other entities to follow in the footsteps of DSCL by hosting events similar in nature.
Marketing Coordinator of Demerara Shipping Company Limited, Devica Jhagdeo, explained the establishment’s motive behind their charitable strides. She highlighted that they are fulfilling their cooperative social responsibility by reaching out to the less fortunate and giving back to underserved communities. She shared in the company’s delight for adding value to the lives of the residents of both homes as well as assisting patients in need of blood transfusion. Jhagdeo indicated that similar undertakings are to be expected by DSCL in the future.
