Several business establishments in Enmore, East Coast Demerara on Saturday last hailed the achievements of a young son of that soil who excelled at the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) examinations for 2017.
Balram Harrichand, a former student of Valmiki Vidlaya Primary at Lusignan, East
Balram Harrichand being recognised and honoured by his fellow villagers
Coast Demerara, chalked up a whopping 516 marks out of a possible 529, gaining a spot at Queen’s College.
He emerged top student of that primary school, while also placing in the top 10 of Region Four, and 42nd overall in the country.
His father, Tularam Sharma Harrichand, popularly known as ‘Pandit Hero’, has said he is very happy with his son’s performance. He noted that all the long hours of studies are paying off.
Last Saturday, the young Harrichand received several trophies to mark his achievement, with Motor Trend Auto Spares and Repairs, Star Sports, Trans Pacific Motor Spares, Rajin Auto Paint, and S.E Auto Sales making presentations.
The aspiring engineer, expressing his gratitude for the acknowledgement from his fellow villagers, pointed out that such levels of encouragement can only serve to motivate him to seek higher academic excellence.
Managing Director of Star Sports, Sheik Mohamed, who is a former national wicketkeeper/batsman, urged the student to work diligently to achieve his goals and make the community proud.
Starlet Cup race car champion driver Motilall ‘Kevin’ Deodass, of Motor Trend Auto Spares and Repairs, and Rajin Ramdeo of Rajin Auto Paint also offered words of encouragement, stating that young Balram is an example of what could be achieved through hard work, dedication and commitment.
