Ministers spread Christmas cheer to thousands of children

Several Government Ministers have been busy this past week, delivering toys and granting wishes to thousands of children across Guyana.
Human Services Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud distributed toys and granted the Christmas wishes of children living with disabilities and other difficult circumstances on Thursday, and treated them to other sweet goodies.
However, a monumental wish was granted when a young boy’s wish for his mother suffering from cancer became a reality. Sixteen-year-old Christopher Augustus would have written a letter to the Human Services and Social Security Ministry’s Wish Upon a Star Initiative, wishing for a new gas stove for his mother – who is currently a cancer patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital.
In his letter, he wrote that a new stove is his mother’s heart’s desire since she doesn’t own one.
Upon receiving his letter, the Ministry sought assistance from Qualfon Guyana and the company immediately agreed to assist by purchasing the stove. This was handed over to the young lad by Minister Persaud.
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha also distributed toys and other treats to children from Crabwood Creek, Corriverton, Number 63 Village, Adventure, Kildonan, Black Bush Polder, Hampshire and other villages along the Corentyne Coast. Over 10,000 children benefited from that exercise.
One day prior, children from Port Mourant and other surrounding communities were all smiles as they received Christmas gifts from the Agriculture Minister. Over 500 kids were at this exercise.
On Friday, excitement marked the faces of scores of children within the community of Riverview, Georgetown, when Minister within the Housing Ministry, Susan Rodrigues spread Christmas cheer across the region.
The eager boys and girls gathered at a prominent spot in the area and also had the opportunity to interact with the Minister. Minister Rodrigues also took the time to engage some of the parents and other residents of Riverview, who were present.
Education Minister Priya Manickchand visited the community of Bare Root on the East Coast of Demerara, and spread some Christmas cheer with the children and elderly residents of the community. Minister Manickchand told everyone in attendance that her presence represents Government’s plan to continue working with the community to bring development and services to all. (G12)