The New York-based Sobhraj Foundation in partnership with Zara Realty, the Guyana Police Force and local businessman Neil Sukhlall of Impression Design, donated 24 wash sinks to various communities in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam).
Some of the sinks donated to communities across Region Two
The project, which cost over $1 million, was funded by Jay and Sylvia Sobhraj, founders of JSSF, along with Zara Realty, and it is intended to help in the fight against COVID-19.
The wash sinks were installed in less than one week. One wash sink was installed in each of the 11 healthcare centres in the region, while others were installed at Suddie Hospital, the police stations, the Anna Regina Bus/Car Park and the market entrance.
Under the leadership of the Commander of G Division, Crystal Robinson, the project was spearheaded by Sergeant Telston Hanover from the Richard Faikal Police College along with Neil Sukhlall and Nardeo Singh, executive members of the JSSF. The Regional Executive Officer (REO), Denis Jaikarran and the Suddie Hospital Administrator, Shelly Ambrose both expressed their gratitude for the initiative.
Apart from washing our hands as a COVID-19-related preventive measure, we should make this hygienic practice a daily habit in our lives.
They both expressed confidence that the wash sinks will be put to maximum use and assured the donors that they will continue to maintain them and provide the soap supplies as needed throughout the year.
Only recently, authorities in the region also installed sinks at various hubs across the district, like markets, and car/bus parks.
Moreover, several major businesses in the region are closing their doors in an effort to protect their employees and customers against the spread of the deadly virus.
The Regional Executive Officer (REO), Denis Jaikarran and the Suddie Hospital Administrator, Shelly Ambrose both expressed their gratitude for the initiative.
