Region 6 students benefit from pure water project

The Rotary Club of New Amsterdam (RCNA) has commissioned its seventh Public Schools Pure Water Initiative, benefiting thousands of children in the East Berbice-Corentyne (Region 6) area.
The RCNA, in collaboration with the Bank of Nova Scotia, has commissioned the clean water system at the All Saints Primary School in New Amsterdam. This project ensures that water goes through a filtration process before being stored in tanks for use afterwards for drinking or cooking purposes.
Current President of the Rotary Club of New Amsterdam, Rafeek Kassim, is quoted by the Department of Public Information (DPI) as assuring that the RCNA would continue to carry out projects that would positively impact young people in the East Berbice-Corentyne area. He also thanked the management and staff of the Bank of Nova Scotia for coming on board the project.
Also present at the ceremony commissioning this Public Schools Pure Water Initiative were Regional Chairman David Armogan; Manager of the Bank of Nova Scotia’s New Amsterdam Branch, Vibert Jones; Representative of the Department of Education – Primary Level, Lalchand Sadick; teachers and students of the school, and members of the community.
A number of other entities have committed to coming on board with the RCNA to continue this initiative. Cumberland, Fort Ordnance, Sheet Anchor, St Theresa’s, and Edinburgh Primary schools, along with the Canje Secondary School, have already benefited from this project.