Rubis Guyana plays its part in fight against COVID-19

Rubis Guyana Inc has an all-hands-on-deck approach when it comes to the country’s national COVID-19 response.

The energy company is supporting COVID-19 efforts in several ways including by making a donation to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) to assist frontline workers with transportation to and from work.
In addition, Rubis also provided support to families who are experiencing challenges as a result of the national emergency measures which were instituted due to the pandemic.
To date, Rubis Guyana’s total contribution towards the fight of COVID-19 exceeds US$10,000.
Retail Account Executive of Rubis Guyana Inc, Joylyn Johnson explained, “The fight against COVID-19 must be a collective effort, it requires an all-hands-on-deck approach and Team Rubis wanted to be part of Guyana’s proactive measures.”
She explained that the rationale for the GPHC donation was borne out of disturbing media reports that the frontline medical workers, who are battling to restore the health of COVID-19 patients, were having serious challenges travelling to work and home. “We wished to enable them an easy passage on their journey.”
Johnson further stated that “We felt compelled to make a contribution to GPHC towards providing dedicated and safe transportation for these special health care professionals. The money donated will provide dedicated vehicles and drivers to transport medical personnel.”
CEO of GPHC, Brigadier George A Lewis (rtd) sincerely thanked Rubis Guyana Inc on behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of the organisation for honouring their corporate social responsibility by supporting health care workers during these unprecedented times.
He said that in light of the national regulations that have been put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19, the GPHC is exceptionally grateful for the donation which will support the provision of transportation for staff who work beyond the hours of the national curfew.
In addition, Rubis made donations to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in their drive to ensure the most vulnerable citizens were also being taken care of through the provision of food hampers.
Cognisant that the CDC is facing a mammoth task, as an exercise of this nature requires many resources, Rubis agreed to come on board.
Internally, Rubis Guyana has invested in safety training for retailers and their staff on heightened cleaning standards to adopt at this time as well as provide all Rubis service stations with sinks and hand santisers.
They recently purchased face masks for all gas attendants to wear to mitigate the spread of the virus and installed COVID-19 signage at the fuel pumps to remind customers on safe practices to use.