Urban Life & MVP Sport Stores donate 5000 gloves to health workers

Popular local men’s store, Urban Life, and sports store, MVP Sports, both located at Giftland Mall, have thrown their support behind the Public Health Ministry’s effort to fight the current COVID-19 pandemic facing Guyana and the rest of the world.
The businesses have generously donated in excess of 5000 pairs of gloves valued just over $500,000 to the MoPH to be used by the frontline health workers at this critical time. The donation was handed over to the Ministry on Friday last.
Owners of the stores, Ian and Crystal Ramdeo said “We cannot begin to express our appreciation for the health workers worldwide, especially here in Guyana. We are more than happy to help in assisting in their safety as they put themselves in danger on a daily basis in the battle against this pandemic. We feel that it is critical that the entire business community gives its full support to planking the curve in the spread of this pandemic.”
They noted that it is heartening to see that many have already started doing this and as such called on everyone to play their part, in whatever way they can.
“We urge all Guyanese to be responsible and follow the guidelines of local and international health organisations by staying at home and washing hands amongst other directives. We would also like to thank our customers for their continuous support which has made it possible for us to support this cause.”
The two men’s stores are closed for the month of April with no income during this period.
The Ramdeos said their first priority was ensuring that their employees are taken care of financially and can stay safely at home for the period of closure, even if it extends beyond April 30.
The proprietors stated that in addition to this donation, they are trying to source surgical masks overseas which are in high demand worldwide, as well as support local efforts of persons producing masks by funding some of the materials for these.