On Saturday, 18th March 2023, Farm Supplies Ltd. (FARMSUP) donated a 25 feet wooden boat, with a 60HP Fourstroke Mercury outboard engine and equipped with 40 life jackets towards the school children of Akawini Village, Region 2.
Speaking during the simple handing over ceremony was Honourable Minister Nigel Dharamlall, who thanked Farmsup for their donation and look forward to working together in the future on more projects of similar nature around Guyana.
Similar sentiments were echoed from the Region 2 Chairwoman, Mrs. Vilma Da Silva, and Regional Executive Officer (REO) Ms. Susanah Saywack who also expressed their gratitude to Farmsup on behalf of the village and also expressed their gratitude to the company for staying true to the promise made of the boat donation towards the school which was made at the Essequibo Branch’s opening back in November 2022.
The timely donation, according to Toshao Rudolph Wilson, will ensure that the students from the various settlements will be transported safely to the schools which is only accessible by boat. He noted that these children travel some miles from their village by boat to the Akwani Primary and Nursery schools and that the boat and life jackets are certainly welcomed. He also expressed his gratitude to Farmsup on behalf of the parents whose children will be using the boat and life jackets.
Managing Director of Farmsup, Mr. Renger van Dijk, expressed his enthusiasm at being able to make the much-needed donation to the Akwani village. He noted that Farmsup and Mercury recognize the importance of education and understand that access to education, especially in these areas, is crucial for children, after all, they are the leaders of tomorrow. He reinforced the company’s commitment to their corporate social responsibilities which are demonstrated through various projects such as these.
In addition to that, he made mention of the strategic choice of donating a fourstroke engine because this type of engine has a reduced fuel consumption which will be better in terms of operational expenses and is also known for fewer emissions which furthers Farmsup’s commitment towards a green initiative.
In closing, he said to the children, as Mercury says, Go Boldly!
