United States (U.S) Embassy in Georgetown on Friday donated a 17-seat passenger bus to the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, valued at of US$25,000 (GY$5.2 million).
Dr. Vindhya Persaud, Minister of Human Services and Social Security and U.S. Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch participated in the official handover ceremony at the, at the Palms Rehabilitation Center, Brickdam
Minister Persaud, acknowledging the partnership of the two countries, expressed, “how very much we welcome this very tangible present to this institution that is the home of our senior citizens. In fact, it houses over 200 senior citizens, and we will make use of this mode of transportation very quickly because the geriatric population will use it to go to the hospital for treatment or any other place for therapy as well as the new programme set to unfold later in the year where we look at taking senior citizens for recreational and exercise activities.”
Ambassador Lynch made the point of noting “this vehicle reflects the U.S. Embassy’s continued commitment to the people of Guyana and assist where we can support Guyana’s health needs. I hope it serves the Palms Rehabilitation Center well.”
The donation, which was made through the Department of Defense Humanitarian Assistance Programme will support transportation for the elderly, as well as others with limited mobility.
