| NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE – Representatives of the People’s National Congress in Region Six showed their party’s benevolent side last week when they handed over a quantity of reading material to some Berbice groups.Speaking at the simple ceremony at the party’s office in New Amsterdam, Regional Education Coordinator Buster Wright urged the recipients to make use of the items and in so doing they could enhance the lives of those they serve.At the receiving end were the Revival, Awareness and Perpetuation of African Culture (RAPAC) group, the Conga Nya Cultural Foundation, and the Guyana Education School, all of New Amsterdam; some individuals who provide private lessons for both primary and secondary school students; the South Glasgow Community Development Group, and the Islington People’s National Congress group.The books were made possible by Food for the Poor and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.Mr. Wright said lots of areas in the New Amsterdam district and its environs are in need of the said material which would provide a beneficial alternative for persons to pass their time. “The PNC saw it fit to gather supplies of books and donate to these organizations to aid in their educational development.”Both the Conga Nya Cultural Foundation and the Revival, Awareness and Perpetuation of African Culture group are in the process of establishing libraries.In April, Member of Parliament Volda Lawrence, who is also the Director of the Human Services Department of the People’s National Congress in Georgetown, handed over some $400,000 worth of items, including fully loaded computer system and supplies, educational packages and stationery to the Conga Nya Cultural Foundation to boost their ongoing youth programme.Ivelaw James, founder of the Congo Nya Foundation, which is based at Ogleton Dam at Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, said the organization was established in 1980 and has since gained international recognition.This project with the children came afterwards, and is aimed at giving them a sounder foundation and to promote the cultural arts.During the week, the 85 children, who are between the ages of six and 15, are exposed to the cultural aspect, drumming, arts and craft and the like under the leadership of Raslij James. Literacy is the focus on weekends, and Orin Joseph is the coordinator of this aspect.Member of the Revival, Awareness and Perpetuation of African Culture, Carla Giddings, said her group is known for its contribution in the field of culture.They have been working with persons of all ages and levels in the New Amsterdam area, East and West Canje,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys, and on the West Coast and Bank of Berbice. At present their main focus is literacy, culture and moral values.Mr. Wright noted that several donations were made previously to groups across East and West Berbice, but this is the first time that it was done on such a large scale. |
