Depressed community benefits from NBS donation

May 12, 2013 News

Angoy’s Avenue, one of the depressed communities located on the outskirts of New Amsterdam, received a cash donation from the New Building Society Ltd in order to assist them to complete their playfield.
The community, which has been described as Guyana’s most populated squatter settlement, is known to suffer a deficiency of much needed amenities such as health facilities and schools; and even public utilities such as electricity, proper running water, phones and roads.

Senior Manager of NBS New Amsterdam hands over the cheque to Committee Member Desmond Kelly.

In addition to its poorly serviced environs, the community is publicly perceived to be one where crime, ranging from electricity theft to murder, is prevalent.
Senior Manager of NBS, Anil Beharry, noted that the playfield will bring out people to exercise and recreate. He advised members of the Angoy’s Avenue Playfield Management Committee to focus on getting youths involved in sports so as to keep them off the streets, thereby producing better individuals and reducing the instances of crime in the community.
Committee member Desmond Kelly assured that the monies that are donated towards the playfield will be accounted for and will be spent for its intended purpose. Kelly thanked NBS for supporting the project and is hopeful for similar support from other organizations.