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Sep 07, 2014 News
According to a release from the Ministry of Education, a number of businesses have confirmed their participation in this year’s Education Month observances. They will be providing sponsorship for the Ministry’s “Give A Book” Tents tomorrow (Monday, September 8) as Guyana once again joins the world in observing International Literacy Day.
The Ministry is expected to have a total of twenty-one “Give A Book” tents setup across Regions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 10. Meanwhile, in Georgetown, it will be hosting the unveiling of the National Revised Literacy Action Plan, a literacy exhibition, and a number of “Give a Book” tents along the avenue on Main Street.
The Ministry described the collaboration with the business community as “encouraging and groundbreaking”. Regent Multiplex was recognized for purchasing one thousand books for distribution starting at noon tomorrow. The Georgetown Reading & Research Centre and the National Library will also be distributing books.
The Ministry disclosed that the following is a list of businesses that will be hosting “Give A Book” tents tomorrow, in support of the Ministry’s drive to ensure that every child is literate by Grade Four:
At 07:30 h
1. Vreed-en-Hoop at ND&S Furniture Establishment sponsored by ND&S Furniture Establishment
At 08:00 h
2. Zeeburg Market Square sponsored by Keshiri Gajraj
At 09:00 h
3. Anna Regina at G & P Jaigobin & Sons Supermarket sponsored by Region 2 Regional Chairman in collaboration with G & P Jaigobin & Sons Supermarket
4. New Amsterdam at Metro Office Supplies sponsored by Metro Office Supplies
5. New Amsterdam at Tochama Turn (Stanleytown) sponsored by St. Francis Community Developers
6. Canje at Head of Burn Bush Dam sponsored by St. Francis Community Developers
7. Central and Lower Corentyne at University of Guyana – Tain Campus sponsored by St. Francis Community Developers
8. Upper Corentyne at Skeldon Post Office Front sponsored by St. Francis Community Developers
At 09:30 h
9. Suddie Car Park sponsored by Region 2 Regional Chairman, in collaboration with Chandradat Narine Variety Store
At 11:00 h
10. Linden Town at LEN sponsored by (i) Nintec, (ii) Paddy General Store (iii) Ramnarine Cheap Store (iv) V. J. Construction (v) Mr. Vector Wright and (vi) Linden Chamber of Industry, Commerce and Development
At 12:00 h
11. Regent Street at Regent Multiplex sponsored by QC Student Sharmilla Ramlall
12. Maruca at Aruka Investments sponsored by Aruka Investments
13. Mabaruma at Monty Brooms Guest House and Catering Service Benab sponsored by Monty Brooms Guest House and Catering Service
14. Vreed-en-Hoop at Fat Boy’s Discount Store (Stelling Road) sponsored by Fat Boy Discount Store
At 13:00 h
15. Mabaruma at Gary Loll & Daughter sponsored by Gary James
At 13:30 h
16. Charity Market at Budesh Ramdial Stationery & Office Supplies sponsored by Regional Chairman Region 2 in collaboration with Budesh Ramdial Stationery & Office Supplies
At 14:30 h
17. Tuschen at Entrance to New Scheme sponsored by Double Day Hotel/Tent Rental
18. Croal St. at Aniroud Stationary and Office Supplies sponsored by Aniroud Stationary and Office Supplies
19. Bush Lot at Flash Stationary & General Merchandise sponsored by Flash Stationery & General Merchandise
At 15:00 h
20. De Edward Village at Low Cost Supermarket sponsored by Low Cost Supermarket
At 15:30 h
21. Port Kaituma at Clevie’s sponsored by Cleveland Henry
The Ministry is inviting the public to join the commemoration of International Literacy Day by reading any piece of materials at 11:00hrs tomorrow and visiting the tents at the various locations outlined above.
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