National Veterans Home to open soon

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After at least 15 years of planning and various obstacles including funding and a proper location, the National Veterans Home, is finally complete and will soon open its doors to impoverished veterans.

It was a $40 million donation by President Bharrat Jagdeo which ensured the completion of the building which is located in Essequibo Street, Lamaha Springs (Joint Services Scheme).  Following the installation…..


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