Salvation Army launches Christmas appeal

Prime Minister Samuel Hinds (right) handing over a cheque to Major Emmerson Cumberbatch of the Salvation Army at the launch of its Christmas Appeal 2013

The Salvation Army received $5 million from the Government of Guyana on Friday at the launch its Christmas Appeal at the Georgetown Club on Camp Street.

The subvention is the second for the year as the organisation continues to work with substance abusers.

Edward Boyer, Chairman of the Salvation Army’s advisory board, thanked supporters for their contribution and involvement in the