Dharmic Sabha opens state of the art shelter for abuse survivors

Unveiling: Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam and President Donald Romotar unveil the commemorative plaque at the opening of Bal Nivas, a state-of-the-art housing facility in Berbice for abuse victims. (David Papannah Photo)

President Donald Ramotar on Monday commissioned Bal Nivas, a state-of-the-art housing facility in Berbice for victims of abuse and domestic violence.

Bal Nivas, a project undertaken by the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDS), commissioned at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, GHDS president Dr Vindhya Persaud, International Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam and dignitaries.

The multimillion-dollar structure boasts a spacious kitchen and dining room, a library, computer centre,