The Government of Guyana, through President David Granger, today provided some initial support for Berbice High School student, fifteen year old Sarah Shivpersaud, who lost her School Based Assessments (SBA), school books, uniforms and other personal effects, when her home was completely destroyed by fire, earlier this week, a release from the Ministry of the Presidency said.
During a visit to the family in East Canje, Berbice today, an initial offer of support was made to the teenager by the President’s Public Information and Press Services Officer, Lloyda Garrett, in the form of $50,000, to support the girl’s immediate return to school. Shivpersaud, who lives with her mother, Lalita Bedessie, and an older brother, is currently preparing for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, where she will be sitting for seven subjects.
According to Garrett, President Granger, who came across the report in the Guyana Chronicle this morning, was especially concerned that the child’s attendance at school would be affected due to the disaster.
