Give generously, president urges as Salvation Army Christmas appeal launched

President David Granger addressing the gathering at the launch of the Salvation Army Christmas appeal

President David Granger gave the first donation to the Salvation Army at the launching of this year’s Christmas Appeal yesterday.

Following the President’s $100,000 donation, others joined him and dropped in their contributions at the launch, which was held on the lawns of Guyana Stores at Main Street, Georgetown.

The Christmas Appeal is usually observed annually in Guyana by the Salvation Army which has always been engaged in a war against poverty, President Granger said during his address to the gathering at the launch. He added that should Guyana move forward, inequality must be