Water partnership with Suriname seen as boost for GWI

Gerald Feria (second, left) PRO Leanna Bradshaw (third, left) GWI CEO Richard Van West-Charles (third, right) and IDB representative Sophie Makonnen (right) with others at yesterday’s press briefing

Guyana Water Inc (GWI) and the Suriname Water Company (SWC) yesterday wrapped up a Water Partnership Programme, which GWI CEO Richard Van West-Charles said imparted invaluable experience that will be used to improve water quality and other aspects of the company.

The Water Partnership Programme was sponsored by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and UN Habitat. Public Relations Officer of the GWI Leanna Bradshaw explained that since SWC and GWI share similarities on issues, such as customer relations, non-revenue water, water resources and both have IDB loans, they decided to launch the partnership programme to share experiences and ideas.

Van West-Charles lauded the programme and pointed out that the young engineers have been able to gain more knowledge and harness their skills in several areas through the venture.