Kaieteur News
Wednesday September 12, 2018
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Banks DIH, NSC and NBTS collaborate for blood drive
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he National B l o o d Transfusion Service (NBTS), with the aim of sensitising blood donors and essentially retaining them, have collaborated with the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Banks DIH through their Rainforest Water and Vitamalt brands to host a blood drive at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) this Saturday. While the blood drive is not only limited to athletes, the NSC has solicited support from all the sports associations across the length and breadth of Guyana to come out and donate while Banks DIH will be on hand to help rejuvenate donors with their beverages. During yesterday’s press conference at the NSC Secretariat, Homestretch Avenue, Dr. Pedro Lewis of the NBTS explained that this initiative is very important because blood donation is a continuous process and, “We at the blood bank always try to increase the instances of
donation.” Dr. Lewis elaborated further that, “A lot of hospitals call the blood bank everyday with requests for blood to save lives and it’s not a simple task to get persons to come and sit in the chair and donate. So we are thinking out the box and I’m happy with this opportunity to be in collaboration with the NSC and Banks.” Also on hand during the launch was Banks DIH’s Malts Manger, Clayton McKenzie, who reiterated his company’s delight in being part of this unique initiative which is paramount in saving lives at the hospitals. Dr. Lewis posited that, “We are asking donors to eat normal and drink some fluids before you donate. Fluids are also advised to be consumed after donation in this important procedure especially for the maternity ward. You are not only saving a mother when you donate, you’re saving a family.”
- When you donate, you’re saving a family – Dr. Lewis
From left, NBTS’ Dr. Pedro Lewis and Radha Ramdhani along with NSC’s Christopher Jones and Banks DIH’s Clayton McKenzie. The blood drive this Saturday is open to the general public and according to head of the NSC, Christopher Jones donors will be able to take part in
some friendly sporting activity at the CASH while they wait to make the noble contribution to a worthy cause. Those activities will
Romell Jagroop General Construction supports Bush Lot Softball tourney
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s the inaugural B u s h L o t Softball Cricket Cup draws near, business entities in West Berbice has continued to throw in their support. The latest entity to support the venture is Romell Jagroop General Construction. Jagroop said that he is pleased to support the event because it’s the first of its kind that will be held in the area. He stated that over the years the village has produced a number of talented cricketers that went on to play for Berbice and Guyana. ”Sports are essential for the development of today’s society because there are so many distractions out there. We have seen what sports can do for a nation and people need to recognise this,” he added. Manager of Bush Lot Sports Club Christopher Bissoon expressed delight for the support and promises a successful and exciting tournament. Among other sponsors on board are Vault Night Club of Bush Lot Village, Cellphonix and A r i a n n a ’s F a s h i o n o f Rosignol. The competition is slated for Sunday at the Bush Lot
include draft, basketball and darts, prizes will be at stake. Dr. Lewis noted that there should be no drinking of alcohol 24 hours before giving blood and all are
NSC Condemns mistreatment of the national flag The National Sports Commission (NSC) has taken note of a video circulating on social media showing two females trampling on a flag of the Republic of Trinidad and Ta b a g o . T h e i n c i d e n t seemed to have occurred Sunday evening last just after the CPL match between the Guyana Amazon Warriors and the Trinbago Knightriders at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence. The NSC regrets this unfortunate act and condemns the mistreatment of the national flag of any country. The NSC calls on all cricket fans and persons in general to treat the national
Manager of the Bush Lot United Sports Club Christopher Bissoon accepts the cheque from manager of Romell Jagroop General Construction Stephanie George in the presence of staff members. Sports Club Ground, West Coast Berbice. The one-day event will be played on a knock-out basis and will see teams battling for over $100,000 in cash and other prizes.
Interested teams can contact the organisers on 696 9659, 619 2674, 655 5067, 670 7323 before Friday, for registration. The Bush Lot Softball Cricket Cup is being
organised and Promoted by Arrowhead Promotions and Bush Lot United Sports Club of West Berbice. Proceeds from the event will be going towards developing the sports in the village.
welcomed between the ages of 16-65 years old but minors will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. (Calvin Chapman)
flags of all countries with respect and dignity which they deserve. All national flags are sacred symbols of nationhood and must be accorded the same respect the spirit of love for CARICOM sister country and the spirit of cricket and sporting competitiveness. CPL cricket should be seen as an opportunity to bring our CARICOM sisters together and not sow discord and disrespect. The NSC calls on the persons involved to issue an apology for their actions.We wish both the Guyana Amazon Warriors and the Trinbago Knightriders all the best in their remaining CPL matches.