The Guyana and Trinidad Mutual Group of Insurances Companies Ltd. have joined the many corporate citizens here in contributing generously to the relief effort, occasioned by the series of eruptions of the La Soufrière volcano.
On Friday 21st May, 2021, the Insurance grouping presented two donations to the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO), towards assistance in the rolling out its relief programme.
A sum of EC $46,600.00 was handed over to NEMO, which included EC$36,600.00 (US$13, 707.86) donated by GTM’s Head Office, Guyana, and EC$10,000.00 donated by GTM St. Vincent Branch.
The local chapter of GTM, in a release related to the donation, expressed its profound recognition of the period of immense displacement and adverse impact wrought by La Soufrière.
“The journey to clearing the ashes and rebuilding will require immense support and contribution from the corporate sector, donor agencies and persons from around the globe”, the release said.
GTM in making its donation, expressed thanks to the Director of NEMO Ms. Michelle Forbes and her team for their steadfast approach to managing a national disaster of this magnitude.
“We at GTM are elated to support this cause and will endeavor to assist in the rebuilding and development of this remarkable nation”. GTM said.