Baishanlin Forestry gives $10M to GRC for disasters victims

Georgetown: Baishanlin International Forest Development Inc Monday gave GUY$10M to the Guyana Relief Council (GRC) to aid disaster victims.

The cheque was handed over to Chairman of GRC Yvonne Hinds by President of the Forestry Company Wenze Chu at the entity head office at Lot X West of Public Road, Ruimveldt.

President of Baishanlin, Wenze Chu said that the company wishes to also contribute to the economic development of Guyana while creating more job opportunities.

Chu further revealed that the company plans to also assist in construction of hospitals and school without cost attached.

Chairman of GRC Yvonne Hinds said many persons will benefit from the kind donation, since for 2012 the GRC assisted 65 fire cases consisting of 291 persons; 12 cases of high winds consisting of 50 victims; 25 cases of welfare consisting of 127 persons while 21 organisations were assisted.