Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS honours eight companies for advocacy

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GBCHA Executive Director Suzanne French (second, right) stands beside US Ambassador Brent Hardt ( right) as recipients of the Sixth Annual Awards for Business Excellence display their trophies and certificates. GBCHA Chairman David Bhola and Health Minister Dr Bheri Ramsaran, first and second, are at left.
GBCHA Executive Director Suzanne French (second, right) stands beside US Ambassador Brent Hardt ( right) as recipients of the Sixth Annual Awards for Business Excellence display their trophies and certificates. GBCHA Chairman David Bhola and Health Minister Dr Bheri Ramsaran, first and second, are at left.

The Guyana Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS (GBCHA) honoured eight companies at its Sixth Annual Awards for Business Excellence in recognition of their efforts to contribute to the national response to HIV/AIDS in the workplace and community.

According to a press release, Denmor Garment Manufacturers and the Guyana National Shipping Corporation received awards for their workplace programmes, with the latter company being singled out for honourable mention. Scotiabank and the Guyana Lottery Company were honoured for their community investment, with the Lottery Company being given honourable mention.

This year, Janet Abbensettes of the Guyana Revenue Authority was recognised for “Individual Leadership” while Rohini Ramkumar of Edward B Beharry and Company Limited was