The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) donated $1 million to charitable organisations yesterday. Speaking at the handing over ceremony, GBTI Administration Manager Sean Noel said it is important to financially aid charities because they have a vital role to play in society. In this photo (from left to right) are: GBTI Information Technology Manager Florent Ramsaran and Loans Manager Hermia Cumberbatch; John Edwards of the Dharm Shala Home for the Poor of All Races; Barbara Walrond of the Guyana Relief Council; Major Laura Augusto of the Salvation Army; Ava Singh of the Guyana Red Cross Society; Cecil Morris of the Guyana Society for the Blind; June Herod of the David Rose School for Handicapped Children; Marva Griffith of Uncle Eddie’s Home; Luna Chung of the Periwinkle Cancer Club; Aubrey Austin of Food For the Poor Guyana Inc. and Noel. (Photo by Rae Wiltshire)