After a brief meeting with two sisters, ages 9 and 11 who reside at Barr Street, Albouystown, President David Granger has committed to setting up a “reading room” in that area.
Earlier yesterday, a release from the Ministry of the Presidency said that Granger took time out from his schedule to meet the two sisters Leanna Mc Kenzie, 11 and Vaneicia Henry, 9, along with their parents after they had written a letter requesting the meeting.
“During their brief conversation with the President Granger, both girls spoke of their keen interest in reading as they are both members of the National Library. Encouraged by their interest, the President made a commitment that a `reading room’ will be set up in their community. President Granger also assured the sisters that his office will ensure that the all the necessary reading materials are made available for the setting up of the reading room.
In addition, a team is expected to visit the area soon to identify a suitable site for the reading room”, the release said.
The release said that a few weeks ago the two sisters; one of whom has just completed schooling at Stella Maris Primary and is moving onto St Mary’s High School, and the other, a Grade 5 student, penned a letter to President Granger requesting a meeting with him. The release said that to their surprise, their request was granted.
