GBTI pledges $3M towards Bahamas hurricane relief

The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI) yesterday announced $3m in  relief for the hurricane-hit Bahamas. It has also set up a relief fund to which members of the public can make their contributions.

“We see the destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian and we understand the need for the people to get back to their normal lives and it is inherent within us to help,” said GBTI Executive Director, Richard Isava, according to a press release from the Bank.

The Bank is encouraging the  public to use the GBTI Hurricane Relief Fund to also make their contributions.

Donations can be made to:

Account Name: GBTI HURRICANE

RELIEF FUND- BAHAMAS

Account Number: 011802963011

The Bahamas was on Saturday hit by the hurricane resulting in at least seven deaths and widespread damage.