Under its Rural Solar Electrification Project (RSEP), Food For the Poor Inc (FFP) distributed more than 300 solar panels to residents along the East Bank Berbice (EBB) corridor last Thursday.It was quite a historic day for those far-flung residents of EBB. Many of them had never enjoyed what many on the coastland enjoy in electricity and its luxuries.Officials from the group teamed up with the officials of the Region Six Administration to distribute the equipment to residents of four communities–Mara, Plegt Anker,Cheap NHL Jerseys China, Lighttown, and Highbury.The East Canje settlement of New Forest, benefitted from the venture a few days prior. None of those villages were ever connected to the national power grid under the Guyana Power & Light Inc (GPL).FFP Representative, Andrea Benjamin, spoke to the residents. “This system does not solve all your electricity problems, but it’s a start,” she said. Since the project’s inception in 2011, more than 320 panels have been distributed to residents.In Region Six, Benjamin said, 350 families would have benefitted from the solar panel kits. She added that more than 200 kits were presented as well under the flagship project to residents of the far-flung riverain community of Baracara, located some 50 miles up the Canje River.She boasted of the fact that FFP works in all facets of development in Guyana, including Agriculture, Health, Education, “and I’m particularly fascinated that you guys are deep in agriculture, and we would like to continue working with you (in agriculture).”Benjamin underscored the collaborative efforts between the Region Six RDC and FFP. “So you have to give your thanks to Mr. [Alex] Foster and the Region Six Administration— They ensured all the panels got here (to Berbice) from Georgetown.”She lauded Mr. Foster’s hard work and efforts to ensure the continued work of FFP in Berbice and looked forward to the continued relationship between the FPP Berbice and the larger body. “We want to ensure that Region Six comes to its complete potential,” Benjamin added.FFP’s Berbice Representative, Mr. Alex Foster, cautioned the residents to care the panels, lest they would not see or hear from FPP again through future ventures, in that,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, other assistance from FFP to the villages would be dependent on how the panels are cared for.“The questions may be asked, how many people stole or sold the panels?,NFL Cheap Jerseys Wholesale, and if the answers are not favourable, then you wouldn’t get any further assistance— so let me make this clear…any assistance coming in to these areas,Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic, are dependent on how you treat today’s support.”He alluded to other projects that FPP is working on in Berbice. These include tilapia ponds, where over 5,000 tilapias will be reaped shortly in Berbice.Region Six Chairman, David Armogan, said how pleased he was about such a project. Through further discussions with Foster, he said the project expanded from one village to several EBB villages, and that was a very pleasing development.Region Six Vice- Chairman, Mr. Bhupaul Jhagroo, alluded to the great difficulties in communicating with the far-flung villages of Mara and Plegt Anker since there is no electricity and limited phone signals.Jhagroo said that during its initial stages, the project was meant for only one area, but the planners thought that the residents in the other areas would feel left out, “and so, we worked to get the list (of residents) so it could be processed,Soccer Jerseys From China, and we thank FPP for hearing our appeals, and the entire EBB area has these facilities.”Mrs. Gretel Thomas, a resident of Lighttown was so thankful that she can now access electricity in her home, through the use of solar panels. “I say a hearty thank you to FFP…I feel so happy, after a long time I was being promised…”Additionally, a gasoline tiller was presented to residents of Lighttown to assist with their agricultural pursuits.White water, Karuni Village and Swan Village, also benefitted from similar donations of solar panels over the years. The project will continue to benefit residents who reside in far- flung agrarian villages, not connected to the national power grid.

By Rabindra RooplallGroups of people, many of them considered less fortunate, flocked various Masjids countrywide for the “festival of sacrifice” or “festival of feast” known as Eid-Ul-Adha. The three-day commemoration began with prayer yesterday, and the following days will be filled with socialising, good foods and presents for Muslims countrywide.Muslims observe Eid-Ul-Adha to remember the willingness of Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son,Brendan Langley Jersey, Ishmael, as an act of obedience to God. A few traditions associated with Eid include sacrificing animals as did the Prophet Abraham, purchasing of new clothes for the festival and a gathering of friends and family together for a feast.Imam “Mufti” of the Kitty Masjid, Sajid Khan said Eid- Ul -Adha is celebrated through communal prayers and rituals, as well as by feasting and a repetition of Abraham’s animal sacrifice.On these occasions,Cheap Jerseys From China Online, one third of the meat is kept for the family,Cheap Jerseys From China, another third for relatives and friends, and the last portion for the poor, in accordance with the Muslim precept of “zakat” or alms-giving.He emphasized that Muslims commemorate and remember Abraham’s trials, by themselves slaughtering an animal such as a sheep, bull or goat.Another member of the Masjid, Dan Rahim, explained that one of Abraham’s main trials was to face the command of Allah (God) to kill his only son. Upon hearing this command, he prepared to submit to Allah’s will.When he was all prepared to do it, Allah revealed to him that his “sacrifice” had already been fulfilled. He had shown that his love for his Lord superseded all others that he would lay down his own life or the lives of those dear to him in order to submit to God.“Allah has given us power over animals and allows us to eat meat, but only if we pronounce His name at the solemn act of taking life. Muslims slaughter animals in the same way throughout the year. By saying the name of Allah at the time of slaughter, we are reminded that life is sacred.” Rahim underscored. “It is not their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah; it is your piety that reaches Him.”He further added that a true Muslim is one who submits his or herself completely to the Lord and is willing to follow Allah’s commands completely and obediently. It is this strength of heart, purity in faith,Cheap NFL Jerseys, and willing obedience that our Lord desires from us.According to the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) President Fazeel Ferouz, “When we are going to sacrifice an animal we must understand that we are going to sacrifice our evil inclinations, egos and unworthy deeds at the same time. By doing the sacrifice, we are pledging to make a change for the better of ourselves, our family, our community and our country.“We are, as Muslims, blessed with countless opportunities to serve our fellow inhabitants of the world. But this involves sacrifice – sacrifice of our time, energies and resources motivated by a desire to bring people together and work with them in the pursuit of creating a society that is built on the ideals of respect,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, understanding and goodwill.“Promoting justice and peace are responsibilities that rest on the shoulders of all those who are heirs to the Abrahamic tradition and as one such community, let us, as Muslims, be foremost in this struggle.”He explained that in the present world where there are economic and financial crises, global warming, the rise in poverty levels, increase in the use of alcohol, drugs, widespread violence against women and children and sometimes almost total disregard for basic human rights, it is a time for persons to reflect on their own sacrifices and the need to be connected back with the Creator to be guided to attain prosperity and peace within our societies and ourselves.The message of Eid-UI -Adha is an example of co-existence and cooperation of mutual benefit the world can learn from. This festival incorporates the grate pilgrimage to Mecca or the performance of the Hajj. Over two million pilgrims from the world over, covering all races, economic and social background gather, only for one purpose, humbleness.