PRESS SECRETARY
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER
Email: pmoffice@gov.gd | pmoffice@spiceisle.com
Website:
www.gov.gd
Phone: 1-473-440-7258 or 1-473-440-2255 Fax:
1- 473-435-7285
Thousands Receive Assistance Under the Government of
Tuesday 28th August, 2007- St.
George’s: Distribution of vouchers under the Government of Grenada’s Primary
School Financial Assistance Programme commenced on Monday 27th
August, 2007 and will continue throughout the country until Wednesday 29th
August, 2007.
The
Programme is geared to assist the neediest students by providing assistance in
the form of uniforms, books, and other necessities.
The programme which was initiated a decade
ago with support from friendly governments continues to be a beacon of hope for
parents who are unable to provide the tools for their children to learn.
In 2003 more than 2220 students were assisted
at a cost of more than $400,000.00 ECD.
The Government of Grenada has been solely funding the
programme since 2005. In 2005 more than 3000 students were assisted at a cost
of more than $570,000.00 ECD.
In 2006, Three Thousand Six hundred and Forty
students benefited from the programme with total assistance reaching
$604,600.00 ECD.
This year is no exception with total
assistance reaching approximately $950,000.00 ECD.