MARCIA Nadir-Sharma, co-proprietor of IT retailer, DIGICOM, Tuesday donated an ACR laptop computer to the Carifesta Secretariat so as to assist the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport in successfully hosting Carifesta X this year.Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr Frank Anthony, who was on hand for the presentation, said he welcomed whatever contribution the corporate sector has to offer and that he was rather pleased that DIGICOM has come on board the way it has.

“Carifesta is a large undertaking and requires a combined effort to make sure that the activity is successful,” the Minister said, adding that though small, Digicom’s contribution will be of great assistance with the work being done at the Secretariat to have things ready in time for Carifesta.

Responding to the minister’s kind comments, the young entrepreneur said: “It is an honour to present the Carifesta Secretariat with the laptop,” and that she hoped the gesture would serve as a catalyst not just to other entities in the Private Sector but the public as well to get on board with the Secretariat and give them all the support they can.

“Being a part of Carifesta has a lot of potential for my business which comes in the form of goodwill,” she said, adding: “We have to show what Guyana has to offer. The Minister and the government cannot do this alone. The planning of Carifesta needs the assistance of private and public sector and the citizens.”

Nadir-Sharma said in closing that even though it’s only a small contribution, her business stands ready and willing to provide further assistance to the Minister and the Carifesta team.

caption..At the presentation: Culture Minister, Dr Frank Anthony (centre) looks on appreciatively as DIGICOM Manager, Sunil Samaroo (left) hands over the laptop to Nigel Dharmalall, CEO of the Carifesta Secretariat.