THREE persons directly affected by the Feb. 17 Bartica massacre were recently given cash donations by the Bartica Regatta Committee.

The beneficiaries who each received $50,000 are Debra Bobb-Gilkes, widow of slain Banks security guard Edwin Gilkes; Sheelisa Khan, reputed wife of slain taxi driver Dexter Adrian; and Raymond Whyte who was badly injured. The monies were taken from the profits of the recently held 2008 Easter regatta.

Meanwhile, the wife of the late Ervin Perreira is presently out of the country, and a similar donation will be made to her when she returns.

Regional Chairman, Mr. Holbert Knights, will also be working with the Regional Agriculture Department to assist these families with agriculture projects they are interested in.