#Nassau, The Bahamas – April 30, 2020 – Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis today received a donation of Personal Protection Equipment from the board of directors, principals, management and staff of the Bahamas Striping Group of Companies.
The donation will assist those in the
frontlines in the fight against COVID-19.
The donated equipment includes 200 protective suits; 8,000 medical gloves; 2,000 protective face shields; 10,000 surgical face masks and 5,000 KN95 protective face masks.
“As proud Bahamians, we stand alongside the
government and we applaud the gallant efforts, foresight of the government, our
hardworking medical practitioners, and every Bahamian whose sacrifice will
allow us to win this battle,” said Dr. Allen L. Albury, managing director, Bahamas Striping.
Atario
Mitchell, president, and Dominic Sturrup, executive chairman and Sr. VP
business development also attended the presentation.
The Prime Minister received a sampling
of the donated PPEs during a special presentation at the Office of the Prime
Minister on Wednesday 29 April.
“Thank you for this generous donation
of Personal Protective Equipment,” said Prime Minister Minnis. “This will help
to protect our health care workers who are fighting COVID-19 in our hospitals,
clinics and health care facilities throughout The Bahamas.”
General Caption:
Dr. Allen Albury, managing director; Atario
Mitchell, president; and Dominic Sturrup, executive chairman and Sr. V.P
business development presented Prime Minister Minnis with Personal Protection
Equipment, including protective suits, medical gloves, face shields, surgical
face masks and KN95 protective face masks. (PHOTOS: OPM Communications