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It began as a four-man operation in 1959, but its founder Claude Leslie Geddes had a dream which was to make it bigger and successful and even though he is no longer around, having departed this life in 2005,Munenori Kawasaki Cubs Jersey, no one could dispute the fact that his dream has come true.Today,Allen Craig Red Sox Jersey, Brass Aluminium and Cast Iron Foundry (BACIF) which has its location in West Ruimveldt has evolved into one of the most successful foundries in Guyana and an essential link for theStaffers and bursary awardees surround the bust of Claude Geddes that was unveiled yesterday, at the entity’s West Ruimveldt Head Office.sugar industry, one of its biggest business associates.Yesterday,Matt Belisle Nationals Jersey, during a simple ceremony at the Company’s location, a Bronze Bust in his memory was unveiled in the presence of Directors of the entity,Rougned Odor Rangers Jersey, staffers, children of employees attached to the Company and those from West Ruimveldt Primary School who were recipients of the annual Bursary Awards,Mike Piazza Mets Jersey, parents and well wishers.Managing Director Peter Pompey speaking at the occasion, gave a brief history about the Company and how it was founded and even recognised the vision of the late founder and the efforts he made to ensure that the business which started from humble beginnings was placed on a footing that has enabled it to remain a viable entity until today.Also present were Directors Waveney Allen, Brinmore Phaul, Yolanda Geddes-Kendall, Accountant Gangamattie Singh, Company Secretary Marilyn Kyte and renowned sculptor Ivor Thom,Joe Carter Indians Jersey, who played a pivotal role in the construction of the Bust.The ceremony also saw the successful students from the last Grade Six Assessment receive bursary awards in memory of the late Geddes,Drew Storen Blue Jays Jersey, who was instrumental in implementing the reward for children of employees of the Company, before it was extended to the West Ruimveldt Primary School.Those who received awards were from BACIF: – Keyane Williams, Kelar Azore,Ted Williams Red Sox Jersey, Daniel Eastman, Malachi Wharton, Rachel Atkins, Romario Shortt, Shaquille Souvenir and Janessa Collier, and from West Ruimveldt Primary: – Lennox Hopkinson, Aquila Scott,Jim Rice Red Sox Jersey, Shaldeen Hinds and Deleon Lowe. |
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