Guyana opens bank account to help Haiti’s earthquake victims

The Guyana government through the Office of the Prime Minister has opened a humanitarian
account with Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited to help raise funds for victims of the recent 7.2-
magnitude earthquake which killed almost 1,500, injured four times that figure and destroyed
numerous properties.
“We ask that Guyanese in the diaspora (too) join our efforts to provide substantial relief through
our collective response,” the government statement said.
The details of the account are as follows:
Account number: 96235619938
Account name: Civil Defence Commission
Account address: 49 Main & Urquhart Streets, Georgetown Guyana
Branch Name: Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited
Swift Code: RBGLGYGG

Additionally, the public is notified that additional information or queries should be directed to
the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) on Telephone #: 592 226 1114 or 592 600 7500 (Call or
WhatsApp). They can also be reached via email at finance@cdc.gy the release advised.
The establishment of the bank account is part of a wider effort by Guyanese government
following a telephone conversation between President Irfaan Ali and the newly-appointed
Haitian Prime Minister, Dr. Ariel Henry.
“Guyana’s resolve to stand in solidarity in good and bad times with our CARICOM brothers and
sisters across the region remains steadfast. As we have done in the past, we will combine
energies and resources to meet this latest humanitarian challenge to bring comfort and relief to
our Haitian brothers and sisters as quickly as possible,” the release said.