Photo: Straw businesspersons and woodcarvers of the Downtown Straw Market made a presentation to the Red Cross, March 17, for hurricane relief. Pictured at centre is Diana Cox, making official presentation to the Bahamas Red Cross, represented by Director General Caroline Turnquest. Also pictured at centre is Chairman of the Straw Market Authority Kevin Simmons. (BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)

The straw businesspersons and woodcarvers of the Downtown Straw Market on Thursday morning made a presentation of 50 portable gas stoves to the Bahamas Red Cross Society for hurricane relief.

Speaking on behalf of the straw businesspersons and woodcarvers of the Downtown Straw Market, Bay Street, Diana Cox said: “Last year our beautiful country was devastated by a very destructive hurricane and many of our people were left without the basic necessities needed to survive.

“The straw businesspersons and woodcarvers of the Downtown Straw Market are here to provide some much-needed relief to our neighbours and friends who lost so much. We are grateful to our Chairman and the Straw Market Authority for facilitating this forum today.

“The Leaders Committee spearheaded a drive to purchase some 50 portable gas stoves and fuel for distribution by the Bahamas Red Cross.”

Ms. Cox made the presentation to Bahamas Red Cross Society Director General Caroline Turnquest. Also present were Chairman of the Straw Market Authority Kevin Simmons, and Deputy Chairman Paul Bevans.

To the Red Cross Director General, Ms. Cox said: “Madame Director, on behalf of the Entrepreneurs of the Downtown Straw Market, we present to you these small tokens of our love and appreciation. We trust that these items would bring hope and joy into the lives of our disadvantaged fellow Bahamians. May the life we live, speak for us. God bless you.”

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