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Gym to be opened at Georgetown Prison
At the Flex Night International held on December 8, 2012, Flex Night Incorporated announced its intention to partner with Demerara Mutual Life Assurance Society Ltd. in order to establish a gym facility in the Georgetown Prison. This initiative is in fulfillment of the mission of the Flex Night organization to expand opportunity for all groups to enjoy the benefits of bodybuilding health and fitness. The Guyana Prison Service supported the idea and allowed 20 of its Staff and inmates to view the Flex Night event, compliments of Demerara Mutual. A partnership was thus created.
Visits to the Georgetown Prison by Flex Night Directors to identify an appropriate location in January and the Presentation of a Project proposal to the Prison authorities, while Approval of the Project by the Ministry of Home Affairs was granted in February.
Presentation of the approved Project to Demerara Mutual Life Assurance Society Ltd during March, Capping of concrete floor and painting of gym walls by the Guyana Prison Service during March/April and the Signing of the MOU in March will culminate with the Acquisition of equipment in April/May. Training of gym management team and trainers (comprising both Staff and inmates) by Flex Night Directors in April/May should see the Forecast date for Commissioning of the gym facility set for June/July.
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