Sugar importation economically feasible for Guyana – GuySuCo CEO
Georgetown, GINA, January 30, 2009
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) Nick Jackson today stated that the decision to import sugar to supply the local market is the most feasible and economical arrangement given the fact that the Corporation has contractual obligations that require it to supply its full quota to the European and Caribbean markets.
He said the company has never reneged on a contract with any of its markets.
Since the company does not want to disrupt its local market the decision was made to import sugar from the international markets to maintain the Guyana market. This arrangement is also costing the company less than it costs to provide the locally manufactured sugar. No increase in price on the local market is anticipated. The CEO further added that the company will constantly review this situation in relation to weather patterns, crop progress and demand to decide whether it will continue to import sugar or resort to the locally produced sugar.
The GuySuCo CEO during the programme ‘In Depth’ on the National Communications Network (NCN), explained that unpredictable weather patterns have impacted on the industry since 2005 and it would take some time to recover from this because since then Guyana has experienced increasing rainfall each year with 2008 being the worst with three meters of rainfall. This, he said, severely affected development of lands at Skeldon and the production of cane for the new factory.
According to Jackson, both Berbice and Demerara estates were flooded between December 2008 and January 2009 and the fields were under water for 28 days. In Victoria and Albion all the fields were flooded and this caused the young cane plants to die since these could not survive for one month under water. He said this impacted significantly on the industry since the crop was affected and the company now has to look at replanting.
Jackson stated that “the impact on the industry is difficult to estimate and to forecast given the weather patterns that were experienced.” He added that, “the industry is very much dependent on natural weather so if the sun were to come out there would be a great crop and if there is rainfall like last year there would be serious trouble with the crop.”
The industry is now examining methods to recover and is currently considering replanting an early maturing variety which will allow harvesting a few weeks before the plant matures. The company is also filling the gaps which are in the fields, planting the entire field and reapplying fertilizer which was leeched out by the rain.
GuySuCo is also working with the private farmers to increase cane cultivation because the industry depends heavily on private farmers. Meanwhile the industry is carrying out a full audit of its drainage structures in light of the severe rainy weather that is being experienced.
This, the company hopes will enable it to recoup what it has lost to the flood and to achieve its production target of 290,000 tonnes.
In explaining the shortfall in production in 2008, Jackson said that the industry was plagued by heavy rainfall during 2008 until September. This caused the heavy clay soil mostly in Berbice to become waterlogged and the root system became contracted and the cane ceased to grow. This resulted in the loss of a significant amount of cane as the water did not drain from the cane roots and beds.
However, during the period September to November the weather was sunny and the land became dry and the roots were restored to normal size so the company did not lose too many plants. This has enabled the company to now have a good prediction of the second crop, Jackson said.
Through a collaborative effort between GuySuCo and the Ministry of Agriculture along with private farmers, the company aims to speed up its planting to the required amount.
Inspite of Guyana having to import sugar,no shortage in supply is expected as Guyana’s sugar Demerara Gold is still being supplied to the local market.
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Integrated approach for weed management
Georgetown, GINA, January 30, 2009
Aquatic weeds are often found in waterways of cultivation areas. They impede the free flow of water, create transportation difficulties and increase the storage capacity in these waterways which may be problematic to farmers during the rainy season.
In this light, Government has intensified its efforts to support farmers by embarking on a strategy for weed management in these waterways.
A workshop today under the theme “An integrated approach to aquatic weed management in Guyana”, was held at the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) conference facility at which Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud, representatives from the Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), water users associations and other agriculture officials were present.
NARI’s Director, Dr. Oudho Homenauth said that the workshop was aimed at creating a long-term strategy for weed management in Guyana through an integrated approach and that the input of all stakeholders is essential in implementing a project which is scheduled to start next week.
Dr. Homenauth said that the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) through its weeds agronomist, Dr. Ricardo Labrada was in Guyana to help in the development of this strategy.
Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud addressing the workshop on weed management
He said that agencies such as NARI, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) and the Pesticides and Toxic Chemical Board (PTCB) are currently executing a project on integrated management of weeds in the aquatic environment. This, he noted, is done in collaboration with the FAO.
Minister Persaud told the workshop’s participants that the issue of weed management is critical as it can cause severe disruption in the country’s efforts not only to maximize the current potential in terms of food production, but it can endanger and affect the living conditions of people.
He remarked that this was the reason why the government was looking at non- traditional or innovative ways in dealing with this problem.
The Agriculture Minister said his Ministry is looking at models and arrangements that were tried and tested as well as it is seeking the support of international bodies such as the FAO and the United Nations in addressing this problem.
Dr. Labrada has been working with the Ministry for the past months, looking at the situation and coming up with the diagnostics or recommendations that are applicable to the long-term objectives.
The issue of drainage and irrigation, the Minister said, is critical since one of the problems in many communities is the clogging of the secondary or tertiary systems by weeds and siltation.
Minister Persaud noted that the project was accelerated since the danger and the problems posed by weeds were seen during the December / January rainy season.
He explained that it had cost NDIA approximately $780M to manage and control weeds which was a severe financial burden.
GuySuCo spent some $480M to keep its waterways free from weeds and impediments with the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary / Agricultural Development Authority (MMA /ADA) spending another $82M.
Stakeholders at the workshop
Minister Persaud remarked that in excess of $1B was spent which could have been used, not only for the agriculture sector but the country as a whole.
He stated that the biological control mechanism “is an exciting one” but the ramifications needed to be examined and experts were engaged to ensure that whatever approaches were taken, the situation is not compounded.
He noted that the United States Department on Oceanography administration had also issued some dire predictions in terms of climate change and was the reason for flood control mechanisms to be in place.
At the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC), four excavators were at work to remove weeds and buffer the dams.
Minister Persaud said he intends to set up a permanent working group since all the different agricultural sectors, including rice were battling the issue of weed management.
Dr. Ricardo Lambrada also made some recommendations for improved strategies for management of aquatic weeds and also spoke of chemicals including 24D and Glyphosate which could be used in managing of weeds.
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Finance Minister calls in CLICO on group’s recent developments
Georgetown, GINA, January 30, 2009
Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh this afternoon met with the Chief Executive Officer of Colonial Life and General Insurance Company (CLICO) (Guyana), Mrs. Geeta Singh-Knight, and the Commissioner of Insurance, Mrs. Maria van Beek, further to developments within the CLICO group reported in the Trinidad media earlier today.
The Minister summoned the meeting for the purpose of ascertaining the extent of exposure, if any, of the local company to the events in Trinidad and Tobago. Mrs. Singh-Knight confirmed that, through the intervention of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago and the parent company CL Financial, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group, namely CLICO Investment Bank (CIB), will be sold.
From left Chief Executive Officer of Colonial Life and General Insurance Company (CLICO) (Guyana), Mrs. Geeta Singh-Knight, Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh and the Commissioner of Insurance, Mrs. Maria van Beek
The liabilities of CIB will be acquired by First Citizens, another Trinidadian bank. This was a result of a combination of factors including the falling oil and other commodity prices and the significant exposure of CIB to this sector. Further, another subsidiary of the Group, CLICO (Trinidad) which is an insurance company has been extended credit by the Central Bank through assets secured from the parent company CL Financial in the event that further liquidity is required.
The Guyana company, which is also a wholly owned subsidiary of CL Financial, has assured the Minister of Finance that these developments do not affect its operations adversely as it has no investments or dealings with sister companies CIB or CLICO (Trinidad).
Minister Singh requested that the company supply to the Commissioner of Insurance by Monday further information on the financial status of the Group, details of the transaction agreed with the authorities in Trinidad and Tobago, and of the implications of these developments for the operations of the Group as a whole and the Guyana company in particular.
The company has stated that it will be issuing a press release on the matter later today.
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Region Ten receives $8M boat from Local Gov’t Ministry
Georgetown, GINA, January 30, 2009
A boat and engine was donated today by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development to Region Ten as the administration continues its thrust to address transportation issues, thereby boosting services in various Regions.
Deputy Regional Executive Officer (DREO) Yolanda Hilliman received the key for the boat from Minister of Local Gov’t and Regional Development Kellawan Lall.
The Minister noted that the donation will boost the capacity of the Region to execute its programmes, including the maintenance of buildings and infrastructure and improving delivery of various services including health and education.
Minister of Local Gov’t and Regional Development Kellawan Lall handing over keys of the boat to Deputy Regional Executive Officer (DREO) Yolanda Hilliman. Also in photo are PS of the Ministry Sewchan, Regional Health Officer Dr. Pansy Armstrong and Principal Regional Development Officer Aretha Henry
Minister Lall said he is sure that Region Ten will make very good use of the donation.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development Sewchan noted that the boat and engine were acquired at a cost of $8M.
Hilliman assured the Ministry and the government that the equipment will be used for the purpose it is intended for. She extended gratitude to the Ministry and the Government.
Also present at the handing over ceremony were Regional Health Officer (PHO) Dr. Pansy Armstrong and Principal Regional Development Officer (PRDO) of the Ministry Aretha Henry.
Government remains committed to improving transportation and other services across the country through similar donations; not only to communities on the coast but also riverain and hinterland areas to improve the lives of all citizens.
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GDF to assist in ensuring highest security for Fifth Summit of the Americas
Georgetown, GINA, January 30, 2009
The Fifth Summit of The Americas will be held in Trinidad and Tobago from April 17-19, 2009, and the Guyana Police Force has a 10-man group assisting in the security division of the Summit’s Secretariat.
The GDF in a release today quoted Director of Security, for the Summit, Trinidadian, Lt Colonel Kenrick Maharaj as saying that Guyana’s support at this time is invaluable. “It is an immense boost for us that Guyana has jumped ahead and joined our team with such swiftness. The authorities in Guyana and the Guyana Defence Force are to be commended for being so bold,” the Director said.
Lt Colonel Maharaj said that the Security Division has had commitment from other CARICOM Member States and particularly members of the Regional Security System (RSS); but to date no firm confirmations have been received.
The Division’s resources are covering the Port Authority, Immigration, Customs, Defence Force, Airports Authority, Civil Aviation, Logistics, Intelligence and Security Communications. The Division is having its work augmented by significant security inputs from the USA through its State Department, the Secret Service, the US Army’s Southern Command, and by Canada, Brazil and Colombia.
The full deployment of the GDF troops, will depart for Trinidad and Tobago in early April.
The advance party from the GDF is involved in logistics planning, analysis, and strategy development, maritime and air operations planning and reconnaissance analysis, and intelligence operations information processing.
Major Ramkarran Doodnauth who leads the GDF contingent said that the Government and people of Guyana, and in particular the GDF have always recognized that Guyana is at one purpose with her Caribbean sister states, that is to guarantee the well-being of all Caribbean citizens. “Our response is nothing short of an indication of our resourcefulness and readiness in that regard. Trinidad and Tobago called and we answered swiftly. We are here to collaborate and ensure that the security provided for the Fifth Summit of The Americas in April is of the highest standard,” he said.
The advance party arrived in Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday and its work will be boosted by two platoons.
In the past, the GDF has responded with a high degree of professionalism, to many situations in several sister Caribbean states which had suffered one tragedy or another.
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Corruption, bribery, or willful projects delay should not be condoned
–Minister Lall tells participants of workshop
Georgetown, GINA, January 30, 2009
Government continues its drive to build human resource capacity in all areas through various workshops and training programmes across the sectors.
A one-day training programme was opened today in the boardroom of the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development for engineers, superintendents, and senior superintendents of work and building overseers.
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Kellawan Lall said “more capacity has to be created on the ground because more and more the Central Government depends on the Regional system to deliver more goods and services.”
Some of the participants
The Minister told participants that he hopes that the training would help them and that this type of initiative will continue so as to improve the services of the Ministry.
Minister Lall urged participants not to encourage corruption, bribery, or willful delay of works on projects in the various Regions. He advised that any such activity should be reported to authorities.
Contractors who are not performing well on a consistent basis should be ‘blacklisted’ since this should not be tolerated, Minister Lall noted.
“There should be no personal interest… If the man has consistently proven to be a bad contractor, take that into consideration… There is nothing wrong with that since you are just safeguarding the public interest,” the Minister said.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development Sewchan noted that the training is part of the Ministry’s annual activity and that the aim is to equip the participants to perform their duties in a more efficient and effective manner.
Sewchan said that the most important aspect of training deals with monitoring and evaluation where the technical officers will have to ensure that when contracts are awarded, from the time the commencement letter is issued and the preparatory aspect of the work commences, technical officers are on the ground to ensure that the scope of the work is carried out.
A section of the participants at the training session
“Some of the contractors are not delivering quality work so we see it fit that we emphasize to our technical officers to ensure proper supervising and monitoring of those contracts at the Regional level,” he said.
The initiative is to also garner information from participants about some of the issues surrounding Regions so that they could be addressed.
The purpose of the training is to improve the standard of work of contractors through proper monitoring and evaluation within the respective Regions with the aim of improving the capacity of the Works Department of the Regional Administration and to adequately monitor and support the operations of the Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs).
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Massive $1.2B upgrade at GPHC
-several departments relocated
Georgetown, GINA January 30, 2009
Government continues to improve and elevate the level of health care provided to Guyanese through its expansive programming in the health sector. The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), the primary health care institution in the country is undergoing major upgrading to provide a better in-patient service.
The construction work on the GPHC will cost some $1.2B and is expected to be completed by mid next year. The contract was awarded to R. Basso Contracting Firm.
Executive Director of the Health Sector Development Unit Keith Burrowes informed that the work will improve the facilities at the GPHC greatly. He noted that it will facilitate expanding the capacity of the in-patient ward and upon completion, would be able to accommodate some 300 beds.
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC)
In the meanwhile, services will continue as per normal at the hospital as the institution has taken steps to relocate departments which were located in and around the construction site.
According to GPHC, the Gynaecology clinic has been relocated to Ward E, southern compound, the Low Vision Centre has been relocated to the Multi Purpose room (beneath the medical library) and the Public Safety Department (internal security) has been shifted to the ground floor of the administrative building (information desk area).
These changes are temporary to facilitate the ongoing work.
This reiterates government commitment to modernize the health care system across the country by providing quality, reliable and efficient service.
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President advances Avoided Deforestation at WEF
Georgetown, GINA, January 30, 2009
President Bharrat Jagdeo has been one of the main speakers in several climate change sessions at this week’s World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland addressing Heads of Government, Ministers, business leaders and non-governmental organizations.
The President reiterated the call made by other leaders at the session for interventions to address deforestation since this posed a formidable challenge to developing countries while developed countries contribute over 80 percent of global emissions.
The session provides the platform for leaders to promote global awareness of the increasing urgency to ensure that avoiding tropical deforestation is included in a global deal to combat climate change. This meeting sets the stage for leaders to take a united approach in Copenhagen Denmark in December to address ways of monitoring deforestation.
The President has been strongly lobbying for developed nations to compensate countries which have preserved their rainforests since it was acknowledged that the destruction of the earth’s forests, which now accounts for at least 18 percent of all human carbon emissions, resulted from the clearing and burning of trees.
President Jagdeo while outlining Guyana’s position on Avoided Deforestation in December 2008 had stressed the enormous income potential that could be derived from sustainable forest practices and avoided deforestation since the concept entails that countries be compensated for preventing deforestation. The President emphasised the need for tropical deforestation to receive the attention it deserves.
At the WEF session on Thursday solutions to deforestation were outlined as to how Guyana can ensure that the world acts in a timely manner while at the same time protect its national interest.
Presenters at that session included Yvo De Boer, Luiz Fernando Furlan, Bharrat Jagdeo, Jim Leape and Anita Normark, Richard C. Levin – President of the Yale University, USA was the moderator.
It was also highlighted that sustainable development models can help the world’s 13 million forest workers keep their livelihoods. The same applies to another 1.6 billion people who benefit from forests. However, all players need to be involved in supporting the use of the forests in a sustainable manner.
Addressing climate change represents the best possibility for protecting forests. However, ways have to be devised to protect the forests in a manner that is effective. More focus needs to be placed on establishing a system which suitably compensates those who need to cut trees and the mobilization of an estimated US$ 15 billion per year needed to curb deforestation.
Education programmes must make people more aware of climate change and the impact of deforestation, coupled with the right incentives to encourage protection.
Prior to his departure for Davos, President Jagdeo said that he hoped his invitation to the WEF would contribute to turning the tide in the global understanding of the role of tropical deforestation in climate change, and that 2009 would demonstrate whether or not the world was willing to act.
He emphasised that Guyanese wanted to help the world, but would only do so if Guyana's national development was not compromised. This will be the subject of a national consultation over the coming months.
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AG Singh retires, House pays tribute
Georgetown, GINA, January 30, 2009
The National Assembly yesterday bid farewell to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice Doodnauth Singh who has retired from public life. Singh, a Senior Counsel, was appointed Attorney General in 2001 and served as a member of the National Assembly and Cabinet for the last seven years.
Expressing best wishes at the end of yesterday’s sitting, Speaker of the National Assembly Ralph Ramkarran described the Attorney General as a person of “great erudition in the law, derived from vast experience in a wide range of cases spread over the many Caribbean countries and representing persons as well as governments.”
Reminiscing on his legal career and their personal friendship the Speaker said “Singh has appeared in some of the most high profile cases with political overtones and fearlessly represented his clients in an era when such activity could have invited and did invite unwelcomed sanctions.”
Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee, extending best wishes to the Attorney General on behalf of the PPP/C, described him as a man who had etched his mark on the history of Guyana. “He is simple man with a commanding voice whose presentations in the House were always an educational experience,” he said.
Leader of the Opposition Robert Corbin said that Singh’s contributions to the debates in the National Assembly and the legal profession would surely be missed. Corbin said that in his interactions with Singh there was always mutual respect, as he demonstrated that persons could share opposing views yet stick to principles.
Raphael Trotman Leader of the Alliance For Change, acknowledged the indelible impression Singh has left on Guyana. He said that the many controversial decisions that Singh was involved in will continue to be the subject of heated debates for years to come.
In reply to the well wishes Singh said that it was a privilege to have served in the House. Using the occasion to give some advice, he suggested that the standing orders of the National Assembly should be amended to reduce the time allocated for each speaker.
He urged the Parliamentarians to uphold the dignity and decorum of the house during debates.
Singh will be demitting office as the Attorney General on January 31.
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Gaming Authority issues premises and operating licences
The Ministry of Home Affairs wishes to announce that today January 30, 2009, the Gaming Authority issued a premises licence and an operators’ licence to the Georgetown Investment and Management Services Incorporated and the Princess Hotel Casino Guyana respectively to facilitate the establishment of a Casino and the operations of a Casino in Guyana respectively.
Both applicants having complied with all the obligations enshrined in the regulations of the Gambling Prevention Amendment Act were invited by the Gaming Authority to receive the two licences. Present at the brief and simple ceremony were members of the Gaming Authority, a representative of the Georgetown Investment and Management Incorporated and Princess Hotel Casino, Guyana as well as a representative of Buddy’s International Hotel.
The Gaming Authority takes this opportunity to reiterate that contrary to a report in the Stabroek News of January 29, 2009 a Casino premises licence is granted only to a new hotel or resort complex with a minimum of 150 rooms allocated for accommodation.
Ministry of Home Affairs
January 30, 2009
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Diamond Secondary School-another critical link in universal Secondary education
-$368M school commissioned
Georgetown, GINA, January 30, 2009
To ensure universal access to secondary education, the administration over the years has been investing significant amounts of resources to create a better learning environment and improve the level of education delivery in the country.
For the past 17 years several new schools were constructed many of them being secondary schools, which have helped to increase accessibility in secondary level education. Access to Secondary education today has exceeded the 73% mark.
Today, the new state-of the-art $368.8M Diamond Secondary School on the East Bank of Demerara was commissioned by Minister of Education Shaik Baksh.
A section of the audience at the commissioning of the Diamond Secondary School
The school was constructed under the Basic Education Access and Management Support (BEAMS) Programme funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Eight secondary schools were constructed under this programme while the Mahaica Secondary is at present being built.
The goals of the BEAMS programme are to contribute to sustainable socio-economic development and equitable poverty reduction. Its objectives include: sustained, improved literacy and numeracy attainment through the primary cycle; and expanded secondary access in underserved areas and poverty zones.
Minister Baksh told the gathering of parents and students that education is on the move in Guyana and emphasis must be placed on secondary education. He encouraged the parents to form an active Parent Teachers’ Association, since the role of parents is what determines the success of a school.
The Diamond Secondary School Choir
A Board of Governors was established at the Diamond Secondary to guarantee better management of the institution. Minister Baksh said the Ministry intends to institute such Boards in more schools.
Government aims to have 100% student enrollment in secondary schools and several interventions are on-stream to make this aim a reality. Among these interventions is reducing the number of primary schools with secondary departments. It is expected that by September all Community High Schools will be transformed into Secondary Schools.
A curriculum is already developed for a six year secondary programme which includes Reading, basic English, basic Mathematics, writing and understanding the Minister said.
The Advanced level (A-level) programme will be removed from secondary schools and focus will be on the Caribbean Advance Proficiency Examinations (CAPE).
The newly constructed Diamond Secondary school
Chairman of the Board of Governors, Paul Geer said the Diamond Secondary School has the capacity to house 1,000 students. It currently has an enrollment of 717 students and 21 teachers.
The school is constructed on 3.9 acres of land and comprises five blocks, including a computer laboratory, library, multipurpose laboratories and facilities for clothing and textile, home management, visual arts, food and nutrition. Other units will house woodwork, electricity, technical drawing, a canteen and lavatory facilities.
On January 28 Minister Baksh commissioned the Tain Nursery and Primary Schools at Tain and the All Saints Primary School at New Amsterdam.
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$97M contract signed to renovate and extend Port Mourant Market
Georgetown, GINA, January 30, 2009
Local consumers and market vendors of Region Six will soon benefit from a new state-of-the-art rehabilitated and furbished Port Mourant Market as the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with the Caribbean Development Bank/Basic Needs Trust Fund (CDB/BNTF) today signed a $97M contract for the extension and renovation of the facility at Corentyne, Berbice.
The agreement which involves the extension of the market by 50 percent will include the improvement of water supply, storage and sanitary facilities, electrical lighting systems, waste disposal units, garbage retention depot, rehabilitation and furnishing of the market administration offices, improvement of drainage systems and other general enhancement works.
From left: Finance Secretary, Neermal Rekha, Chief Planning Officer, Clyde Roopchand, Region Six Chairman Zulfikar Mustapha, BNTF project Manager (acting) Michael Singh , Consultant Deen Kamalodeen and Contractor Hassan N. Pasha at the signing ceremony
Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh who witnessed the signing of the agreement at his Main Street office said the infrastructure plays an important role in the economic life of the community through which the livelihoods of farmers and producers of goods are secured in the markets.
“We recognize the fact that given the level of economic activities, the market has now out grown the current infrastructure that is there. Hence, the recognition for the need to expand the market and we have been engaged in wide spread consultation with the community and we have examined the areas…very good projects are being developed to expand the infrastructure and also to build capacity of the Market committee,” Minister Singh said.
Dr. Singh noted that government is satisfied with the project since it goes to the core of people’s economic livelihood and comfort with which they can go about their daily activities.
He urged the contractors to deliver the project in a timely and efficient manner since the administration has been channelling substantial amount of resources to ensure the project’s implementation.
BNTF Project Manager (acting), Michael Singh said the project has been in the pipeline for some time and expressed pleasure that the contract has been awarded.
BNTF Project Manager (acting) Michael Singh hands over contracts to Consultant Deen Kamalodeen
He said a skills training programme has been initiated to train the market committee, vendors and relevant stakeholders attached to the market in order for them to be able to manage the facility effectively.
The project is expected to be implemented and completed within 30 weeks.
Meanwhile, Region Six Chairman, Zulifkar Mustapha commended the Ministry for its efforts in executing the project since the facility will not only benefit the community but the country as a whole.
“This will help to take development to a new stage in our region because our region is now moving at a rapid pace of development…this will help us to enhance the livelihood and the economic activities around Port Mourant and Region Six,” Mustapha said.
The Port Mourant Market was established in 1968 at Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice.
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