Harvesting of second rice crop begins in Region 2
Harvesting of the second rice crop has started in Region 2 (Pomeroon/Supenaam).
RPA General Secretary, Mr. Dharamkumar Seeraj
The General-Secretary of Guyana Rice Producers Association (RPA), Dharamkumar Seeraj told the Guyana Chronicle that the harvesting of the second rice crop in Region 3 (Essequibo-Islands/West Demerara) and Region 4 (Demerara/Mahaica) will begin in the second week of September, with harvesting in Regions 5 (Mahaica/Berbice) and 6 (East Berbice/Corentyne) expected to start by the end of September.
Unauthorised occupation of Government’s reserves is illegal
THE Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development is reminding the public that unauthorised occupation of Government’s reserves is illegal.
Following the commencement of work within the community of West Ruimveldt, under the “Clean-Up My Country” programme, the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development is seeking the cooperation of residents in removing all encumbrances along Government’s reserves.
These encumbrances and squatters are some of the main hindrances affecting the pace of the cleanup up programme.
President reiterates Gov’t readiness “for any elections”
THE contention, as expressed by members of the combined Opposition, that the current administration is ‘worried’ about the no-confidence motion was dismissed by President Donald Ramotar.“It is absolute nonsense (that the Government is worried)…for us it does not matter which election comes first. We are prepared for any elections, local government or general elections,” he told the Guyana Chronicle.
