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Trade and Agriculture Fair has great potential for growth in Region two

Oct 31, 2017 Letters

DEAR EDITOR,
Social Cohesion is alive and well in Region two. Accumulatively in excess of twenty five thousand patrons visited the recently held trade and agriculture fair at the Anna Regina Community Centre ground.
The colorful and well organized spectacle proved beyond expectation; it was a vivid testimony of a united Region supporting a common cause. Notwithstanding, there were antagonistic elements who attempted to derail the event by protruding negative comments on social media to boycott the fair.
It was perhaps the grandest yet since its inception almost a decade ago. The annual event is held in recognition of Agriculture Month and it was the brainchild of the former Minister of Agriculture, the late Satyadeo Sawh.
During the two nights of exposition and cultural display, almost one hundred booths were on display including the unique Amerindian village and the recently established Cereal factory. Several small entrepreneurs also took the opportunity to showcase their products and expand their base of recognition.
I was indeed impressed with the magnanimous support by the private and government sectors; hence the Regional Administration must be commended for its outstanding coordination of the event ,despite many challenges.
Even the cultural aspect was quite memorable, as it provided an opportunity for the Region’s local artistes to dazzle on the grand stage. It was a most unforgettable experience and one which has proven to unite the people of Region two.
Economically, the exposition has created positive effects for small businesses whose creativity, especially in the fields of art and craft, joinery, small scale agricultural production and packaging, local fruit juice production and jewellery-making among other displays, was well received by patrons.
The Guyana Rice Development Board and the livestock agency in Region two were also visibly present to provide key advice to farmers and poultry rearers – another vivid indication of the collaborative and coordinated efforts between agencies, the Regional Administration and the striving agricultural community.
This massive show of confidence from the public, government, as well as the private sector, therefore must continue on an even larger scale, given that the Region is poised for steady and steep growth and development.
The Regional Administration must also continue to aggressively seek partnerships in every established and emerging field of economic venture in order to lead the movement of providing a good life for the citizens in Region two, and by extension, being a model Region of self-sufficiency and economic stability. It was a proud moment for the Region, and the patrons must also be accorded commendation for exercising their goodwill, patriotism, and unconditional support towards an activity that has brought tremendous benefits to the Region. Indeed the trade and fair exhibition has great potential, and no doubt it will expand to even greater heights in time to come, once the Administration remains steadfast and committed towards achieving the desired objectives.
Elroy Stephney

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