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Meanwhile, according to CARICOM Secretary General, Dr Carla Barnett, Guyana continues to play a vital role in reducing the region’s food import bill and ensuring food and nutrition security.

“CARICOM looks forward to furthering and deepening the discussions on our common interest within the framework of the PACC 2030 (Partnership to Address the Climate Crisis) to address the climate crisis…ensuring food security and local capacity for climate adaptation and resilience and of course deepening collaboration on all crucial consideration of the region,” Dr Barnett said.

As she acknowledged the progress resulting from the partnership, the Secretary General said, “Let us continue as good neighbours, partners and friends to nurture our stated commitment and work together to forge a more secure and prosperous future for all our citizens”.

Meanwhile, Regional Representative, Eastern and Southern Caribbean, of the USAID, Mervyn Farroe said that Guyana plays a vital role in the economic and social fabric of the Caribbean region.

“…Guyana’s potential to serve as an anchor in the region is exceptional…CARICOM continues to be a steadfast and valued partner with USAID in promoting development, stability and resilience in the Caribbean region,” Farroe said.

He noted that USAID and CARICOM are committed partners in the development of Guyana and the Caribbean.

The facility can hold sufficient quantities of flour at any given time. This means that in the event of a shortage or downtime, efficiency and productivity of flour reaching all parts of the country is possible.

“The primary components of the mixing plant include a massive mix capable of 20,000 kilograms of flour per hour, state-of-the-art ingredient feeders for the added and flour silos, we can store 700 metric tons of flour.

“This additional flour storage capacity can assist us in providing flour in the event of an extended downtime,” the Managing Director said.

NAMILCO sources its wheat exclusively from the U.S. and Canada because it hopes to produce flour that takes less time to adjust to the user’s baking or cooking needs.

Part of its advancement is that the plant can be operated remotely, which means that it will be controlled via a mobile application that is accessible from anywhere.

Meanwhile, Sukhai is excited for the much-anticipated Gas to Energy project to come on stream. This, he said, will significantly reduce energy costs. In this regard, President Ali said the project is only one of the many initiatives by the government to make business more efficient in Guyana.

He explained that new areas for investment are available and encouraged SEABOARD to consider these markets as it expands flour production here.

“We are now moving to the position of being our own producer of corn and soya. Now, this brings a business opportunity for you and this is where we want SEABOARD to sit with us and see how we re-engineer what you do because if Guyana becomes the prime destination for our own production of corn and soya…then we can have a major facility here that then drives up into the CARICOM market,” the Head of State said.

NAMILCO is a household name that understands the need for this precious commodity. Over the years, the management has worked to overcome challenges such as wheat shortages and increased fuel costs brought on by the Russia/Ukraine war and even flooding in Guyana. It was among the first set of companies to become ISO-certified.

The company’s constant strive for excellence was commended by the United States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot. She said NAMILCO’s expansion through its partnership with SEABOARD will promote food security and employment for many persons.

“The partnership is an impressive example of how US companies can work with Guyanese to strengthen and diversify the economy and promote food security in Guyana and region and create well paying high-quality jobs for Americans and Guyanese alike,” the Ambassador said.

President Ali and Ambassador Theriot also commended the company for showcasing its confidence in the economy by investing heavily.

The ranks, acting on information received, went to an area in Upper Berbice River, where they destroyed the Cannabis Sativa plants, two make-shift camps, and a number of farming tools.

The estimated value of the Cannabis Sativa destroyed is $1,247,388,320.

Police seized an unlicensed 12 gauge shotgun, 125 12 gauge cartridges, 19 .32 ammunition, 49 Geco .30ml carbine ammunition, 41 9mm ammunition and $50,000 cash.

Police also found 98 pounds of marijuana during the operation. No further details were provided by Police Headquarters.