Private sector, Government send 75 tons of rice to the Dominican Republic

Georgetown: A shipment of rice will leave the shores of Guyana early Tuesday morning to aid the Dominican Republic, which was recently hit by a devastating hurricane a few weeks ago. Minister of State Joseph Harmon, was present at the GNIC Wharf earlier today along with representatives of Fairfield Rice Incorporated, Tecnomill Guyana Incorporated and Sagrice Groups Incorporated, to witness the loading of the containers.
While making brief remarks on the occasion, Minister of State, Harmon said the administration was very pleased to join forces with the members of the Private sector. This initiative, Minister Harmon says is a clear reflection of Guyana’s ability to respond in times of need. “I think that this kind of collaboration between Government and the private sector is important to demonstrate to the rest of the world that Guyana is a place where we respond to wherever there is a need, and we are a giving people,” Minister Harmon said. As the Minister commended the Private sector for joining in the venture, he noted that the government was very pleased with the support shown, as over a matter of days the quantity of rice for the shipment kept growing. “Initially when we spoke we were targeting 25 tons, but as the days went by more people came out to show their support in a more dynamic way,” Minister Harmon added.
This venture is a joint initiative, and includes assistance from GNIC, Tropical shipping, the Guyana Rice Development Board and the Civil Defense Commission. The tropical storm which struck the small Caribbean Island has not only left severe damage but also 20 people dead.