AGRICULTURE Minister Robert Persaud has expressed appreciation to out-going Chairman of the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) Board of Directors, Mr. Geoffrey Da Silva following his appointment as Ambassador to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Minister Persaud commended Da Silva for his sterling contributions to transform the Guyana Marketing Corporation and improve its service to farmers.

He also urged Mr. Da Silva to continue his efforts in Venezuela to tap into non traditional markets in addition to the current market for Guyana’s rice.

Da Silva was appointed Chairman of the Guyana Marketing Corporation with effect from January 11, 2002. During his tenure as Chairman, Mr. Da Silva was instrumental in organizing many ‘Guyana Trade & Investment Trade Shows’ in the Caribbean and North America, thereby enhancing the exposure of Guyana’s
products and services.