MINISTER within the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Alli Baksh has called for more focus on agricultural crops and locally manufactured products, from within Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam), to be put on display at Essequibo Nite Agriculture and Trade Fair.

Speaking at a planning meeting for the two-night event, in the Regional Boardroom at Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast, yesterday, he urged the Agriculture Department in the Region to get farmers from the Pomeroon to showcase their locally grown produce like plantain, banana, watermelon, citrus, cassava, eddo, yam and fruits at the exhibition.
Baksh also instructed that the Department of Fisheries should set up a booth to showcase the fishing industry in the Region, especially to demonstrate how to rear sweet water fish and shrimp.
The Works Department of the Regional Administration is currently working on erecting more than 100 booths in Anna Regina Community Centre Ground for the two nights, October 5 and 6.
A release from the Regional Administration said many farmers and local manufacturers from across Region Two and other Administrative Regions have already indicated their interest to participate in the fair.
Amerindian communities are also expected to occupy booths to show off their craft, including nibbi furniture, baskets and hats.
The release said police will provide tight security on the ground and outside where vehicles would be parked.
The planning committee is also looking forward to enforcing a no glass bottle edict on the ground where, for both nights, entertainment will be by the Caribbean Hot Shot Band.
A cultural programme is also scheduled for the opening.