FARMERS of the Essequibo Coast and the Pomeroon recently observed one minute of silence as a mark of respect on the passing of late former Minister of Agriculture, Mr Navin Chandarpal.The farmers, who attended public meetings organised by the Ministry of Agriculture as part of Agriculture Month activities on the Essequibo Coast and the Pomeroon, observed a minute of silence before the meeting started in their area.

According to reports, Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Alli Baksh, who addressed farmers at the meetings at Jacklow, Upper Pomeroon , Charity, Dartmouth, Affiance and Golden Fleece, said the late former minister had contributed immensely to the development of agriculture in Guyana and will always be remembered by farmers in Region 2 for his sterling contribution in helping the rice industry, other crops division, livestock and fisheries to develop under his watch as Minister of Agriculture.
Farmers who attended the meetings said Chandarpal was a man of great qualities and vision for the development of Guyana, and that they were very saddened by his passing.
A night of wake was held in his honour by the PPP Freedom House office at Anna Regina. (Rajendra Prabhulall in Essequibo)