A new plantain/juice factory at Blenheim, Leguan, to benefit scores of farmers on the island, will come on stream before the end of April.

Vice Chairman of the Leguan Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), Mr. Inshaan Ayube, told this newspaper that the new factory is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce. He said that another one of its kind will also be constructed at Wakenaam, another island in the Essequibo River.

Ayube did not have on-hand information pertaining to the cost of the edifice but noted that approximately 20 persons will be employed, while farmers will have plantain as an alternative crop to produce.
Ayube said Tourism Minister Irfaan Ali’s intention is to enhance the livelihood of Leguan residents.

(Telesha Ramnarine)