Dear Editor,

RESIDENTS of Region #6 have pledged their full support for the cultivation of industrial commercial hemp and production of hemp products in the Region and Guyana.They hereby call on President David Granger and the APNU-AFC Administration to quickly remove the restrictions on industrial hemp, which will create tremendous opportunities, provide employment, and eradicate poverty.
At a very well attended meeting held by the Guyana Hemp Association as part of the Hemp Awareness Week activities held under the theme “Hemp – Guyana Answer – Greening Tomorrow, World’s Today”, on Sunday, September 18th 2016, at the Intersection Restaurant, New Amsterdam, participants pointed out that the cultivation of this most economical and versatile crop will put in to production thousands of acres of underutilized lands, and open up new ones as well as establish small industries in the Region.

President of the Guyana Hemp Association, Dr. Turhane Doerga, urged the participants to fully inform and educate themselves and other citizens of the Region on the importance of hemp and its economic and financial benefits. “The introduction of industrial commercial hemp in the country will vastly improve our agricultural sector and make our nation prosper,” he added.

Also making an in-depth presentation on hemp production was Mr. Vidjai Doerga, President and Co-Founder of Nervana Company based in the USA. A number of video presentations were also shown.
At the meeting, the Region Six Hemp Farmers Association was formed, with New Amsterdam Town Councillor Mr. Compton Grant as Chairman. Other Committee members are Vice-Chairman Shawn Smith; Secretary Kareem Hinds, Treasurer George Tucker, with committee members Judezon Bess, Kadem Cameron, Aubrey Chisholm, Orin Sinclair, and Michael Luke. In his acceptance address, newly elected Chairman Compton Grant said the association will target all communities in Region #6 to educate and provide information for the public on hemp production and its tremendous benefits.

Some of the others strategies will include regular radio and television programmes and outreach meetings; and as more people get onboard, more ideas and strategies will develop so as to increase the awareness and involvement in hemp production.
Regards,
GUYANA HEMP ASSOCIATION