THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, and its sub-agencies, hosted a farmers’ market on Saturday at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary.

The farmers’ market seeks to provide additional support to farmers, while also bringing great deals to customers. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha said this is the first such market for 2024, noting that many people were happy to participate.

He noted that this harbors well for them as he has seen a tremendous growth in the agriculture sector over the last year. The minister stated that they have reached their target, and they have seen growth, not only in the agriculture sector, but all sub-sectors.

The agriculture minister expressed that this achievement shows that Guyana is now up to the challenge of producing food for the Caribbean and other parts of the world.

Minister Mustapha stated, “When you look at the investments that we’ve made over the last three years today Guyana is a force to reckon with in the production of food.”
Minister Mustapha noted that the locally produced, processed foods have been imported in previous years …. now these products are being produced locally in attractive packaging.

“For me, and everyone will agree with me, but the most important sector for us is the agriculture sector where we are producing food. Food security is important, so we’ll continue to produce.”
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police (ag), Clifton Hicken, stated that the GPF, guided by its strategic plan, focuses heavily on partnership. The Police Commissioner explained that this partnership places them in a position to interact frequently with members of the public, and various organisations.

“This is the second of its kind. And we’re doing it because Eve Leary is strategically located, and it is easily accessible. The last time it had 90 stalls, this time it has 93. And so, we’re growing all the time.”

Commissioner Hicken noted that they will continue to have ventures like this one, which allows the public to not only shop but interact with senior officials of the Police Force.