FOR the people of Lima Sands, the smell of fresh bread will soon mean more than just a good meal; it will represent opportunity, income, and a brighter future.
Among the projects handed over to the community on Friday was a complete set of bakery equipment, which is part of a $33M investment by the Government of Guyana to transform Lima Sands.
The package also included two school buses, the upgraded Cheddi Jagan Play Park and a fully equipped ICT hub. But for many residents, the bakery stands out as a life-changing addition.

A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
Chairperson of the Lima Sands Women Development Multipurpose Co-op Society, Urania Success, said that she is very thankful for the oven, mixer, extractor fan and also the brand-new refrigerator.
She added that the equipment will give them the chance to earn an income without having to travel far.
“Before this, if we wanted to bake in large quantities, we had to find equipment or rent space elsewhere. Now we can produce right here in our own community,” Success shared.
The bakery is expected to provide bread, pastries and other baked goods for families in Lima Sands and neighbouring areas.
It also opens the door for training young people in baking skills, creating new jobs and reducing dependence on outside suppliers. Success said that the Society is open to membership and anyone who wishes to order items can do so since catering services are provided.
Parent and community member, Leita Kumar, said the bakery will complement the other new facilities perfectly.
“We now have the school buses to get our children to school, the ICT hub to teach them modern skills, and the bakery to create jobs. Everything is connected—it’s like the Government thought about the whole picture of what we need to grow,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture, Madanlall Ramraj, who officially handed over the bakery equipment, urged residents to take full advantage of it.

“This is about empowering the people of Lima Sands. We want to see you running your own businesses, supplying your own community, and keeping that money right here,” he said.
Soon, the smell of freshly baked bread will greet children heading to school on the new buses and young people logging on at the ICT hub.

“This bakery isn’t just about bread. It’s about feeding our families, our dreams, and our future thanks to the Government and President Irfaan Ali,” one resident said with a smile.