President, Dr Irfaan Ali engaging fisherfolk and farmers during Sunday’s community engagement (Office of the President photos)

Responding to the immediate needs of farmers in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), the government of Guyana has set aside some $50 billion to begin the rehabilitation of farm-to-market roads. This was announced on Sunday by President, Dr Irfaan Ali, during a community engagement with fisherfolk, rice farmers, and cash-crop producers.