Essequibo Regional Cooperative Union headquarters opened

The Essequibo/Pomeroon Regional Cooperative Union Limited (E/PRCUL) was handed the keys to their new headquarters.
The building, located in Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) comes after a conflict that ensued for a number of years between the E/PRCUL and Ganesh and Poonwattie Jaigobin over encroachment of land and property belonging to the Union. The parties however came to a resolution through dialogue on April 23, 2017, which led to the identification of alternative land and agreement of the Jaigobins to purchase, prepare, then construct the new Co-op Union building. Minister within the Social Protection Ministry, Keith Scott who has responsibilities for cooperatives, noted the ceremony as a symbolic rebirth.

Meanwhile, Minister of State Joseph Harmon highlighted that cooperatives are the main elements of Guyana’s quest for social cohesion and they instil greater social responsibility.
“I am also convinced that cooperatives as are key elements in our quest for true social cohesion in our society. It will also instil in our people a higher sense of social responsibility especially with regard to care and use of public property,” Minister Harmon is quoted by the Department of Public Information as saying.
He added it is his view that the cooperative movement can contribute meaningfully to the Government’s pursuit of the Green State Development strategy. Harmon noted that this will propel Guyana onto a path of sustainable and accelerated development through the establishment of a green economy and state which would provide the good life for all.