Region 3 launches inaugural Commercial and Agricultural Expo
The Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) regional administration, in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday launched the first ever Regional Commercial and Agricultural Exhibition at the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Three, under the theme “For a Good Life, Region Three in a Green Economy.”
Present at the launch was the Regional Executive Officer (REO), Denis Jaikaran who stated that this is the region’s way of supporting the ‘Green Agenda’. “This
Some of the coordinators from the various sectors involved in the exhibition
region is an agriculture-based region but we’re not only going to showcase only our agriculture sector. We’re trying to bring businesses, craftsmen who are trading their craft and we are going to make sure our schools are part of this exercise,” he stated.
The Deputy Regional Executive Officer (DREO), Jennifer Ferriera-Dougall also explained that the expo was a long awaited project and other regions are welcomed to witness what the exhibition has to offer.
The event will be hosted at the National Track and Field Centre at Leonora, West Coast Demerara, on April 21.
A cultural show will commence the exhibition, which will be followed by food, games and other activities. The exhibition will feature approximately 100 booths showcasing products, crops and livestock that are being produced by the region. Commercial businesses from the region will also showcase their services.
The event has received support from the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) and other stakeholders who wish to be a part of this venture, with the intention of promoting the agricultural sector of the region. Gates will be opened at 15:00h and there is an entrance fee of $300 for adults and $200 for children.
