Contracts signed for setting up of breeding station at Mon Repos

The Ministry of Agriculture yesterday signed several contracts, valued at $65.5 million with four contractors, to rehabilitate and construct new pens and also supply equipment for the resuscitated Guyana Livestock Breeding Station.

The contracts fall under the Guyana Livestock and Development Authority Breed Enhancement Programme (BEP). The agreement was signed by the Ministry of Agriculture and the contractors: General Equipment Guyana Limited, A&S Woodworking Establishment, International Pharmaceutical Agency (IPA), and Alvin Chowritmootoo Construction Services.

The contracts are for the supply of equipment and construction of pens as