11th Rupununi Expo held

Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai and Rupununi Chambers of Commerce (RCCI) president, Jacqueline D’Aguiar looking at the exhibits. (Government Information Agency photograph)

The 11th Rupununi Expo of the Rupununi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) was held earlier this month at the Rupununi Rodeo ground, at Lethem.

President of the RCCI Jacqueline D’Aguiar acknowledged the support of RCCI members for making the activity possible despite the setbacks, the Government Information Agency (GINA) reported.

This year’s expo, hosted under the theme “Uniting Our Resources for a Secured Future,” was postponed by a week due to the recent electricity and water crisis affecting the Lethem community. The annual event showcases the products and the