First shipment of Venezuela fertiliser arrives

After numerous unexpected delays the first shipment of fertiliser from Venezuela has finally arrived and is currently docked at the Friendship Wharf, East Bank Demerara.

Agriculture Ministry Dr Leslie Ramsammy revealed in a release that the shipment of 5,000 tonnes of fertiliser arrived yesterday morning.

Dr Ramsammy stated that the arrival of the first shipment has paved the way for the additional 5,000 tonne shipment