Miller alleges corruption in selecting suppliers for Venezuela rice exports

Chief Executive Officer of the Alesie Group of Companies Dr Turhane Doerga has voiced concerns over corruption in the award of contracts for the supply of paddy and white rice for the Venezuelan market.

During a press briefing held at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition yesterday, Doegra said there were plans for the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) under the order of Agriculture Minster Dr Leslie Ramsammy to revoke the company’s milling licence—a claim that the GRDB refuted yesterday.

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