FAO rep makes call for more local foods

Teachers and students of the top three schools in this year’s Secondary Schools’ Home Economics Competition along with Food and Agriculture Organisation representative Khadija Musa. (Photo by Arian Browne)

Voicing her concerns about the increase of fast food restaurants and imported foods, United Nations Resident Coordinator Khadija Musa yesterday emphasised the need for greater production of food locally.

She made the observation at the St Stanislaus College, while addressing students from secondary schools across Guyana who took part in the annual Secondary Schools’ Home Economics Competition.

This year, 30 schools participated in the competition, which is an increase from last year when