The $1B Farfan and Mendes Limited (FML) headquarters at Providence, East Bank Demerara was commissioned last evening and promises more space and security for customers.
There are also plans to implement measures to assist the timber industry.
Various past and current government officials such as Minister in the Ministry of Social Protection, Simona Broomes, Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, Minister of Tourism, Cathy Hughes and former Prime Minister Sam Hinds were present at the grand opening ceremony and launch of the new headquarters.
The new facility will be the main hub for FML customers and there will be more space for customers and room for more than 60 vehicles to park. There is also additional space for heavy-duty vehicles to load equipment and other items comfortably.
Andrew Mendes, Managing Director of FML, said that the entire construction of the building and the preparation of the land cost around $1B in total, with the building amounting to approximately $850M.
Mendes pointed out that business was slightly hindered at the previous Georgetown headquarters on Urquhart Street due to traffic congestion and parking issues. Mendes said it was difficult to reach out to new customers and bring them to the previous location.
“We are agents of change,” Mendes stated as he highlighted the
