Gaskin urges look beyond sugar industry at Berbice expo launch

The 13th Berbice Exposition and Trade Fair was launched on Wednesday and Minister of Business Dominic Gaskin told residents of the county to look beyond the sugar industry for economic advancement.

The simple launch was held at the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce (CCCC) office at Williamsburg, Corentyne. The expo, which will officially commence on October 6, would be held under the theme ‘Ensuring Food Security and Economic Growth through Agricultural Development.’