The Government of Guyana’s recent delivery of 500,000 lbs of cassava to the Deep South Rupununi was in an effort to combat food shortages caused by the prolonged El Niño and wildfires. The initiative, led by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo through the Civil Defence Commission, aims to address the loss experienced by residents in the region.
On Wednesday, Stabroek News reached out to Vice Chairman of the South Central People’s Development Association within the South Rupununi District Council Berlinda Alfred for further information on the cassava distribution. Alfred confirmed that the shortage primarily affected cassava and that the supply arrived from Parika to her village (Awarewanau) on March 24. Though details on the suppliers and the exact date that the transport took place were unclear, this newspaper understands that while there was a little spoilage during transportation, the majority of the cassava arrived in good condition.
