{"id":15506,"date":"2024-01-15T15:40:10","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T15:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=15506"},"modified":"2024-01-15T15:40:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T15:40:11","slug":"president-irfaan-ali-unveils-agricultural-projects-and-road-works-in-east-bank-demerara-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/president-irfaan-ali-unveils-agricultural-projects-and-road-works-in-east-bank-demerara-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"President Irfaan Ali Unveils Agricultural Projects and Road Works in East Bank Demerara Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p>In a recent visit to communities on the East Bank of Demerara, President Irfaan Ali announced plans for agricultural projects and committed to a series of road works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The president engaged with residents, focusing on boosting food production and addressing community infrastructure needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Josiah-President-Mocha-1.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Youths in Mocha Arcadia, East Bank Demerara, will soon benefit from agricultural projects designed to enhance local food production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Ali emphasized the importance of involving young people and single mothers in food production and agriculture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The proposed projects include initiatives such as pig rearing, livestock and poultry farming, hydroponics, and shade houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Ali&#8217;s visit marked his fourth engagement with the community, where previous commitments, including road and drainage works, livestock and seedling distribution, were fulfilled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These commitments, valued at millions of dollars, have contributed to the community&#8217;s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the visit, President Ali extended his commitments to other areas, such as Farm, Convent Garden, and Herstelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Josiah-President-Mocha-2.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasized the importance of completing infrastructure projects in areas with 75% or higher occupancy, highlighting the role of barriers in preserving infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents raised concerns during the meeting, including issues with drainage and irrigation, road conditions, water quality, and the availability of planting materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Ali assured the community that these concerns would be addressed, reiterating his commitment to community development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accompanied by government ministers, agency heads, and community leaders, President Ali&#8217;s visit aimed to understand the community&#8217;s needs and provide solutions to enhance the overall living conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The announced agricultural projects and road works align with the government&#8217;s efforts to promote sustainable development and improve infrastructure across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>[Josiah Williams, NCN News]<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a recent visit to communities on the East Bank of Demerara, President Irfaan Ali announced plans for agricultural projects and committed to a series of road works. 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