{"id":29629,"date":"2026-04-27T18:28:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T22:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=29629"},"modified":"2026-04-27T18:28:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T22:28:06","slug":"181m-lethem-business-incubator-to-drive-agro-processing-minister-rodrigues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/181m-lethem-business-incubator-to-drive-agro-processing-minister-rodrigues\/","title":{"rendered":"$181M Lethem Business Incubator to drive agro-Processing \u2013 Minister Rodrigues"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p>The newly commissioned Lethem Business Incubator and Agro-Processing Facility is set to drive significant economic development in Region Nine by opening new opportunities for agro-processors and small businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minister of Tourism Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues highlighted the transformative potential of the 181-million-dollar investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minister Rodrigues emphasised that the facility will not only benefit Lethem but also neighbouring communities, serving as a platform for opportunity and empowerment. She described the initiative as part of a broader national strategy to strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises and expand economic participation across Guyana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;It<\/strong> <strong>forms part of a broader national strategy to strengthen small and medium size enterprises and expand economic participation across Guyana<\/strong>,&#8221; she said. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7594-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7594-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7594-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7594-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7594.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Minister of Tourism Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Lethem Business Incubator and Agro-Processing Facility is expected to support more than 30 entrepreneurs and create at least 50 jobs, with room for further expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7593-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7593-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7593-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7593-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7593-1.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It features modern equipment and upgraded systems and offers a range of free services through the Small Business Bureau\u2014including training and capacity building\u2014to help entrepreneurs launch businesses and become successful agro-processors. The Ministry of Agriculture has been engaged to assist farmers with transporting raw materials to the facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;This facility now has the capacity to support large scale agro-processing \u2013 this means farmers, entrepreneurs can move beyond selling raw materials, creating value added goods that are market ready and competitive both locally and internationally<\/strong>,&#8221;  she added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, new trade opportunities with Brazil are being explored to improve market access and create pathways for products made in Lethem to reach wider markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minister Rodrigues called Saturday\u2019s opening a landmark achievement and a clear demonstration of the government\u2019s commitment to delivering real results for the people of Region Nine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The newly commissioned Lethem Business Incubator and Agro-Processing Facility is set to drive significant economic development in Region Nine by opening new opportunities for agro-processors and small businesses. 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