West Berbice women form group to improve the economic fortunes of themselves and their communities

Three of the thirteen women who are part of the company; they are from left to right, Galeann Mc Pherson, Patricia Bowman and Annette Nurse

For women in the Hopetown and Bel Air, West Coast Berbice communities life is a daily struggle, and while many of them work hard their spending power remains limited. However, a group of like-minded mothers have decided enough is enough.

Presenting themselves as ‘Women For Change’ thirteen women from the two villages have banded together to start an agri-processing company registered as Hopetown/Bel Air Incorporated. The peppers and other processed vegetables carry the brand name ‘Hopelair‘ –  representing the two communities. For now they are producing mainly sauces such as pepper sauce,