The opening of the Caricom Cement Company Incorporated plant at Everton has been lauded by business leaders in Berbice, who say that the operation stands to benefit the county with jobs and income generation, while supporting housing development nationally.
The Caricom Cement Company Inc recently commissioned its new plant at Everton, Berbice and company chairman Dr Joshua Safeek announced its plans to sell cement at around $1,000 per sack from January, 2015.
The cost of constructing the plant is yet to be announced as tabulations are currently ongoing.