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The Ministry of Agriculture’s Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals (Control) Board (PTCCB) commissioned a new administrative building at Mon Repos yesterday.
A release from the Ministry of Agriculture said that the building was constructed and outfitted at a cost of $115 million.
While delivering remarks at the commissioning, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha said sound chemicals management remains of utmost importance and that the commissioning of the facility demonstrates the government’s commitment and support for the work of the agency and chemicals management.
“This building is being commissioned against the backdrop that we are now modernizing this system. The role of the board is to ensure proper management of pesticides and other chemicals. Today, Guyana is seen as a leader in agriculture and this includes areas such as pesticides and toxic chemicals management. As a government, we also encourage farmers and stakeholders to minimize the use of chemicals”, the minister said.