Granger calls for revival of village economies

GUYANA-Pull quote : “If you are going to solve the employment problem do not expect some magical government to give you jobs in the police force and the army, you are going to have to create jobs within your communities,”. The need for the revival of village economies to support the national economy and reduce unemployment were the central themes of President David Granger’s presentation Sunday at a ceremony organized by the Cuffy 250 Committee. The event at the Critchlow Labour College, was held in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Berbice Slave Rebellion. Granger said that there is a need for an economic change and the rebirth of village economies in Guyana. (Kaieteur News)…[+]