The Guyanese government distributes more than $403 million in cash grants to rice farmers in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) as part of a nationwide support programme. Reports say the payment is delivered on Saturday and forms part of a commitment made earlier this year to strengthen the rice sector. One outlet cites President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s assurance to farmers that the administration will continue investing in initiatives aimed at supporting the long-term viability and profitability of rice production.
Both sources describe the distribution as the start of a broader rollout that is intended to benefit over 5,100 rice farmers nationwide. The coverage frames the grants as direct financial support for farmers in Essequibo following the government’s fulfilment of its earlier promise to the industry. The articles do not provide further details in the excerpts on how the funds are calculated, eligibility criteria, or the timeline for subsequent regions, but they consistently link the payments to the nationwide cash grant programme and the specific Region Two distribution amount.
