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Minister Persaud provides support to small entrepreneurs

Posted on by Aliyah Persaud

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security this week extended critical support to five small business owners, helping them strengthen their livelihoods and expand their ventures.

Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud handed over equipment to the entrepreneurs, noting that such interventions are designed to empower families and communities through sustainable income generation.

Among the beneficiaries was Roxanne Jainarine of Success, who runs catering and sewing businesses. After her sewing machine broke, replacing it became difficult. With the Ministry’s assistance, she received a new machine, allowing her to reclaim both her creativity and income.

In Vigilance, mother of eight Akeila Chester, who sells natural juices, received a freezer to help preserve and scale up her products. Similarly, Omotala Andrews, who met Minister Persaud during a community outreach, was supported with a freezer to boost her small business.

Nikita Cheeks, a mother of three who operates a poultry business, also received a freezer to help meet growing community demand. Meanwhile, single parent Rudo Andrews, who sells dog food, was provided with a freezer to enhance reliability and consistency in her enterprise.

Minister Persaud underscored that the initiative reflects a government that “listens, understands, and acts,” ensuring that support goes beyond items to become tools of empowerment for everyday entrepreneurs.

Small business development complex to be established in Georgetown

Posted on by Kayleigh Carter

A small business development complex will be established in Georgetown to make life easier and more comfortable for citizens.

This is according to President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who was addressing a public rally at Alexander Village on Wednesday.

Ali described the community as an “epicentre of development” and promised more projects.

“Look at what is encircling your village,” he said, adding, “Hotels, malls, hospitals, industrial development, manufacturing services, warehousing, new housing, expanded stadium, and soon to come, a small business development complex.”

The facility will bring together mechanics, spray painters and other small “bottom-house” operations into one secure, well-equipped location, with utilities, security and organised workspaces to help them grow and operate more efficiently.

By relocating these activities from narrow village roads, the project will reduce congestion, improve safety and create a cleaner, more peaceful environment for residents, Ali said.

“You will be able to continue your business and live in peace within your community,” he said.

Ali added that the ongoing wave of development will give young people greater access to jobs. (DPI)