After reading about the pest infestation of coconut trees in the Pomeroon River, Chandrika Persaud, who specializes in the care of coconut trees has come forward to bring awareness of his experience. Persaud has been specializing in the field for over 30 years and has traveled extensively to give his service.Now that there is an existing threat in Guyana he wants farmers,Nike NFL Jerseys China, especially those in the Pomeroon River, to know that there is someone who can help them with their trees.Persaud not only offers care for coconut plants but also for sucker plants like plantain, banana and eddoes. Sigatoka- black and yellow disease is the disease that affects suckers (plantain, banana,Wholesale Cheap Jerseys China, eddoes).Farmers in the Pomeroon River, Essequibo Coast and the coastland of Guyana are afraid they will be out of earnings from their coconut estate, since the crop is severally affected by pests and diseases. This must be treated as a national issue and give priority.Some of the pests affecting the coconut palms in this area are Coconut Eriophyid Mite, Mealy Bug / Soothy Mould, Scale Insect,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, Red Palm mites and Nemathode.Diseases are Basal Stem end Rot,Cheap Jerseys From China Online, Root Wilt,Cheap Wholesale Jerseys, Leaf Blight / Grey Leaf Spot, Bud Rot, Cedros Wilt and Red Ring.Farmers Plight:At a coconut meeting with farmers and personnel from the Massy group of companies on April 18, 2015 at Mr. Gordon Duke’s farm at Grant Providence in the Lower Pomeroon River, farmers complained bitterly about the way officers from the NAREI misled them about the control of coconut pests and diseases.One farmer claimed that he was misled and provided information that cost him, time, money and man power by drilling his coconut trees with bits to a depth of ?” to 1 ?”. No field visit was ever made by any extension officer to give meaningful advice on coconut and suckers.The area is also severely affected by both yellow and black sigatoka disease.Mr. Alfro Alphonso of Grant Tennessee Farm had to turn to experienced coconut personnel for advice and treatment of pests and diseases affect his coconut and suckers crops.The coconut palm which is grown in 93 countries in the world is one among the most important cultivated palms. From the world production of coconut, more than 50 percent is processed into copra. A small portion is converted into desiccated coconut and other edible kernel products; the rest is consumed as fresh nuts.Coconut prices are determined by the price of coconut oil. The availability of cheaper substitutes and the willful propaganda linking coconut oil to cardiovascular disease has resulted in a weak and unstable demand for coconut oil. Consequently high fluctuations are seen in the prices of coconut. The absence of a steady growth underlines the needs for product diversification and new product development which can help to promote a balanced and healthy growth in the coconut sector.The coconut palm is popularly referred to as the Tree of Life as every part of the tree can be put to use for a gainful purpose. In addition to the kernel, the husk, shell, water and wood can be used for making value added products and creating wealth out of waste.Technologies have been developed for processing and packaging tender coconut water with a shelf life of six months to one year, coconut water as a RTS drink, converting the water of the mature nut into vinegar and nata de coco, kernel into virgin coconut oil, spray dried coconut milk powder, shell into shell charcoal and activated carbon which is the highest form of value addition in the sector,NFL Cheap Jerseys, husk into coconut fiber, rubberized coconut fiber products and coco peat an important plant nutrient in the agriculture / horticulture sector, coconut based convenience foods etc.In Guyana coconut ranks third after rice and sugar in terms of acreage cultivated. With the trend of the sugar and rice industry coconut will soon be the number one crop if properly managed and have the support of the relevant authority in boosting this crop and its value added. All part of coconut tree are useful in one way or other and the crop profoundly influences the socio economic security of thousands of farm families. Since the coconut farm can accommodate various other crops besides livestock, it is possible to adopt coconut based farming system which satisfies the day to day needs of a family.Coconut assumes importance as the crop is a source of renewable energy. The economic viability of coconut farming in the era of globalization depends on the extent of value added and maximization of net income from a uni

Days after fraud accused, Carvil Duncan, alleged that he was offered monies by top Government officials to step down from a number of constitutional bodies, he has been ordered suspended.Duncan, a prominent trade unionist and a voice in the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), is currently facing investigations by a President-appointed tribunal to determine whether he is fit to sit as Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC).With regards to the suspensions, according to the Ministry of the Presidency yesterday, President David Granger,Wholesale Jerseys, acting in accordance with Article 225 (6) of the Constitution of Guyana, has suspended Duncan from the Chairmanship of the PSC with immediate effect, pending the outcome of the proceedings of the tribunal.The tribunal, which comprises Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire,Cheap Jerseys Outlet, Justice (retd) Winston Patterson, and Attorney-at-Law, Robert Ramcharran, is expected to present the report to the President on or before Monday, October 31, 2016.“In a letter dated October 10, 2016, the Head of State informed Mr. Duncan that in addition to his role as PSC Chairman, he is also suspended from performing the Constitutional functions as ex-officio member of the Judicial Service Commission, the Police Service Commission and other functions as ex-officio member of the Commissions of the Board of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF),” the Ministry of the Presidency said in its statement yesterday.The ministry quoted Article 225 (6) of the Constitution which states that, “If the question of removing the officer from office has been referred to a tribunal under this article, the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the prescribed authority, may suspend the officer from performing the functions of his office, and any such suspension may at any time be revoked by the President, acting in accordance with such advice as aforesaid, and shall in any case cease to have effect if the tribunal recommends to the President that the officer should not be removed from office.”This week, Duncan reportedly challenged the legality of the tribunal,Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping, saying through his lawyers, Anil Nandlall and Satesh Satram that he will move to the courts.On September 15,jerseys cheap nfl, last, President Granger in accordance with Article 225 (4) of the Constitution, appointed the tribunal to inquire, investigate and recommend whether Duncan ought to be removed from office for inability to discharge the functions of his Constitutional posts.Prior to that, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo had written Duncan calling on him to explain why a tribunal should not be appointed but this letter went unanswered.Duncan reportedly claimed he did not receive any letter.“However, the tribunal is in receipt of evidence that the Prime Minister’s letter was delivered by the Guyana Post Office Corporation,” the Ministry of the Presidency countered.On Saturday, Duncan alleged that he was offered a “financial package” in exchange for his resignation.Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, categorically denied the claims by Duncan that he was offered monies by the Minister of State or by President Granger.“In fact, both the President and Minister Harmon had met with Mr. Duncan in an effort to have him voluntarily vacate the Constitutional positions he holds, since it is undesirable for someone who is facing criminal charges to hold those positions,Cheap NFL Jerseys,” the ministry said in its defence of the meeting with Duncan.The trade unionist is currently before the court on fraud charges after it was discovered by auditors that he paid himself approximately $1M and allegedly conspired with Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) of the Guyana Power and Light,Cheap Jerseys, Aeshwar Deonarine, for an unapproved transfer of approximately $27M into the latter’s personal account.The Public Service Commission is a critical body that oversees the hiring of public servants.The Granger administration has unveiled major plans to upgrade the public service, including more training.