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Police officers executed a search warrant at a Pares Village residence in the presence of the several men under investigation, but nothing of interest was found. However, one was arrested in connection with a report of assault with a firearm.

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Meanwhile, the July 13 search also unearthed the cultivation of 1,626 cannabis plants and seedlings in addition to a quantity of cured cannabis. The marijuana plants were uprooted and, along with the other items, were taken to the Parham Police Station for investigation purposes.

An Urlings man, reportedly a co-occupant of the premises, along with two members of the Pares Village familv were arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis.

One of them, a 51-year old, was subsequently charged for the unlawful possession of the controlled drug cannabis.

Further, while executing a search warrant at the home of a 28-year-old male carrying the same surname, the Police reportedly discovered 27 small Ziploc bags containing a bushy substance.

These bags, along with the alleged defendant, were also taken to the Parham Police Station for further investigation.

Additionally, during a search executed on the premises of yet another family member, a quantity of plant materials resembling cannabis was found and taken to the station for investigation.

In this instance, two persons, including a woman, were arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis.

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President Dr Irfaan Ali said that the Government is presently examining ways to work with the local banking sector to create more opportunities for Guyana’s ever-evolving economy, particularly for small businesses.

He noted that creating “innovative ways” were essential for micro-enterprises, which do not possess the type of collateral or cash outlay to benefit from the opportunities available.

“We have to have a discussion on the apportionment of that risk and how we can minimise or remove the collateral requirement and take the contract at face value, and then work out a mechanism through which a contract at face value is used to support those business operations.”

The Head of State, who has often spoken about the importance of the banking sector in the development of Guyana, made the statement during the launch of Demerara Bank’s new branch in Leonora, on the West Coast of Demerara on Thursday.

He called the location and level of investment essential to the development of Region Three.

“I have no doubt that this investment will be successful, that this investment with everything else that is happening around here will create a modern economic hub that will generate thousands of jobs. We have no doubt that development like these will support the other massive transformative developments that will take place along the coastline.”

The bank, which will be constructed at just over $150m at Groenveldt, Leonora, is expected to take approximately 18 months to complete.

IN SYNC WITH DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

The President reminded that only a few weeks ago the bank launched a special initiative that is collateral free to help small farmers. This he added, is another example of Demerara Bank creating a vehicle to support the development agenda.

“Moving here also shows that you are actively working in sync with the development agenda of the country and the Government….In this location here alone, we’re not only talking about a bank, we’re talking about a new mall, and we’re talking about the new hospital. You’re talking about a private housing development that will see 40 to 50 executive style homes, that construction has already started, and 100 condos geared towards international market in this one location.”

The major development projects earmarked for the region include Wales’s Gas-to-Shore project, the construction of the new Demerara River Bridge and the new four-lane highway from Schoonord to Crane.

The President said that these and other transformative projects across the country are undoubtedly affecting the demand for materials and services, a challenge faced globally. As such, he urged that businesses “work a bit harder and more creative” in finding more localised solutions to combat the global crisis.

“Understand what this means for demand. Understand the trickledown effect. Already we are feeling the effect of this in not a positive way… all of this is happening under very difficult global circumstances, not only in terms of food prices but in terms of material prices. Forget about the prices let’s not even go to the prices; the supply. There is no supply; huge deficit in global demand and supply.”

To this end, the President lauded the efforts of those who continue to innovate despite the difficulties.

“I am very pleased with the proactive and innovative work of Demerara Bank and to say to the leadership and the staff that your work, you may not see it now but years from now, you will reflect and you will happily say you are part of this transformation.”

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One of the best ways to build flavour is layering or using one ingredient in two ways or at different stages of cooking.

Using the zest of a lemon in cake batter, for instance, while using the juice in a citrusy glaze.

It’s a technique we rely on often in our book COOKish, which limits recipes to just six ingredients without sacrificing flavour.

And it works particularly well with pickled jalape?os in this recipe for a simple salad with arugula and avocado.

The jalape?os themselves add juicy bursts of radiant heat, but we also treat the pickling liquid as a separate ingredient.

Using 1/4 cup of the liquid as the acid in the vinaigrette boosts the dressing’s flavour without needing additional vinegar.

Along with the avocado, pumpkin seeds offer enough richness to make the salad a light main course or pair it with sliced grilled skirt steak or hearty grains such as barley, farro or quinoa.

Arugula and avocado salad, drizzled with Jalape?o vinaigrette

Start to finish: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

3 to 4 tbsps pickled jalape?o slices, chopped, plus 1/4 cup pickling liquid

2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil

4 cups lightly packed baby arugula

3 radishes, halved and thinly sliced OR 1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

1 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro OR 4 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted

2 ripe but firm avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced

Kosher salt and ground black pepper

Method

In a large bowl, whisk together the jalape?os and their liquid, the oil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the arugula, radishes, cilantro and half of the pumpkin seeds, then toss. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in the avocado. Transfer to a serving bowl, then sprinkle with the remaining pumpkin seeds.

By Christopher Kimball

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