A Ministerial delegation from Belize has described Demerara Distillers Limited’s multimillion dollar state-of-the art dairy farm at Moblissa as “a visionary, innovative, environmentally sound and community conscious initiative.” The delegation recently concluded an official visit to Guyana.
Belize’s Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, Orlando Habet, toured the facility located along with other members of his delegation.
He was also joined by Belize’s High Commissioner to Guyana Ambassador Gale Garnett, Country Representative of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Wilmot Garnett, and Guyanese veterinarian Dr. Steve Surujbally.
Having observed the farm design and layout, feed cultivation choices and practices, waste utilization and environmental impact, the Belizean Minister said the dairy facility should serve as a model for the CARICOM region.
“What stands out is the scale and level of innovation behind this initiative. It is not only about primary production, but also value-added processing, which is critical for food security and economic growth. This is the kind of project that can serve as a model for the region as we deepen collaboration across sectors,” the Belizean Minister said.
Minister Habet also took note of the benefits to the community resulting from the project including the installation of electrical power lines and the construction of a community centre by DDL.
This, he said, is an admirable demonstration of private/public cooperation.
The dairy project is seen as a strategic investment by DDL that is designed to strengthen local production capacity, reduce reliance on imports, and support national and regional food security objectives.
The tour was conducted by a team headed by Executive Chairman of Demerara Dairies Inc., Komal Samaroo, who pointed out that the project is a critical element of DDL’s diversification programme designed to meet local and regional demand for milk and related products.
“This is a very important and innovative project for us, one that we have been developing over the past three years and where we have already made significant progress. We believe it will play a meaningful role not only in Guyana, but across the region, particularly as we advance shared food security goals and support the growth of agriculture and agro-processing,” said Samaroo.
He said project reflects DDL’s broader commitment to supporting Guyana’s agricultural transformation, with a focus on innovation, technical partnerships, and long-term sustainability.
DDL, he said, remains committed to supporting Guyana’s agricultural development and contributing to a more sustainable and food-secure Caribbean.
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