Guyana leading CARICOM’s drive to reduce food bill with transformative projects—President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana is leading the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) efforts to reduce its food importation bill by 25% by 2025...
Industry/Plaisance NDC receives excavator to aid drainage works
The Industry/Plaisance Neighborhood Democratic Council (NDC) on Tuesday received a mini excavator to improve drainage and irrigation systems within its jurisdiction.
The equipment was handed...
“Thing doing, pile driving deh” says Critic about controversial Belle Vue pump station less...
Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday refused to answer questions regarding progress made in the construction of the highly controversial Belle Vue Pump...
Agri. Minister emphasizes need for public-private partnerships in agri sector at GCCI symposium
By Sueann Wickham
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, took the stage as the keynote speaker on Tuesday at the inaugural Agriculture Symposium organized by the Georgetown...
Essequibo farmers to receive additional support for sustainable food production
The Guyanese government is exploring various ways to support rice farmers in the Essequibo Coast region, specifically by helping them return their lands to...
Women empowerment critical to reducing poverty rates, strengthening agrifood systems – FAO Report
Empowering more women to ensure they are included in agrifood systems not only reduces hunger rates and stimulates economies, but also reinforces a country’s...
Black Bush Polder to receive major drainage and irrigation infrastructure upgrades
The Black Bush Polder area has been identified for significant drainage and irrigation (D&I) infrastructure rehabilitation works in the coming year. This initiative aims...
Crabwood Creek farmers to benefit from shade house project aimed at boosting pepper cultivation
The government has launched a shade house project in Crabwood Creek, Region Six (East Berbice Corentyne) to support farmers in cultivating peppers. This initiative...
UN report highlights significant potential for fisheries, aquaculture development in Guyana, other nations
A key report on a fisheries and aquaculture development programme implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has highlighted...
DDL, Govt. sign deal for $3B dairy farm, milk processing facility
The government on Tuesday signed an investment agreement with Demerara Dairy Inc (DDI) for the establishment of a $3B state-of-the-art dairy farm and milk...
