Rice farmers back direct cash payout from President Ali’s new $3B support package
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced a new $3 billion investment to support rice farmers, as the government intensifies consultations to determine...
PPP/C’s commitment to reopen sugar estates not “fake news” – Minister tells Granger
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha has responded to former President, David Granger’s assertion that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)’s promise to reopen sugar estates is...
Agriculture Ministry observes National Fisherfolk Day 2023
Today, scores of fisherfolk from across the country gathered at the Lusignan Community Center Ground to celebrate National Fisherfolk Day 2023.
This year, the event...
Govt. allocates $98.5M for restoration of natural sea defences
In Guyana, mangroves provide protection for over 90 percent of Guyana's population who live within naturally low-lying flood prone areas along the coast. Given...
NAREI plugs over $600M in initiatives for developing fruits, other crops countrywide
By Staff Writer
The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) $602.8 million has so far expended over $600M on initiatives that would support increased...
Approximately 9,000,000 bags of paddy to be harvested this crop – Min. Mustapha
During a meeting with rice farmers from the West Coast of Demerara (Region 3), Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, said that approximately 9,000,000 bags...
Agri. Minister, GRDB to consult with rice farmers, millers as second crop commences
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, along with senior officials from the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), will this week meet with rice farmers and...
Guyana’s agri, energy sectors to go on display at AfriCaribbean Trade Forum in Grenada
Guyana’s agriculture and energy sectors will be prominently featured at the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) in Grenada. At the event, 23 local...
Faulty work by contractor at Princess Street koker leaves several buildings affected
Engineers from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) are currently working to put systems in place to relieve the intrusion of river water...
Govt. making headway with efforts to lift ban on Catfish exports to lucrative US...
By Staff writer
Since assuming office, the PPP/C Government has been working aggressively alongside officials in the United States to lift the ban placed on...
