Region Five farmers thrive as govt.-led initiatives boost rice cultivation
Region Five farmers are experiencing significant advancements in rice cultivation, thanks to a range of government initiatives. These efforts include a comprehensive seed programme...
Committee of Supply approves $250M for MMA to open up more lands for crop...
The Mahaica Mahaicony Abary - Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) will receive an allocation of $250 million that will enable more lands for local farmers...
Paddy production, Rice exports poised to deliver exceptional performance despite COVID-19 pandemic
According to the latest report of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAOUN), harvesting of Guyana's 2020 second season paddy crop...
Getting ripe for the picking! – Guyana works to boost cherry production
The West Indian Cherry (Acerola) is a beloved and popular fruit that many have enjoyed for years in its raw form or in fresh...
‘Black Belly Sheep’ initiative to roll out shortly, 850 received to date – Min....
The Ministry of Agriculture will be rolling out the Black Belly Sheep programme shortly as 850 of the livestock have been received to date.
This...
Fisherfolk to be relocated as government moves to develop landing sites
Fisherfolk operating along the roadways at Windsor Forest and Zeeburg in Region Three will soon be relocated to a centralised and properly designated landing...
Pres. Ali orders Special Taskforce to address fisherfolk issues at Meadow Bank Wharf
President, Dr Irfaan Ali asserted today that a special task force will be immediately mobilized to address the concerns of fisherfolk and vendors plying...
Albion factory being modernized for commercial production of white sugar by 2022
In its bid to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of the sugar industry, the government has initiated plans to modernize the Albion/Port Mourant...
Farmers, households affected by April/June floods to get cash grants – President
Farmers and households that suffered losses during April/June floods will be getting cash grants, President Dr. Irfaan Ali said today during his address to...
G/Town M&CC continues to neglect City’s drainage structure – Minister
Although the government has made several calls to the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) to ensure there is effective management of the city’s...
