Gov’t to write CARICOM on seizure of Guyanese fishermen boats in Suriname waters
Families of three fishermen who recently lost their boats in Suriname waters have been assured that the government is doing all it can to...
Govt. unveils agritourism policy, roadmap in bid to strengthen non-oil industries
The Caribbean's first agritourism policy and roadmap was recently unveiled, marking a significant step towards diversifying Guyana’s economy and strengthening its non-oil sectors.
The draft...
Electronic monitoring of drainage systems expected to come on stream by next month
– ‘We are holding people accountable’ – President Ali
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has directed the leadership of the National Drainage & Irrigation Authority (NDIA)...
Guyana, Indonesia discuss enhanced Agri sector collaboration
Guyana and Indonesia are discussing ways to enhance capacity, cooperation and strengthen collaborative efforts within the agricultural sector.
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha received a...
Guyana to host 38th FAO Regional Conference in 2024
In 2024, Guyana will host the 38th session of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Regional Conference for Latin America and the...
Government re-hired 1,100 sugar workers to support reopening of Skeldon estate next month
Around 1,100 workers have been re-enlisted by the People's Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) to bolster operations at the Rose Hall estate, poised to recommence...
Agri. Ministry proposes zoning Berbice lands to end decades-old fued between cattle and rice...
The Ministry of Agriculture is proposing the zoning of lands as a solution to an ongoing debacle between cattle rearers and rice farmers in...
De-risking regional agricultural sector critical to moving the sector forward – Min. Mustapha
Given the increasing impacts of climate change on the regional agricultural systems sector, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha recently articulated that financial instruments for de-risking...
Data center, FabLab among plans to modernize GSA – Min. Mustapha
The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Agriculture has signaled its intention to transform its premiere agricultural learning institution to cater to a...
$640M No. 58 farm-to-market road almost complete
─ a boost in agriculture expected
The $640 million all-weather farm-to-market road at No. 58 Village, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) is nearing completion.
The new road...
