Opposition MP, Minister Mustapha clash over steep costs for cash crops, sugar sector performance
The third day of debates on the 2024 budget, opened with Opposition Member of Parliament, Vinceroy Jordon going head-to-head with Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar...
Over $2B expended in Amerindian villages to ensure food security- Agri Minister
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha was keen to assure today that the PPP/C Government has an unwavering interest in ensuring food security in Amerindian...
Agri. Minister talks up community development, kitchen gardens in East Ruimveldt
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha on Thursday last met with residents of East Ruimveldt to discuss the government’s proposed community development initiatives as well as...
Belle Vue Pump Station still within contractual period-Ministry in response to Stabroek News
The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) on Friday issued a clarification regarding the Belle Vue Pump Station, following a Stabroek News story.
The article...
GMSA concerned over lack of molasses for manufacturers
The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) is renewing its call for urgent action to safeguard the sugar industry which provides key inputs to...
Guyana, India discuss collaboration in fisheries industry
Zulfikar Mustapha, Guyana's Minister of Agriculture, recently met with Dr. L. Murugan, India’s Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, and Information...
More upgrades set for Meadow Bank Wharf
The Meadow Bank Wharf, one of Guyana’s premier docks, will see major improvements as the government moves to further upgrade the facility and improve...
Agri. Minister commits to engaging Foreign Affairs Ministry on Suriname’s harassment of Berbice fishermen
Following reports by local fishermen of harassment by Surinamese authorities while plying their trade in the Corentyne River, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha has...
Guyana registers positive first quarter performance for 2022- Central Bank
The Guyanese economy registered mostly positive output performance during the first quarter of 2022.
According to Central Bank’s latest statistical bulletin, there continues to be...
US$5.3 project launched to address food insecurity issues in CARICOM
The Caribbean Agricultural Productivity Improvement Activity (CAPA), a $5.3 million project funded by the United States Agency for International Development Eastern and Southern Caribbean...
