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...
GCCI to undertake US$134,000 project to improve standards of agro-processors
With the help of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) will launch a USD$134,000 project which aims...
NDIA monitoring pumps, sluices across the city in light of heavy rainfall
– Min Mustapha leads inspection
Following approximately four inches of rainfall recorded today and the anticipated high-intensity rainfall in the coming days, a team from...
Govt. distributes 100 toxic chemicals storage containers to farmers
By Staff Writer
The Ministry of Agriculture’s Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board (PTCCB) yesterday distributed 100 storage cabinets to farmers across the country. The...
Remaining black belly sheep to arrive soon – Min. Mustapha
The remaining flock of the black belly sheep from Barbados is expected to arrive in Guyana soon.
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha made the disclosure...
Hemp cultivation trials to begin next year – Min. Mustapha
With the numerous economic advantages offered by the thriving hemp industry, Guyana is gearing up to embark on trial cultivation of hemp early 2024.
This...
Mustapha advocates for CARICOM’s Unity on food security amidst climatic adversities at policy forum
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha addressed the fourth CARICOM-Canada Policy Forum on Thursday, emphasizing the critical role of food security in the prosperity of CARICOM...
Prison officers, inmates receive plant nursery management training
Under the ‘Grow More’ initiative, a total of six officers and two inmates from the Lusignan and Timehri Prisons have completed training at the...
Agri. Ministry moves to open up more lands as FAO provides aid to flood-affected...
In an effort to advance Guyana’s food security agenda, the Ministry of Agriculture has teamed up with the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC)...
$10M meat centre to boost jobs, strengthen food security in Sawariwau Village
A new $10 million meat centre, now 99 per cent complete, is set to create employment opportunities while providing a reliable market for livestock...
