Guyana becomes 1st country in region to launch high-yield, zinc-enriched rice strain
– as rice production is projected to grow to 847,000 tonnes by 2025
Guyana has been able to develop and launch its own strain of...
200 local beekeepers to benefit from Cuban expertise in new Agriculture Pact
Guyana and Cuba have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see Cuba sharing its knowledge and expertise in the agriculture industry including...
Vision 25 by 2025: Regional banking sector must step up, support agri, farmers –...
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) does not have the luxury of time when it comes to slashing its food import bill by 25 per cent...
250 acres of millet production to get underway at Tacama Savannah
Preparations are underway for the cultivation of 250 acres of millet at the Tacama Savannah in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) – where over 160,000...
Govt to establish agri section in every school
Against the backdrop of increasing food production, the government, through the ministries of agriculture and education, will soon establish an agriculture section in every...
Pres. Ali charges newly reopened Rose Hall Sugar Factory to meet production targets
After more than six years out of operation following its closure by the David Granger-led APNU/AFC, the Rose Hall Estate sugar factory has been...
Agri Forum 2023: Guyana to ink agreement with Cuba for honey production
Preparations are in full swing at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre for the upcoming Agri Investment Forum and Expo 2023.
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha on...
GAWU, NPC ink agreement for additional benefits for workers
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) and the National Parks Commission (NPC) recently signed an agreement paving the way for increased benefits...
More specialised food production, innovative ways needed in agriculture – Pres Ali
With the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government pushing for more innovation and technology within the agriculture sector, President Dr Irfaan Ali also recently stressed...
Costa Rica to provide technical support for Guyana’s coffee industry
as Pres Ali given tour of Costa Rican coffee production, IICA HQ
Costa Rica, which is currently hosting an official visit from President Dr....
Recent Articles
“Laidback” culture among university students must change as Guyana moves to free tertiary education...
The culture among university-level students to not join the workforce must change, President Dr Irfaan Ali has asserted.
This is especially important as the government...
Access bridges at Canals Number 1 & 2 to be completed in May
Contractors are under pressure to complete construction on two crucial access bridges at Canal Numbers One and Two in Region Three by the end...
MoE orders transfers, suspension & counselling after assault at Queenstown Secondary School
See full statement from the Ministry of Education:
(April 16, 2024) - The Ministry of Education on Monday concluded the investigation into the physical assault...
Guyana supports calls for 2nd Int’l Decade for People of African Descent
Guyana has supported calls for a second International Decade for People of African Descent. This position was confirmed by Minister of Tourism, Industry and...
Guyana hopes UNSC’s statement will contribute to regional peace
Statement by the Government of Guyana following the issuance by the UN Security Council of a statement on the Guyana-Venezuela situation
The Government of Guyana...
Resolve differences through peaceful means – UNSC on Guyana/Venezuela controversy
United Nations Security Council Press Statement on Guyana - Venezuela Situation
The members of the Security Council expressed their concern about the possible escalation of...
Mother & son remanded for murder of Festival City man
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Forty-two-year-old Alicia Edmonson, and her son, Malachi Kennedy, a 22-year-old Linesman, both residents of Lot 3 Perry...
Mall, featuring escape rooms & VR spaces, to be constructed at Mahaica
The Ramlochan family of Chris Auto Sale & Spares will embark on the construction of a modern mega mall and entertainment complex at Mahaica,...
US$25M ‘RiverPlace Mall’ to be constructed at Farm
Unicomer Caribbean has secured financing for the construction of a mall located at Farm on the East Bank of Demerara.
The project is being financed...
GECOM warns of imposters, says it is not engaged in field exercise to collect...
See full statement from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM):
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is in receipt of a report that persons who claim to...