Govt remains committed to strengthening process to transform agri-food system through innovation, investment –...
– as 3rd Agri-Investment Forum and Expo launch
To advance investment and innovative measures to attain CARICOM’s Vision 25 by 2025 target to reduce the region’s...
Albion/Port Mourant Estate surpasses weekly production target
See below for a statement on the Albion/Port Mourant Estate surpassing weekly sugar production targets for the second time since the commencement of 2nd...
850 Black Belly Sheep received to date as initiative to be rolled out shortly
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...
Rice production expanding in Region 9 – Agri. minister
Diversifying the agriculture sector and increasing crop production is a top the priority of government and with the vast savannahs of Region Nine, rice...
Govt eyeing black-eye peas production in Region One
As Guyana embarks on an aggressive food security drive, the government is now looking to ramp up black-eye peas cultivation on 1,000 acres of...
Reg 4 farmers receive assistance to boost agriculture production
Thirty small and medium-scale farmers from Region Four (Demerara – Mahaica) on Monday received inputs to boost their productions totaling some $3.3 million.
This was...
Thousands of new jobs being created in agri sector – Pres Ali
…says Govt well on its way to achieving 50,000 new jobs by 2025
With thousands of jobs being created in the agriculture and other sectors...
14 indigenous youths trained in beekeeping as part of Barima Mora ecosystem protection project
The Guyana Marine Conservation Society (GMCS) has partnered with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to implement the Barima Mora ecosystem protection project, titled “Securing...
Private cane farmers were sued by banks after APNU/AFC closed sugar estates
Among the hardships that sugar workers faced when the former A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) Government closed down the estates, private...
NAREI, USAID advance discussion on climate-smart agriculture
Guyana’sNational Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) has advanced discussions on climate-smart agriculture with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Mission in...
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Letter: Welcome Home President Ali
Dear Editor,
Allow me to extend a hearty ‘Welcome home’ to President Irfaan Ali on his return from the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference...
ICJ ruling puts Guyana in ‘good stead’ going forward – AG Nandlall
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday ordered Venezuela to refrain from taking any action on Guyana’s territory, a significant development that bolsters...
Agri Ministry threatens legal action over Opposition’s false claims of chicken smuggling
See full statement from the Ministry of Agriculture:
The Minister and the Ministry of Agriculture refute in the strongest possible terms the malicious, false and...
Ghanaian influencer Wode Maya in Guyana
Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) - Mr Kamrul Baksh and the Senior Officer of Marketing - Mr Nickoli Primo, officially have welcomed...
Traffic ranks benefit from ‘crash investigation course’
Traffic ranks received certificates on completion of the short 'crash' course facilitated by United Kingdom-based Accident Investigation specialist, Chris Goddard. The course was made...
Site for new Orealla secondary school being identified
The construction site for a new secondary school in the Amerindian community of Orealla, Region Six, is currently being identified as the government pushes...
PM urges unity & patriotism in Guyana/Venezuela border controversy
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips, who is performing the functions of President, called for vigilance, patriotism, and unity, emphasising that collective strength is...
Letter: Let the Essequibo referendum be a No-Confidence on President Maduro
Dear Editor,
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seems to be on a fishing expedition for popularity to garner support to win an agreed 2024 election via...
“Reset & reflect” on how climate challenges can be tackled inclusively – Pres. Ali...
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has challenged the United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP28) to embrace a more inclusive approach if it...
CARICOM expects Venezuela to uphold ICJ’s order
See full statement from the Caribbean Community
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana - Friday, 1 December 2023) - The International Court of Justice has...