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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...

Large-scale poultry project earmarked for Pakuri – President Ali

His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today announced that as part of his Government’s economic development programme, a large-scale poultry hatchery and egg production project has been earmarked for Pakuri Village. The...

Guyana pledges US$2M to support Caricom food security initiatives

President Dr Irfaan Ali, who is leading the Caribbean Community’s (Caricom) food production and food security programme, has pledged some US$2 million in support...

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...

$58M allotted to double shrimp production in Region Six

Some $58M has been set aside to make the necessary investments in order to double the annual shrimp production in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne),...

200 acres rice under threat as water rises in Canje River

By Andrew Carmichael  Close to 200 acres of rice in East Canje, Berbice, is under threat as water continues to rise in the Canje River...

Rose Hall Estate to start sugar production in mid-September – GuySuCo

– as Berbice estates surpass production target Final preperations are being made to the Rose Hall Sugar Estate in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), as it...

“We cannot waste a single moment” – Pres Ali highlights glaring realities of war...

The cost of war and conflict have dire impacts on global food security, and without conscious efforts to improve its stability, the Sustainable Development...

CGX deepwater port can boost rice export – CGX Executive Chairman

The CGX deep-water port being developed in Berbice is being touted as an avenue to boost the exportation of rice. This will in turn...

Ramjattan calls for removal of GuySuCo CEO over fallout with Board members

…says if not too late Govt should halt purchase of articulated tractors The Alliance For Change – the minority party in the Opposition APNU/AFC coalition...

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U.S. Southern Command Director visits Guyana

U.S. Marine Corps Major General (MajGen) Julie Nethercot, U.S. Southern Command Strategy, Policy, and Plans Director, visited Guyana May 6-8. The Strategy, Policy, and Plans...

“We’re coming on tonight” – GPL CEO on power ship’s connection to grid

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Power and Light Inc., Kesh Nandlall, has assured that the power ship will be operationalised during the...

Guyanese delegation tours Lindsayca-CH4 facilities in Houston

A delegation of more than 50 Guyanese attending the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday toured the facilities of US-based consortium, Lindsayca-CH4...

New DHB: Govt issues eviction notices to Peter’s Hall residents after land acquisition talks...

The Guyana Government has issued eviction notices to over a dozen residents of Peter’s Hall on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) after negotiations...

Giftland’s FoodMaxx Supermarket officially announces Massy Stores takeover

The Giftland Mall today announced that Massy Stores will soon be taking over its FoodMaxx Supermarket, which had been operating for the past six...

Applications Open for 2025 YLAI Professional Fellows Program

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows...

Education Ministry writes GTU on planned strike

See full statement from the Ministry of Education: On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, Ms. Shanielle Hoosein-Outar, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education acknowledged...

60 Reg. 3 residents to benefit from skills training programme

Some 60 eager residents, soon-to-be beneficiaries on Tuesday gathered at the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) building in Region Three for the launch of a...

ICT Roadshow kickstarts in Linden

To raise awareness about the latest information and communications technologies and how they can benefit businesses, individuals, and communities, the Industry and Innovation Unit...

Dr Bharrat Jagdeo unanimously re-elected as PPP General Secretary

See full statement from the Peoples Progressive Party: The newly constituted Central Committee of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) convened its first meeting today, May...