Caricom Rice Mills remains committed to lawful development of its lands
Full statement below:
Caricom Rice Mills wishes to address recent public statements made on social media concerning specific parcels of land in the Somerset...
Guyana targets end-of-year onion self-sufficiency as cultivation expands to four regions
Guyana is aiming to end onion imports by the end of this year as the government expands local production, with Region Nine expected to...
Labour shortage pushes farmers towards agricultural drones
Agriculture remains a major economic activity in Berbice (East Berbice-Corentyne), but as farmers grapple with difficulties finding workers, technology is increasingly being presented as...
$60M in vehicles handed over to NAREI for CFF surveillance
Over $60 million in vehicles were handed over on Tuesday to the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) to strengthen extension services and...
UMAMI sends 1st commercial shipment to LuLu Hypermarket in Qatar
See the statement below from Guyanese agro-processor, UMAMI Incorporated:
In a proud milestone for Guyanese manufacturing and agro-processing, UMAMI Incorporated’s first container shipment to LuLu...
APNU’s agriculture collapse claim does not stand up to facts
See full statement below from the Ministry of Agriculture:
APNU’s Agriculture Month statement rests on the charge: “More Money, But Where Is the Production?” Its...
Guyana heightens bird flu surveillance as Suriname outbreak kills 5000 chickens
The Guyana Government is on high alert following an outbreak of bird flu in neighbouring Suriname, with Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha saying that surveillance...
Govt moves to curb mass importation of fruits produced locally – Agri Minister
In an effort to bring more benefits to local farmers, the Guyana Government has taken a decision to curb the large-scale importation of fruits...
Agriculture Month 2026 launched with focus on innovation, sustainability
Agriculture Month 2026 was on Wednesday officially launched under the theme “Innovate, Nourish, Grow: Building a Strong and Sustainable Guyana,” which reflects the transformation...
“Bamboo is fast-growing” – Bharrat touts more use for Guyana’s old mining lands
Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat has posited that Bamboo has been introduced as part of efforts to reclaim old mining lands, as the Government...
Recent Articles
Providence-Glasgow Housing Development nears completion; allotees to review lots before year-end
The Providence-Glasgow housing development in Region Six, which is expected to accommodate approximately 1,800 residential lots, is nearing completion, with allottees set to begin...
CARICOM reaffirms support for Rodrigues-Birkett, says it’s time for Latin American-Caribbean national to lead...
See full statement from the Caribbean Community:
At their 44th Intersessional Meeting held on 23 October 2026, the Conference of Heads of Government of the...
King Charles III to engage the public, attend GBA summit, meet Toshaos during Guyana...
See full statement from the British High Commission in Georgetown:
His Majesty The King’s State Visit to Guyana will take place this week
His Majesty...
Letter: Linden deserves responsible leadership, not political theatre
Dear Editor,
The Opposition Leader’s shallow intervention over the opening of the new Wismar–Mackenzie Bridge invites a serious question: what constructive proposal is he offering...
GEA testing imported fuel to ensure compliance with national standards
The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) is conducting field testing and analysis exercises at fuel terminals across the country, to ensure compliance with national standards.
Last...
Drivers’ licences, vehicles’ revenue licences & fitness certificates will not be renewed over unpaid...
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, on Tuesday announced that the government will institute measures targeting persons with outstanding traffic tickets.
Speaking...
GCCI cautions against price controls on essential goods
See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry:
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has noted recent public discussions surrounding...
Shooting outside the extradition witness’ home: An $800,000 payment for Police footage amounts to...
Attorney General (AG) and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall, SC, has described the alleged payment of $800,000 by United States-sanctioned and indicted Opposition Leader...
US water experts collaborate with Guyana to improve Mahaica River monitoring
Three United States (US) water specialists visited Guyana for a two-week technical exchange aimed at strengthening the monitoring and management of the Mahaica River,...
New EU pesticide proposal threatens over US$70M in Guyana’s agri-food exports
Guyana’s rice exports to the European Union (EU) could be affected if the bloc goes ahead with proposed changes to its pesticide residue rules,...
