Corn, soya bean trial showing positive results ahead of September reaping period
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha MP today visited the Dubulay Ranch, which is located approximately 70 miles south of Georgetown along the Berbice River, to...
“We must stop thinking we are too small to advance in int’l markets” –...
…delivers feature address at opening of Agro Fest
As the Caribbean works on enhancing its productivity to reduce its high food import bill and ensure...
Blairmont surpasses production targets for second successive week
See below for a statement from GuySuCo on production at the Blairmont Estate:
The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is pleased to state that the Blairmont...
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...
$600M spent to rehab control room destroyed by fire at Albion Sugar Factory
The Government has expended some $600 million on the rehabilitation of the control room at the Albion Sugar Factory, which was destroyed by a...
High-bred sheep, new lands to help position Reg. 5 as livestock capital – Pres....
With the aim of positioning Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) as the livestock capital in Guyana, President Dr Irfaan Ali has outlined a slew of initiatives...
By 2030, at least 50% of newly-established agri businesses must be led by women...
The Guyana Government has set a target that by 2030, at least 50% of newly-established agriculture-based business ventures must be led by women and...
Farmers, residents face losses as persistent rain, damaged sluice trigger flooding in Crabwood Creek
Two broken sluice doors coupled with prolonged rainfall across the Upper Corentyne have left residents and farmers in Crabwood Creek, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne)...
Pearl farmer plagued with flooding caused by poorly-maintained trenches
By Amar Persaud
Khemraj Puran, a 48-year-old farmer of Pearl, East Bank Demerara (EBD) has suffered major losses due flooding in his area that is...
GTI gets $6.2M in land surveying equipment from FAO
…20 scholarships being offered
In order to assist Guyana to boost its land surveying capacity, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)...
Recent Articles
PM Phillips lauds Caribbean excellence at Anthony N. Sabga Awards Ceremony
...says region’s heroes must be recognised, supported, and celebrated
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips underscored the importance of recognising and celebrating the mastery emanating...
2 trapped after Region 8 mining pit caved in
Two pork-knockers are said to be trapped after the mining pit they were working in collapsed and burned them.
The incident occurred on Saturday (June 13,...
175g cannabis found during Police operation at Mahdia
Police in Regional Division #8 (Potaro-Siparuni) are investigating the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis which was found on Saturday June 13, 2026,...
Essequibo Coast man jailed 3 months for threatening to kill mother
A 23-year-old chainsaw operator of Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) has been sentenced to three months in prison after pleading guilty to using threatening...
Women’s T20 World Cup: West Indies stun defending champions New Zealand as Shemaine Campbelle...
ICC - Shemaine Campbelle played the knock of her life to power the West Indies to a seven-wicket win over defending champions New Zealand...
Mackenzie High School wins J.O.F Haynes Memorial Secondary School Debating Competition
Mackenzie High School of Region 10 has been declared the overall winner of the 2025–2026 J.O.F. Haynes Memorial Secondary Schools Debating Competition, following the...
Regional Food Hub halfway complete – Min. Mustapha
The construction of the Regional Food Hub being built at Yarrowkabra, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, is roughly halfway complete. It is on course to...
Gov’t to clear Region 5 housing backlog by end of next year
The government is working to clear the entire housing backlog in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) by the end of next year, Vice President Dr Bharrat...
“I aspire to serve as the world’s chief public servant” – Amb. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett...
Following President Dr Irfaan Ali's announcement on Friday evening of Guyana's Candidature for Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), former Foreign Affairs Minister and...
Boat captain dies, nephew injured during boat mishap in Moruca River
A 55-year-old businessman/boat captain, John Henry called "Johnny", of Kumaka Waterfront, Moruca, North-West District, was killed, and his nephew, Stephon, is currently hospitalised following...
