MoA procures 100 Vessel Monitoring Devices for fisheries sector
The Agriculture Ministry through its Fisheries Department recently procured 100 Vessel Monitoring Devices (VMDs) as part of its monitoring strategy for artisanal fisheries in...
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...
“We can’t control prices in supermarkets” – Mustapha on hike in rice costs
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has stated that Government cannot control the increase in prices for rice in the supermarkets but assures that there is...
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)...
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...
Pres. Ali to C’bean citizens: “Put pressure” on CARICOM Leaders to remove trade barriers
President Dr Irfaan Ali has called on citizens in the Caribbean to pressure their leaders to remove barriers that affect inter-regional trade.
The Guyanese Leader,...
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Shoreline Estates to redefine modern living in Guyana with new ECD Condominium Project
Buddy’s Housing Development and Atlantic Builders Inc. are proud to announce the launch of Shoreline Estates, an exclusive, new condominium project set to redefine...
17-Y-O bandit shot dead during robbery on Aubrey Barker Road
A teenager was shot dead by a security guard on Friday night after robbing two females along Aubrey Barker Road, Georgetown.
The dead bandit has...
Man, wanted for ECD murder, arrested in Berbice
A 27-year-old construction worker who is wanted for the fatal beating of a Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, man has been arrested by police...
Edghill threatens contract termination if progress not made at CJIA’s Admin Building by early...
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has once again upbraided Avinash Contracting & Scrap Metal Inc for delays in the construction of the Administration Building...
Govt inks over $112M in D&I contracts for Linden
The Government on Friday awarded 52 contracts to the tune of $112 million for drainage and irrigation works in the mining town of Linden.
Overseeing...
Min. Todd meets Venezuelan Ambassador on aggression tactic at border
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd on Thursday met with His Excellency Mr. Carlos Amador Perez Silva, Ambassador of the Bolivarian...
Ashdel’s Enterprise’s ‘Instant Pepperpot’ meals receive “Made in Guyana” certification
The rich aroma of the indigenous dish, Pepperpot, is the common sign that it’s Christmas morning in many Guyanese household. For those who may...
Security Guard remanded for murder of Toshao
Noah Beaton, the 24-year-old security guard accused of murdering Toshao Ridley Joseph, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court...
Guyana renews condemnation of Venezuela’s aggression tactic at border
Guyana has once again reached out to its international partners including the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to renew its concerns over the bridge...
53-Y-O miner dies after tree falls upon him
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police are investigating the death of Oscar King, a 53-year-old miner, who resides at Kumung Kumung Backdam,...