Huge interest from Diaspora in agri investments – Head of Diaspora Unit
With Guyana’s “25 by 2025” vision in mind, interest continues to be shown, particularly from the Diaspora, in agricultural investments in Guyana - so...
GSA receives first-of-its-kind greenhouse to spur climate-smart agriculture
The Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) has received a first-of-its-kind greenhouse, which houses hydroponics and aquaculture facilities, from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) to empower...
Mechanised cane production imminent on 5000 hectares of Skeldon land
With the Government having set aside 5000 hectares of land in Skeldon for reintegration into the sugar industry, the government is also eyeing the...
GFS monitoring brush fire in Lethem
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) is currently monitoring a brush fire in the Lethem region. The fire began on Sunday at approximately 8:30h and...
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,...
“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...
Guyana to boost cherry, coconut & turmeric production with USAID regional funding
…UG signs MoU for research, technical collaboration with IESC
Guyanese farmers are set to benefit from specialised technical assistance to expand production of cherry, coconut...
Guyana earns $45.2B in rice exports for 2023 as production increases by 7%
By Jarryl Bryan
As 2023 draws to a close, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has revealed that rice, one of the several non-oil economic...
Bank loans to agriculture sector grew by 34.9% since PPP’s return to office –...
Capital investments are the lifeblood of private sector expansion and as such, the banking industry plays an important role in this.
On Friday, Demerara Bank...
Gov’t opens first Mangrove Centre in keeping with conservation efforts
On Friday, the Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) held an opening ceremony for Guyana’s...
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Opposition Leader, Police Constable remanded
US-sanctioned Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and Police Constable Ryan Greene have been remanded to prison over the unauthorised release of footage from the Guyana...
Guyana’s forest conservation achievement deserves to be rewarded – King Charles III
His Majesty King Charles III commended Guyana for preserving a significant portion of its forest cover, emphasising the need for countries to recognise the...
Guyana, King Charles to deepen partnership on Georgetown revitalisation, Moraikobai Harmony Village
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said Guyana and His Majesty King Charles III will build on nearly two decades of partnership in forest conservation,...
Design completed for Global Biodiversity Alliance headquarters
The design for the permanent headquarters of the Global Biodiversity Alliance (GBA) Secretariat in Guyana has been completed.
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the...
Desert Vipers champions biodiversity through cricket
International cricket team Desert Vipers is leveraging its global platform to champion environmental responsibility, becoming the first sports team to join Guyana’s Global Biodiversity...
GPL suspects deliberate sabotage after L2 transmission line trip
See full statement from the Guyana Power and Light Inc.:
At approximately 08:12 hrs, the L2 Transmission Line, which runs parallel to the L4 Transmission...
Charitable organisations pledge US$12.5M for Guyana’s biodiversity efforts
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rainforest Trust, Dr James C Deutsch, has announced a collective pledge of US$12.5 million from four charitable organisations to...
Palmyra Housing Development expands with over 300 homes
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, has announced that construction is progressing on 100 three-bedroom bungalow-roof houses and 110 young professional houses in Palmyra, Region...
Upgraded mangrove information system to strengthen coastal protection efforts
The government has relaunched the Guyana Mangrove Information System (GuyMIS) to strengthen the monitoring of mangrove ecosystems and support restoration and coastal protection planning.
The...
GDF and Indian Armed Forces explore expanded defence cooperation
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Indian Armed Forces are currently discussing ways to expand cooperation in training, equipment, and technical support across...
