Agriculture Ministry supporting young people in Region 9 to expand onion production
During a social media address, President Dr Irfaan Ali highlighted that approximately 40 young people in Region Nine have already expressed interest in expanding...
Science, technology & innovation hub launched in Guyana
Guyana today took another significant step in advancing agricultural innovation and regional food security with the launch of the Caribbean Sustainable Agriculture Science, Technology...
Queen’s College students explore robotics, agriculture in STEM Workshop after winning YES Competition
More than 35 students from Queen’s College participated on Wednesday in an interactive STEM workshop led by Jamaican science educator and entrepreneur Kavelle Hylton,...
President Ali announces immediate flood relief for Mahaicony Creek farmers
Intense rainfall over the past several weeks has left hundreds of acres of farmland and households along Mahaicony Creek in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) severely...
Corentyne Chambers lauds govt’s intervention for rice farmers
In light of the recent government intervention to assist rice farmers countrywide, the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce (CCCC) has applauded the move, stating...
Over 90 farmers trained in climate-smart agricultural practices
More than 90 farmers, extension officers and members of academia from Regions Two, Five and Six are now better equipped to apply climate-smart agricultural...
Pres. Ali challenges Iwokrama to become Guyana’s hub for biodiversity science
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali is challenging the Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development to deepen its scientific footprint, open its...
Rising costs of rice production, Govt’s $3B support discussed at Reg. 5 meeting
Rice farmers in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) on Saturday raised concerns over increasing combine harvesting charges, rising fertiliser prices and low yields during an outreach...
55,000 acres of new farmland to open at MMA/ADA scheme – Agri minster
…urges farmers to apply early
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Saturday urged farmers within the Mahaica-Mahaicony-Abary Agricultural Development Authority (MMA/ADA) scheme to begin applying for...
Farmers attempting to exploit, manipulate subsidy system will be prosecuted – Mustapha warns
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Saturday warned that the police would be called in if rice farmers attempt to manipulate the government’s newly announced...
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Eye surgeries to be offered in Hinterland regions
The National Ophthalmology Hospital at Port Maurant has come a long way in recent years, clearing all surgical backlogs and is now looking to...
Over 6,000 inspections done as Labour Ministry intensifies workplace safety
The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning has significantly intensified workplace safety inspections, conducting more than 6,000 Occupational Safety and Health inspections between 2020...
DDL records $2.3B after-tax profit in 1st half of 2026
Despite pressures from rising costs, local beverage giant Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) has reported a profit after tax of $2.284 billion for the first...
20-Y-O busted with marijuana at Pourderoyen Market Tarmac
Police in Regional Division #3 (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) are investigating the discovery of 101.9 grams of suspected cannabis which was found on Saturday, September...
Police destroy over $41M in ganja at Upper Berbice River
Police ranks, led by a Gazetted Officer, conducted a drug eradication exercise at Ebini, Upper Berbice River, during which they destroyed approximately $41,060,440 in...
Lusignan man arrested after gun, ammo found in vehicle
Police in Regional Division #4C (East Coast Demerara) have arrested the driver of a motorcar following the discovery of a Glock 19 pistol and...
LBI man fatally shot at Beterverwagting, security guard arrested
Kevon Benjamin, a 39-year-old resident of La Bonne Intention, East Coast Demerara, was fatally on Saturday night.
The incident occurred at about 17:45h at a...
Motie magic seals playoff spot for Tridents
The Barbados Tridents, led by the batting of Gudakesh Motie, smashed 17 from the final over in their match against the Jamaica Kingsmen in...
Digitise access, healthcare training reshaping daily life in hinterland communities – PM Phillips
Young people in hinterland communities can now complete processes online that once required travelling long distances or leaving their community altogether, Prime Minister Brigadier...
Gun, ammo found in Georgetown
𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 .38 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒓, 𝑭𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑹𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝑮𝒆𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏
Police in Georgetown (Regional Division #4A) are investigating the discovery of a suspected .38 revolver and...
