Regional Heads agree to tackle trade barriers, transportation and other issues; commit to maintaining...
Outcome Statement of the Agri-Investment Forum and Expo held in Guyana from 19 to 21 May, 2022 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre:
A representative group...
Guyana/Barbados food terminal critical to reducing region’s food import bill – PM Mottley
The realisation of the Guyana/Barbados food terminal in Barbados, is critical to reducing the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) food import bill by 25 per cent...
Achieving food security in C’bean requires heavy political lifting from top – VP Jagdeo
…says each country needs champion of agri-sector
With the Caribbean Community (Caricom) currently on the path to reducing its high food import bill by 25...
More investments needed in shipping to better transport food throughout the region – Montserrat
Premier of Montserrat Joseph Taylor-Farrell has called for more investments in regional shipping to better facilitate movement of food and other products throughout the...
Brazil’s President talks up advancement in wheat production
…market expansion, removal of trade barriers discussed with President Ali
With Guyana moving aggressively with trials for wheat cultivation here, Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has...
1,000 black belly sheep being scrutinised before arriving in Guyana
A total of 1,000 Barbados black belly sheep are currently being examined for signs of illness before arriving in Guyana, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha...
Guyana in talks with Morocco to bring down costs of fertilisers procured locally
The Guyana Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, is engaging with the North African State of Morocco in an effort...
20 varieties to be tested as Guyana attempts to cultivate wheat amid soaring world...
The Guyana Government will very soon be testing 20 wheat varieties as the country attempts to cultivate this produce amid soaring world market prices.
Minister...
Overwhelming interests in Guyana’s food system – Pres Ali
-launches Black Belly Sheep Project at West Berbice
As Guyana pursues an aggressive agricultural agenda, President Dr Irfaan Ali today said that there are overwhelming...
Large-scale poultry project earmarked for Pakuri – President Ali
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today announced that as part of his Government’s economic development programme, a large-scale poultry hatchery and egg production project has been earmarked for Pakuri Village.
The...
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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...
