Agriculture Ministry working with farmers to reduce cost of vegetables
By Andrew Carmichael
The Agriculture Ministry is soon to introduce a farmers’ market in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) to reduce the high cost consumers are...
“We are in this together” – President Ali reassures Region 2 farmers
—commits to assist as global issues affecting rise in prices, lack of supplies
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Friday reiterated to farmers, mostly rice producers,...
1500 farmers to benefit from $127M in flood-relief grants in Region 1
Approximately $127 million in flood-relief grants will be distributed to farmers from several
villages in Region One (Barima-Waini) who were affected by flooding earlier in...
12,000 persons in the Caribbean to benefit from Canadian-funded agriculture project
Today, the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) hosted a virtual exercise to launch its five-year Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) project that...
Transformation of regional food systems pivotal to food security, resilience – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali believes that in order for regional food security and resilience to be achieved, Governments must think about transforming their food...
Guyanese fishermen to be licensed directly by Suriname in 2022
By Lakhram Bhagirat
After years of being exploited by unscrupulous practices at the hands of some Surinamese fisherfolks, Guyanese fisherfolk fishing in Suriname’s territorial waters...
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...
$58M allotted to double shrimp production in Region Six
Some $58M has been set aside to make the necessary investments in order to double the annual shrimp production in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne),...
Community Development Council set up to to enhance agri production in Ithaca
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha on Saturday returned to Ithaca, Mahaica -Berbice to form the village’s first Community Development Council (CDC).
A number of residents turned...
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‘Produce enough or pay more’ – VP Jagdeo warns low production driving up food...
...coupled with shockwaves through global oil and shipping markets
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo says Guyana needs to produce more to deal with the rising...
Exxonmobil GSL: Chris Green excited about leading Desert Vipers, bowling in tandem with Shadab...
Newly-installed Desert Vipers captain Chris Green says he cannot wait to line up alongside Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan when the pair form part of...
Guyana fully confident as ICJ to begin oral hearings in border case on Monday
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hold public hearings in the case concerning the Arbitral Award of 3 October 1899 (Guyana v. Venezuela),...
Govt committed to working with trade unions to address workers’ concerns – Labour Minister
See full statement from Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning Keoma Griffith
Today, as we observe Labour Day 2026, we pause not only to celebrate,...
Pres. Ali calls for new era of worker-Govt-employer partnership
President Dr Irfaan Ali said on Thursday that a modern culture of industrial relations demands deeper cooperation among stakeholders such as labour representatives, employers...
4 mining deaths so far in 2026
Four individuals have lost their lives thus far this year while working in the mining sector, but the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC)...
McCoy rejects Reporters Without Borders’ ranking of press freedom in Guyana
See full statement from Minister Kwame McCoy:
I have taken note of the recent false assertions made by Reporters Without Borders regarding the state of...
Deeper regional collaboration needed on agriculture – Mustapha tells forum in Belize
Guyana’s Minister of Agriculture and Chairman of the CARICOM Agriculture Ministers Task Force, Zulfikar Mustapha, delivered remarks as the official guest speaker at the...
MidasSur Aviation launches flights from Guyana to Suriname
Starting May 1st, 2026, MidasSur Aviation Charter Service, operated by Jags Aviation, will commence its new Chartered Scheduled Flights, departing three times a week...
Guyana Festival returns on May 15-17
The Guyana Festival is set to make a powerful comeback after 12 years, with government promising three days of unmatched cultural celebration, live entertainment,...
