President Ali to engage stakeholders in ‘viability’ of hemp industry
In eliminating the social consequences associated with marijuana, President Irfaan Ali will soon engage ‘marijuana planters’ to educate them on the potential which exists...
Guyana to collaborate with Guatemala on sugar sustainability, food security – Pres Ali
…exchange visit in the works
The Guyana Government has signaled intentions to collaborate with its Guatemalan counterpart – the second-largest sugar producer in Latin...
Solution to food security, sustainability lies in region – Ali tells Caricom-SICA Summit
…lobbies Central America to support Caricom’s agricultural agenda
…as Guyana to host agriculture investment conference in May
Outlining the potential and capability within Central America, President...
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...
CGX deepwater port can boost rice export – CGX Executive Chairman
The CGX deep-water port being developed in Berbice is being touted as an avenue to boost the exportation of rice. This will in turn...
Regional commitment vital in achieving 25% reduction in food imports by 2025 – Pres...
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Friday stressed the importance of across-the-board commitments by CARICOM Member States in achieving the target of reducing food importation...
Collapsed Essequibo koker door gets temporary fix
flood water recedes in Better Success
The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) has constructed a temporary fix to the Andrews Sluice in...
$151M Moleson Creek to El Dorado Road 55% completed
The Moleson Creek to El Dorado farm- to-market road in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) is 55 per cent complete and is on track to...
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,...
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1 perishes in Lamaha Street fire
See full statement from the Guyana Fire Service:
The Guyana Fire Service responded to a report of a fire at Lot 89 Lamaha Street, Newtown,...
Govt committed to strengthening relations between Guyana and Colombia—PM Phillips
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips, attended Colombia’s 216th Independence Anniversary at the National Cultural Centre, where he reaffirmed Guyana’s close ties with Colombia...
MoE launches online CAPE application process
The Ministry of Education today announced the launch of a fully online application process for students seeking admission to the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination...
Fire destroys South Ruimveldt house
The Guyana Fire Service this morning responded to a house on fire at 172 Sunflower Circle, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown.
Upon arrival, firefighters found the wooden...
Seek employment only through legitimate channels, safeguard your identity documents – Walrond urges migrant...
Message from Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
As Guyana continues to experience unprecedented economic growth and increased...
Presidential CoI sworn in to investigate MV Barima tragedy
The chairman and members of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (CoI) established by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali were formally sworn in on Thursday...
Eccles man jailed after pleading guilty to $2.6M firearm licence fraud
David Singh, 41, of Eccles New Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara (EBD), has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to...
Opportunities must not remain among those who already have assets, networks – Ally
As the Government prepares for the official launch of the Guyana Development Bank, Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, is...
MV Barima tragedy: “They have exploited people’s grief” – AG condemns Opposition’s conduct
Attorney General (AG) and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall has accused the Parliamentary Opposition of exploiting the MV Barima tragedy for political gain, saying...
Impressive efforts on the ground – PAHO lauds Govt’s MV Barima tragedy response
The Guyana Government has been commended for its interventions as part of the emergency response following the MV Barima tragedy, which saw 76 persons...
