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,...
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...
Recent Articles
Providence-Glasgow Housing Development nears completion; allotees to review lots before year-end
The Providence-Glasgow housing development in Region Six, which is expected to accommodate approximately 1,800 residential lots, is nearing completion, with allottees set to begin...
CARICOM reaffirms support for Rodrigues-Birkett, says it’s time for Latin American-Caribbean national to lead...
See full statement from the Caribbean Community:
At their 44th Intersessional Meeting held on 23 October 2026, the Conference of Heads of Government of the...
King Charles III to engage the public, attend GBA summit, meet Toshaos during Guyana...
See full statement from the British High Commission in Georgetown:
His Majesty The King’s State Visit to Guyana will take place this week
His Majesty...
Letter: Linden deserves responsible leadership, not political theatre
Dear Editor,
The Opposition Leader’s shallow intervention over the opening of the new Wismar–Mackenzie Bridge invites a serious question: what constructive proposal is he offering...
GEA testing imported fuel to ensure compliance with national standards
The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) is conducting field testing and analysis exercises at fuel terminals across the country, to ensure compliance with national standards.
Last...
Drivers’ licences, vehicles’ revenue licences & fitness certificates will not be renewed over unpaid...
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, on Tuesday announced that the government will institute measures targeting persons with outstanding traffic tickets.
Speaking...
GCCI cautions against price controls on essential goods
See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry:
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has noted recent public discussions surrounding...
Shooting outside the extradition witness’ home: An $800,000 payment for Police footage amounts to...
Attorney General (AG) and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall, SC, has described the alleged payment of $800,000 by United States-sanctioned and indicted Opposition Leader...
US water experts collaborate with Guyana to improve Mahaica River monitoring
Three United States (US) water specialists visited Guyana for a two-week technical exchange aimed at strengthening the monitoring and management of the Mahaica River,...
New EU pesticide proposal threatens over US$70M in Guyana’s agri-food exports
Guyana’s rice exports to the European Union (EU) could be affected if the bloc goes ahead with proposed changes to its pesticide residue rules,...
