Pres. Ali announces $200M hydroponics facilities for Essequibo, Linden
As part of its robust agricultural agenda, the Guyana Government will be building two new hydroponics facilities in Essequibo and Linden.
This was announced over...
Guyana becomes 1st country in region to launch high-yield, zinc-enriched rice strain
– as rice production is projected to grow to 847,000 tonnes by 2025
Guyana has been able to develop and launch its own strain of...
200 local beekeepers to benefit from Cuban expertise in new Agriculture Pact
Guyana and Cuba have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see Cuba sharing its knowledge and expertise in the agriculture industry including...
Vision 25 by 2025: Regional banking sector must step up, support agri, farmers –...
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) does not have the luxury of time when it comes to slashing its food import bill by 25 per cent...
250 acres of millet production to get underway at Tacama Savannah
Preparations are underway for the cultivation of 250 acres of millet at the Tacama Savannah in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) – where over 160,000...
Govt to establish agri section in every school
Against the backdrop of increasing food production, the government, through the ministries of agriculture and education, will soon establish an agriculture section in every...
Pres. Ali charges newly reopened Rose Hall Sugar Factory to meet production targets
After more than six years out of operation following its closure by the David Granger-led APNU/AFC, the Rose Hall Estate sugar factory has been...
Agri Forum 2023: Guyana to ink agreement with Cuba for honey production
Preparations are in full swing at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre for the upcoming Agri Investment Forum and Expo 2023.
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha on...
GAWU, NPC ink agreement for additional benefits for workers
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) and the National Parks Commission (NPC) recently signed an agreement paving the way for increased benefits...
More specialised food production, innovative ways needed in agriculture – Pres Ali
With the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government pushing for more innovation and technology within the agriculture sector, President Dr Irfaan Ali also recently stressed...
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17-Y-O bandit shot dead during robbery on Aubrey Barker Road
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The dead bandit has...
Man, wanted for ECD murder, arrested in Berbice
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Govt inks over $112M in D&I contracts for Linden
The Government on Friday awarded 52 contracts to the tune of $112 million for drainage and irrigation works in the mining town of Linden.
Overseeing...
Min. Todd meets Venezuelan Ambassador on aggression tactic at border
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Security Guard remanded for murder of Toshao
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Guyana renews condemnation of Venezuela’s aggression tactic at border
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53-Y-O miner dies after tree falls upon him
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police are investigating the death of Oscar King, a 53-year-old miner, who resides at Kumung Kumung Backdam,...