Govt developing sausage factory at Garden of Eden
In a move to boost domestic pork production, reduce import dependence and expand into value-added meat processing, the Government is advancing the construction of...
Mid-Year Report: Govt invests over $39B in agri-sector
The government has invested a whopping $39.2 billion in Guyana’s agriculture sector during the first half of 2025, representing significant progress towards national food...
Egg producers move to stabilise prices ahead of Christmas
On Monday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, met with small and medium-scale egg producers from Region Four to examine production forecasts and analyze anticipated demand...
$300 per bag paddy payment to come directly from GRDB – Mustapha tells rice...
Following President Dr Irfaan Ali's recent announcement that rice farmers will receive $300 for every bag of paddy produced during the second crop, Agriculture...
Sugar production expands by 136.7% in first half of 2025
Sugar production expanded by 136.7 percent in the first half of 2025, while the rice industry recorded a 13.9 percent expansion, other crops sub...
Rice farmers will never be neglected by this govt – Min. Mustapha
reaffirms gov’t commitment to rice industry
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the continued growth and resilience...
By 2030, at least 50% of newly-established agri businesses must be led by women...
The Guyana Government has set a target that by 2030, at least 50% of newly-established agriculture-based business ventures must be led by women and...
$450M biotech plant tissue culture lab commissioned in Guyana
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Tuesday commissioned the country’s first biotechnology plant tissue culture laboratory.
With an investment of approximately $450 million, the new laboratory...
US$1M Indian grant to modernise GMC’s packaging facility at Sophia
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, today met with a delegation from NABCONS (NABARD Consultancy Services) and officials from India’s Ministry of External Affairs to discuss...
Promising opportunities in Guyana’s agriculture, food processing sectors – Indian diplomat
…as India soon to field trade delegation to explore investment opportunities at upcoming GuyExpo
As Guyana continues to diversify its economy, there are lots of...
Recent Articles
Opposition’s claims on Black Belly Sheep project are erroneous – Mustapha
See full statement from the Minister of Agriculture:
The latest allegations made by Azruddin Mohamed concerning the Black Belly Sheep Project are erroneous and represent...
UG reopens applications for 2026/2027 academic year
The University of Guyana (UG) will reopen applications for selected degree, diploma and certificate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year from July 8 to...
Hampshire house destroyed by fire; arson suspected
See full statement from the Guyana Fire Service:
The Guyana Fire Service responded to a report of a house fire at King Street, Hampshire Village,...
England defeat Mexico 3-2 to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane shone again as ten-man England edged out Mexico in a famous and thrilling 3-2 victory to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Norway’s Erling Haaland sends Brazil packing
Brazil has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 2-1 loss to Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, in which superstar striker Erling Haaland scored two goals and entered the top of the Golden Boot race.
88 containers of relief supplies ready for Venezuela – PM Phillips
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, today said that 88 containers of disaster relief supplies have been assembled for shipment to Venezuela...
England’s hopes crushed as Australia win 7th T20 World Cup
England's T20 World Cup hopes were crushed as Australia clinched their seventh title with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory at Lord's.
“I will not succumb to blackmail” – President Ali after threats from Mohameds family
President Dr Irfaan Ali says that he is being blackmailed by United States-sanctioned and indicted Mohameds' family into easing pressures on them regarding the...
Esquire Entertainment unveiled ticket bundles for CPL Stand at finals in Barbados
For the CPL Final the tickets will be inclusive of Food and Drinks. For the other playoff matches the tickets are inclusive of drinks.
Vinicius, Haaland headline heavyweight Brazil-Norway battle today
Two of the world’s most exciting forwards, Vinicius Jr and Erling Haaland, will light up this evening in New Jersey when Brazil face Norway in a blockbuster round of 16 clash.
