Electronic monitoring of drainage systems expected to come on stream by next month
President Dr Irfaan Ali has directed the leadership of the National Drainage & Irrigation Authority (NDIA) to ensure that every pump and sluice is...
Millers agree to pay $3000 per bag of paddy; negotiations to continue
Rice millers have agreed to increase their offer to $3,000 per bag of paddy, following discussions with government officials and other key stakeholders across...
Pres. Ali unveils plans for juice factory, crop diversification at Skeldon
Private cane and rice farmers in Skeldon, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) are set to benefit from a range of new opportunities as government...
Over 69% of rice farmers already registered for crop insurance
Just two months after the launch of the crop insurance mechanism, 69.4 per cent of Guyana’s rice farmers have successfully registered, President Dr Mohamed...
Guyana, Suriname to establish Joint Commission on fisheries – Pres. Ali
After years of a standstill on the issue of fishermen's licences, Guyana and Suriname have agreed to set up a joint commission to further...
Reg. 5 taking back place as largest agriculture-producing region in country under PPP/C –...
Chairman of Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) Vickchand Ramphal says that under the current People's Progressive Party/Civic Government, his region was able to reposition itself as...
More subsidies, support for land optimisation – Pres Ali tells Wakenaam
In the next five years, farmers can expect more support from the new People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government to not only expand their operations...
Guyana, DR sign agreement for large-scale cocoa and coffee cultivation in Reg. 1
On Tuesday, the Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Agriculture, signed a historic agreement with the Government of the Dominican Republic to commence...
“Crop insurance is a lifeline for us” – Essequibo rice farmer
Gaitree Bharrat, a rice farmer from Essequibo, says the recently introduced crop insurance by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic Government is a life line for...
Thousands of rice farmers to benefit as Pres. Ali launches first-ever crop insurance
In a major stride towards securing the livelihoods of rice farmers across Guyana, President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday officially launched Guyana’s first-ever crop...
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Children awaiting heart surgery to get treatment within two months – Pres. Ali
For families anxiously waiting for their children to receive life-saving heart surgery, relief is on the horizon as the government prepares to offer the...
Spain scores late to eliminate Portugal from FIFA 2026 World Cup
Spain’s late goal eliminated Portugal from the 2026 World Cup and may have just put an end to the illustrious international career of Cristiano...
Scorchers XI Squad Named For GSL
The Perth Scorchers XI have named a 14-player squad packed with international talent for the 2026 ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League in Guyana.
The 2026...
Firefighters trained to investigate fires, build court-ready cases
Firefighters have completed specialised training in the fundamentals of fire investigation, equipping them with the skills to investigate both small and large fires, preserve...
Origins Fashion inspires creativity, advances Orange Economy
The final evening of the Origins Fashion Festival 2026 concluded on a high note on Sunday, with patrons praising the event for celebrating Guyanese...
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.
