FAO official calls for political commitment to curb hunger
- A Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) official says more political commitment is needed to feed the 47 million people suffering from hunger...
Farmers urged to take their rightful place in food market
- Chief Coordinator of the Caribbean Farmers Network (CaFAN) Jethro Greene says farmers need to take their rightful place atop the power structure.
“Food...
Entrepreneurship to become a necessary tool in Agriculture – Dr. Ramsammy
- Agriculture Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy says Guyana is retooling its agriculture curricula to include entrepreneurship as a necessary component.
He made the remark...
Farmers to benefit from first ever Dairy Plant
- Guyana’ dairy, small ruminant industries are to receive a major boost through technical, and others assistance from Canadian farmers.
This is being realized through...
Researchers aim to improve food production in the Caribbean
- Researchers from Canada and the Caribbean will be looking for greater buy in to a food and nutrition security programme currently being...
Coconut industry needs overhaul – CWA workshop told
- The region’s coconut industry needs to be overhauled if it is to realise its full potential with replanting and re - organisation...
Ruminant farmers encouraged to lobby policy makers
- Small ruminant farmers are being urged to organise themselves so that they could effectively lobby policy makers to have their issues addressed.
The...
Private Sector shun calls for takeover of the Berbice River Bridge
By Kurt Campbell
– Former Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) Ramesh Dookhoo has called on the Guyana Government to resists calls for...
President lauds EDF support of Mangrove Project
By Kurt Campbell
- President Donald Ramotar has expressed great appreciation to the European Development Fund (EDF) for its assistance in supporting Guyana’s sea...
Guyana – Venezuela Bilateral Commission sets the agenda for Maduro’s visit
The Guyana-Venezuela High Level Bilateral Commission met today at the International Conference Centre at Liliendaal to begin talks ahead of tomorrow's state visit of...
Recent Articles
Gender on the Frontlines Conference opens in Georgetown
Gender on the Frontlines: Roles, Risks and Urgency in a Changing Environment opened on Monday morning with calls for greater recognition of community protectors...
15-Y-O charged with manslaughter over Corriverton murder
A 15-year-old boy was on Monday charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of 55-year-old Corentyne fisherman Asmat Mohamed Hussain, who died following...
Licensing and Certifying Officers undergo speed limiter installation training
Fourteen Licensing and Certifying Officers of the Guyana Police Force, along with two representatives from the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS), are today,...
Dwayne Bravo, Ian Bishop confirmed as inaugural inductees into CPL Hall Of Fame
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) on Monday confirmed Dwayne Bravo and Ian Bishop as the two inaugural inductees into the newly established...
PYARG programme launched in St Cuthbert’s Mission to support youth development
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport recently launched the President’s Youth Award Republic of Guyana (PYARG) Programme at St. Cuthbert’s Mission, bringing new...
Sigma rejects Opposition Leader’s allegations, mulls legal action
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Sigma Engineers Ltd Inc. has taken note of statements made by Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Azruddin Mohamed,...
CH&PA warns of consequences for contractors burning vegetation, construction waste
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The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) reminds all Contractors that the open burning of...
Businessman arrested for threatening construction worker at gunpoint
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Police in Regional Division # 3 are investigating an alleged firearm incident which occurred on Saturday August...
Wismar resident arrested for possession of unlicenced gun
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Police are investigating the discovery of a firearm and ammunition which were found on Sunday August 16,...
Heroes Highway slip lanes nearing completion – Croal
Works on the slip lanes that built along the Heroes Highway on the East Bank Demerara (EBD) to facilitate traffic coming from and going...
