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Agri Ministry procures $450M amphibious excavators to boost flood risk management
The Ministry of Agriculture, through the National Drainage and Irrigation, hints at major projects will be conducted on the coast to...
Dec 31, 20222 min read


Massive development on stream for Region One
President Dr Irfaan Ali engaged residents of Port Kaituma and Matthew’s Ridge earlier this week where he highlighted numerous plans to...
Dec 22, 20221 min read


Min. Zulfikar Mustapha addresses flooding issues in Mocha Village
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha along with members of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) and other...
Dec 19, 20221 min read

WAD-Net says indigenous women face the most challenges to growing in agro-processing sector
The Women's Agro-Processors Development Network says their members face unique challenges in expanding their businesses and are calling...
Nov 9, 20222 min read

“I think I was born to do this” – Natasha Paul puts her heart into a lifetime of teaching
Natasha Paul has spent nearly three decades as a teacher, seeing it as her mission in life to mould youths into self-sufficient adults in...
Oct 14, 20223 min read

Globally recognised accreditation for local agro products likely with Jamaican support
In Jamaica’s latest efforts to build a presence in Guyana and be part of the nation’s development, the Jamaican Minister of Industry,...
Oct 11, 20222 min read


Caribbean Investment Forum launched with focus on food security, greener economies and new sectors
The Inaugural Caribbean Investment Forum is set to bring together international investors to promote the Caribbean as a business...
Oct 5, 20222 min read


Agri Minister reassures rice farmers they will be compensated for unpaid 2018 shipment to Panama
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha acknowledges that local rice farmers are still owed money for a shipment of rice made to...
Sep 23, 20222 min read

Gov’t working to create opportunities for youths to sustain agriculture sector – Agri Minister
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha recently re-affirmed the Government’s commitment to creating opportunities for youths in...
Sep 18, 20222 min read

Region Five Chamber of Commerce aims to boost regional agri. sector
The recently resuscitated Region Five Chamber of Commerce aims to promote agriculture. The Regional Sub-Committee of the Private Sector...
Sep 15, 20222 min read


$150,000 fisherfolk grant will not be distributed unless list is verified – Agri. Minister
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha said the distribution of the $150,000 cash grant for fisherfolk cannot commence unless the list...
Aug 12, 20222 min read


Support for sugar, new furniture for schools in $44.8B in supplementary budget allocation
The National Assembly on Monday approved the $44 billion in supplementary funding which will go towards several developmental initiatives...
Aug 9, 20221 min read


Agriculture Ministry receives $75M in materials & equipment from BNTF for farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday received $75M from the Basic Needs Trust Fund (NBTF), which falls under the Ministry of Finance,...
Jul 28, 20221 min read


Any officer refusing to register unlicensed fishermen for grant will be disciplined- Agri Minister
Officers attached to the Fisheries Department are currently registering fishermen across the country for the one-off $150,000 cash grant...
Jun 11, 20221 min read


Air gun, other sharp weapons found in students’ possession at Lodge Secondary School
Police on Thursday conducted a search of the bags of students of the Lodge Secondary School upon entry after concerns about security at...
Jun 9, 20221 min read


Body of boat captain found dead inside fuel tank on-board vessel
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) have launched an investigation into the death of Saigon Hopkinson, a boat captain, who was found dead...
Jun 6, 20221 min read


Local agro-processors seek export & investment opportunities at Agri Expo
A team from News Update on Friday toured the Agri Investment Forum and Expo on Friday where we spoke with a number of local...
May 21, 20222 min read


Preparations begin for massive “Agri-Investment Forum and Expo”
The Government through the Ministry of Agriculture on Monday concluded a planning meeting with stakeholders including the Private Sector...
May 9, 20222 min read


Freak storm damages 20 properties, chicken pen at WCB
Some 20 properties, crops, chicken pens, and storage sheds were significantly impacted by the freak storm that ravaged the Bath...
May 8, 20222 min read


May–June rains: NDIA to clean clogged drains in Port Mourant, neighbouring communities
The May/June rainy period is expected to have similar conditions in 2021, with the possibility of flooding, and Minister of Agriculture...
May 8, 20223 min read
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