Vacancy Announcement
Year: 2019
Guyana Livestock Development Authority Advisory
The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) hereby seeks to bring to the general public an update on actions implemented by the Agency as it relates to the suspected introduction of Duck Hepatitis Virus to six duck farms on the coast of Guyana (Regions 3, 4 & 6). Having received reports of high mortality…
GLDA imports 1400 ducklings for breeding stock
On Wednesday, 12th June, 2019, the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) imported 1400 white Muscovy ducklings from the United States of America (USA) to augment their current production levels. This was according to Chief Executive Officer Nigel Cumberbatch, who said the ducklings would serve as breeding material for the authority….
Hydromet forecasts heavy rainfall over the next few days
– public urged to take necessary precautions – rainfall will be accompanied by gusting winds before and during downpours Guyanese are asked to take precautions over the next few days as the Hydromet Office forecasts weather conditions may produce water accumulation or flooding in flood-prone areas and mudslides in…
MMA/ADA four door sluice at D’Edward 60% complete
― completion scheduled for November this year ― more than 10,000 acres of arable land to benefit from swift drainage during the rainy season Works are moving apace on the $414M four-door sluice at D’Edward Village on the West Bank of Berbice, Region 5 (Mahaica-Berbice). Works on the critical…
“NDIA is not to be blamed for persistent flooding in Black Bush Polder” CEO
;says authority does not have total control of drainage system in Black Bush Polder As a result of heavy rains in the early hours of Friday 24th, May, the village of Black Bush Polder has experienced flooding, with some sections of the village still affected. Over the past few…
NAREI intensifies CFF surveillance in Regions 6, 8 & 9
Over the past four weeks, the National Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), has intensified its efforts to control the spread of the Carambola Fruit Fly (CFF) in Regions Six, Eight and Nine. According to the agency’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Brian Sears, collaborations with Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on…
“G$50M for irrigation & agri. services for Region 8” Minister Patterson-Yearwood
–over 100 farmers in 5 villages to benefit – villagers to be awarded project contracts Following an Outreach to several villages in Region Eight, the Ministry of Agriculture, through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) will be carrying out a series of works to ensure farmers have access…
