Agriculture Minister, Honourable Zulfikar Mustapha, met with brackish water shrimp farmers from the Corentyne Coast at the Albion Community Centre on Wednesday, where he lauded the progress of the industry, highlighted the substantial achievements of the brackish water shrimp project, and unveiled ambitious plans for expansion. Since its inception in…
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has pledged a series of critical upgrades to the Goed Fortuin fishing area on the West Bank Demerara. This is part of his ongoing commitment to improving working conditions for fisherfolk nationwide. In the wee hours of Tuesday, President Ali conducted a walk-through of the…
Farmers now have the option to receive the fertiliser support either in kind or direct cash equivalent, based on their preference. This revised policy was announced by President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali during an outreach at the Albion Community Centre in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) on Thursday. For example, a…
The government is prepared to co-invest with sugar workers and fisherfolk to build stronger incomes and better livelihoods. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the revelation when he engaged sugar workers and fisherfolk at the Albion Community Ground in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). Speaking to a large gathering on Thursday,…
