PPP/C’s investment legacy fostering growth in nation’s drainage, irrigation
The government has significantly ramped up its investments in Guyana’s drainage and irrigation infrastructure to reduce losses from flooding and drought. This is in direct contrast to the disruption unleashed on the sector during the previous government’s time in office. This investment has seen a 760 per cent increase, skyrocketing…
Daily Market Prices – February 05th 2025
Industry/Plaisance NDC receives excavator to aid drainage works
The Industry/Plaisance Neighborhood Democratic Council (NDC) on Tuesday received a mini excavator to improve drainage and irrigation systems within its jurisdiction. The equipment was handed over by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha at the NDC’s East Coast Demerara office. Minister Mustapha emphasised the government’s commitment to developing a comprehensive national…
Daily Market Prices – February 04th 2025
Daily Market Prices – February 03rd 2025
Expanded markets, financial support have revived rice sector – Min Mustapha
Guyana’s rice sector has witnessed a remarkable recovery fueled by a combination of strategic initiatives. Rigorous efforts to expand export markets coupled with substantial financial support and timely relief measures have revived the industry as well as stimulated transformation across the value chain. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has once…
Pump station commissioned at Montrose
On Saturday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha commissioned a rehabilitated 200-cusec pump at the Montrose Pump Station on the East Coast of Demerara. With an investment valued at approximately $226.7 million, Minister Mustapha said that over 3,549 acres of land, including 920 households and approximately 400 acres of residential area…





