On Saturday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha commissioned the Upper Corentyne Fisherman Cooperative Society Administrative Building at Number 79 Village on the Corentyne Coast. The building was constructed and outfitted at a cost of $32 million and will serve as a hub for various activities as well as a space…
During a community outreach to Zeeburg on the West Coast of Demerara on Tuesday, AgricultureMinister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha said that additional infrastructural works will be executed to furtherenhance the landing site in the area. He told residents that the additional works formed part of an ongoing landing site and wharfenhancement…
Thirteen Fisheries Officers successfully completed the Marine Mammal Observer training program facilitated by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee of the United Kingdom. The accomplishment of this milestone demonstrates the Government of Guyana’s commitment to biodiversity protection within Guyana’s marine and inland waterways. Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha M.P., this…
Residents and farmers of Vriesland, West Bank Demerara, had the opportunity to voice their concerns and receive direct responses from Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha during a community outreach on Wednesday morning. The minister’s visit followed a commitment made by His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali to the residents…
Fisherfolk from along the East Coast of Demerara who ply their trade at the Mon Repos/North De Endgragt landing site will soon enjoy improved facilities following a commitment by H.E. President Dr. Irfaan Ali. Last July, the Head of State visited the area and committed to a series of infrastructural…
During a meeting with rice farmers from the West Coast of Demerara (Region 3), Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, said that approximately 9,000,000 bags of paddy are expected to be harvested in the first crop of 2025. He said that over the last four years, the government has invested in…
During a meeting with rice farmers from the Essequibo Coast on Friday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha said that, over the past four years, the government has invested tremendously to develop the region and cautioned them to not fall victim to political gimmicks by anti-government operatives. He told farmers that…
– says farmers who already sold paddy will still benefit from price During a series of meetings in Regions Five and Six on Wednesday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha told rice farmers that the government remains committed to ensuring they benefit from stable prices for their paddy. On Tuesday, it was…
