Citizens will be better prepared to respond to natural disasters such as flooding, as the Guyana Hydrometeorological Office is exploring the possibility of moving to impact-based forecasting. Impact-based forecasting is a structured approach for combining hazard, exposure and vulnerability data to identify risk and support decision-making, with the ultimate objective…
The PPP/C Administration remains committed to the development of agriculture production and ensuring food security. Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha highlighted that grassroot farmers will receive assistance to boost output and productivity. The government has revitalised the industry with significant investments over the last two years, while also initiating new programmes…
– some 150 artisanal fishers to benefit from safety gear Today the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations handed over a quantity of safety equipment to the Ministry of Agriculture’s Fisheries Department as part of its Emergency Response and Early Recovery Support to Smallholder Farmers Affected by the…
Guyanese youths are being encouraged to explore career opportunities in hydrometeorology as it will allow them to contribute to the fight against climate change and ensure the nation becomes resilient towards its effects. This call was made by Chief Hydrometeorology Officer, Dr Garvin Cummings, at a career fair hosted on…
Over 100 small cash crop farmers and 20 large scale farms in Coverden are benefitting from a drainage intervention by the Ministry of Agriculture. The intervention was made possible through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) in the community of 650 residents situated on the East Bank of Demerara….
– works ongoing to clear critical drainage structures Earlier today, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha handed over two tillers to the Den Amstel Progressive Fellowship Farmers’ Group. The donation came following a commitment made by Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo during a recent outreach in Region Three. During the outreach, the farmers…
The PPP/C Government’s thriving Black Belly Sheep Project has already begun to massively impact the lives of many Guyanese. The administration has invested approximately $600 million (US$3 million) to kickstart the programme, with an initial flock of 1,000 sheep expected to arrive here. Subsequently, some $177.7 million was allocated in…
