– several pumps, sluices without operators in the height of the rainy season Although the government has made several calls to the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) to ensure there is effective management of the City’s drainage structures, the City Council continues to neglect its responsibility thus resulting in instances…
Zulfikar Mustapha, Agriculture Minister of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, affirmed his country’s support during an official visit to IICA headquarters, describing the proposal as innovative in bringing countries together, working as a team and collaborating with food security in the region. Zulfikar Mustapha, the Guyanese Minister of Agriculture, guaranteed…
While agriculture is a major source of employment in Guyana, traditionally, older citizens take on the responsibility of farming whether it’s small or large-scale farming. However, as the country rapidly progresses, it is becoming important for the younger generation to venture into the agriculture sector. The government over the past…
The Ministry of Agriculture is currently putting safe and adequate transportation mechanisms in place for the 1000 Barbados black belly sheep, which are expected to land on Guyana’s shores within two months. Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, M.P on Saturday, told DPI that Guyana and Barbados advanced talks on the initiative, during…
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has made it clear that all marine fishermen across the country who earn their living at sea will benefit from the recently announced $150,000 one-off relief grant. The minister made this statement in light of misconceptions that were brought to his attention as it relates to…
Twelve contracts worth close to $500 million were signed on Friday, to boost the development of the country’s agriculture sector. Nine of the contracts will see major improvements at the Rose Hall and Blairmont sugar estates, to fast-track the government’s efforts to ensure the facilities resume production as soon as…
– says no cash will be given to rice farmers, nonpartisan committee to assist with verification processes – two weeks to compile lists of beneficiaries Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha today met with rice farmers and fisherfolk from Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) to discuss the planned relief initiatives recently announced by His Excellency…
Farmers from communities along the Pomeroon River, Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two) are once again singing praises to the government, as yet another promise has been fulfilled that will see improved drainage in the various farming communities. Upon assuming office, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha visited several farming communities in the region and…
