-works scheduled to commence in one week to clear channels Residents of Numbers Five, 28, 29 and 30 Villages on the West Coast of Berbice (Region Five) on Saturday, came one step closer to receiving better drainage which will ultimately increase production and less flooding. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha announced…
The first flock of the black belly sheep from Barbados is expected in Guyana by next week.This was revealed by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha as he addressed residents of No.28 Village and surrounding communities, region five. He explained the 1000 sheep will be transported in smaller flocks over the…
– Fisherfolk forum being planned soon Fisherfolk are being reassured that government remains committed to the development of the fishing industry, and their welfare. The assurance was given by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha who said government is aware of the challenges they face in the industry as they seek…
The state-of-the-art packaging facility coming to the Albion/Port Mourant Sugar Estate, Corentyne, Berbice, will cost $1.9 billion, and is expected to be completed by February 2024. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, who on Thursday, set the records straight in the National Assembly about the massive project, said it will further…
Over 4,000 people residing in the Mocha Arcadia community, East Bank Demerara (EBD), will soon benefit from major infrastructural development, as the Barnwell North access road is opened for tender. This was disclosed by Minister of Public Service Sonia Parag, during a meeting with residents at the Mocha Arcadia Community…
─$251.4 M contract signed to extend Tacama, Region 10 Road Approximately 30,000 acres of savannah lands will become accessible for corn, soya, and sorghum cultivation, with a $251.4 million contract being awarded to Associated Construction Services, to extend the Tacama Road, Region 10. The 25-kilometer expansion will allow the area…
President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that beginning Thursday, July 21, the New Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) will be selling packaged sugar for $150 per pound and $140 per pound for bulk. The head of state on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, said, “my brothers and sisters, I have…
The New Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) will begin distributing over 3000 bagged and packaged sugar to wholesalers tomorrow, July 20. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha told the Department of Public Information (DPI) Tuesday evening, that the Uitvlugt Sugar Estate will provide the GMC with 1,800 bags of sugar and almost…
