All pumps in Georgetown operational – Min. Mustapha

–ministry prepared to allocate additional resources to strengthen flood-response efforts  -Hydromet. dept. predicts continued rainfall in the coming days In light of heavy showers over sections of Georgetown and other parts of the country over the last few days, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, Thursday conducted site visits to several drainage…

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Farmers, agro-processors to benefit from lucrative markets this year

Government is taking a more proactive approach to ensure farmers, agro-processors and exporters are linked to the most lucrative markets, locally, regionally and internationally. The move will see the New Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) developing strategies through extensive market research this year, to promote Guyana’s agricultural products here, across the…

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NDIA never directed contractors to source pumps, other equipment from specific supplier

–‘Small Party’ online statement filled with blatant misinformation  The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), in exercising its mandate to deliver quality drainage and irrigation services to farming communities across the country, has been working with various contractors and consultants to ensure drainage and irrigation works are executed to a…

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