Guyana has recorded a 9% increase in the export of non-traditional agricultural commodities from January to December 2020 when compared to the same period in 2019, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, a total of 9,907 metric tonnes of non-traditional agricultural commodities valued at GY2.5 billion or US $12 Million…
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha during a recent outreach to several villages along the Corentyne Coast, met with a group of fishermen who appealed for improved zoning in Guyana’s waters. During the meeting at Hogs Town, in Fyrish, the fishermen, who usually fish in a dedicated area in the Atlantic…
– more block drain structures to be constructed – flood-affected farmers to receive planting materials, fertiliser, other forms of assistance Farmers from communities along the Pomeroon River in Region Two, will soon benefit from an improved drainage and irrigation system, with the passage of the national budget, which is expected to…
The Government of Guyana, since taking office, has started laying the groundwork to promote an enabling environment for investment in several productive sectors. Over the last few months, local and international investors have begun to engage Government after signalling their interest to invest. They are optimistic about a smooth process…
– to ensure effective management of conservancies Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, today, installed the Boards of Directors for the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC) and the Boerasirie Water Conservancy (BWC) in the boardroom of the Ministry. Mr. Lionel Wordsworth has been appointed Chairman of the EDWC Board, while Mr….
– Agri. Ministry to work with Region to repair all-weather road – dams to be repaired in time for paddy harvesting in March Farmers from Windsor Forest on the West Coast of Demerara will benefit from an almost immediate intervention which will see a series of drainage works being undertaken…
– progress made with Suriname to license Corentyne fishermen Guyana’s Fisheries industry will, over the next five years, realize its full potential as government continues to direct its efforts towards crafting policies geared at ensuring sustainability of the sector. Fisheries in Guyana has, over the years, evolved into one of…
Residents of Lowland on the East Coast of Demerara are singing praises for the swift action of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) in carrying out works on a number of drains and canals in the village in an effort to alleviate flooding in the area. After meeting with…
