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Water receding from the Cookrite Savannah- NDIA CEO
A composite team including Regional officials of East Berbice-Corentyne (Region 6), Civil Defense Commission, and the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) visited the Black Bush Polder flood affected areas last Saturday, according to Regional Executive Officer Kim Williams- Stephen. The visit was to assess the area first hand, she…
NDIA moves to offer assistance to flood affected communities in Region 6
The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) recently deployed a team of engineers to flood affected communities in Region 6 to assist residents who have suffered from severe flooding. After through assessments of the area, it was revealed that the flooding was a result of overtopping of the Canjie Creek…
Mexico Ambassador to Guyana touts Guyana’s rice strands one of the best -optimistic rice market can be made available before December
The second shipment of 17,000 tonnes of paddy destined for Mexico left Guyana this afternoon and Mexico’s Ambassador to Guyana, H.E Ivan Roberto Sierra, is adamant that strong relations the two countries share, will only continue to grow paving the way for more fruitful relations. In an invited comment, Ambassador…
First shipment from GY $3.8B paddy contract leaves Guyana’s shores
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) today announced the start of paddy shipments to the Spanish speaking nation, Mexico. This initial shipment which totalled 17,000 tonnes is the first batch of paddy from a contract that will see 60,000 tonnes shipped over the next two months. The value of the…
Climate impact on economic development of fishing industry underscored during Fisherfolk Day activities
The adverse effect climate change has been posing on the livelihood of the fisheries industry was among the concerns raised by Agriculture Minister, Hon. Noel Holder during Fisherfolk 2017 activities. This year’s event which is being held under the theme,” Climate Change Adaptation to the Fisheries Sector” was held at…
Immediate intervention for flood-hit communities in East Berbice – NDIA to assist with having pump up and running today
Many communities in Region 6 have been hit by flooding due to continuous rainfall over the past few weeks. More recently, over 8 inches of water accumulated on lands along the Corentyne Coast due to continuous rains and the current drainage system’s inability to remove the quantity of water at…
