GLDA refutes claims by Stabroek News of animal deaths due to flooding -calls on the media to be responsible in reporting issues of such nature

Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Livestock Development Authority, Nigel Cumberbadge has rubbished claims made by the Stabroek News, that over thirty head of cattle were lost as a rest  of flooding in the Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara area. “There are no cases of animal dead as a result…

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Agri. Minister, Team well received during Farmers Outreach exercise -drainage issues, land allocation and title to land take center stage

Effective drainage is critical for development to take place and cognizant of the fact, the Ministry of Agriculture has embarked on a rigorous farmers outreach exercise programme aimed at addressing some of the ills affecting farmers livelihood. Today, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Noel Holder accompanied by a team of technical officers…

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Value Added and Technological advancement high on agenda -as China’s Ambassador calls on Agri. Minister

Ambassador (Designate) of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency, Cui Jianchun today paid a courtesy call on Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Noel Holder at his Regent and ShivChanderpaul Drive  Office. Minister Holder in welcoming the Ambassador to Guyana expressed appreciation for the strengthened relations that exist between not only…

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Major D&I works to continue in Region Five

The construction of a sluice at D’Edward village and the reinstallation of a pump at Trafalgar are expected to help   prevent flooding in Region Five. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), Frederick Flatts, told the Government Information Agency (GINA) that sluices and pumps are…

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Three new pumps for Buxton by end of 2017

Buxton villagers, especially farmers would no longer be affected by severe flooding after the installation of three pumping units during the course of this year. Ministry of Agriculture senior officials gave the assurance that the village, which is situated along the coast, will benefit from the construction of two pump…

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