The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Ministry of Business, Department of Tourism and the Essequibo Chamber of Commerce, today hosted one of the first activities of Guyana’s first Coconut Festival. As part of river appreciation, the Chamber hosted a river parade and exhibition at the Charity Market Square,…
Agriculture Minister, Noel Holder, today met with representatives from the Islamic Development Bank to discuss agriculture development projects that are of top priority in the agriculture sector. Projects were prioritised based on the agriculture ministry being able to complete them by the end of 2017 as the Islamic Development Bank…
A new sluice at Bagotsville, West Bank Demerara was commissioned today, by Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder. The sluice was designed to drain an area of 1,060 acres and benefit approximately 2,500 residents and farmers. It was constructed at a cost of approximately $83M of which almost $18M was for…
In an effort to further develop the sector, Agriculture Minister Noel Holder today met with a team of representatives from Trinidadian based D. Persaud and Company Limited to discuss possible projects at Skeldon that could ultimately see hundreds of employment and development opportunities for Guyanese. The company is interested in…
The Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo) would like to inform members of the media that preparations are currently underway for the Corporation to commence cultivating rice at the Wales Estate. This new area of diversification will be implemented through a partnership between GuySuCo and the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB)….
Agriculture Minister Noel Holder and CEO of N.D.I.A Mr. Freddy Flatts over look as a drag-line does some clearing work on Canal No.1, W.C.D. This is part of a series of works being done across the country in an effort to prevent flooding during the rainy season.
Agriculture Minister Noel Holder yesterday met with several farmers of the Parika Back area to listen and offer solutions to problems they have been facing. The meeting was held at the Parika Back Primary School and saw representatives from the Water Users Association of the region and cash crop…
