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Category: NEWS

Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum for the 2024 Wet/Hurricane Season opens in Guyana

On Thursday, the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) in collaboration with the Hydrometeorological Department of the Ministry of Agriculture hosted the opening of the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum for the 2024 Wet/Hurricane Season. Over the next two days, climate and weather specialists from Guyana and across the Caribbean…

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May 23, 2024 May 26, 2024Agency, NEWS

Region Five residents laud Govt’s investments in agri-sector

Residents of Now-or-Never and Number 10 Village in Region Five commended the substantial investments and interventions made by the government in the agriculture sector. These sentiments were revealed during a community engagement led by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Tuesday. During the engagement, the minister underscored the government’s active…

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May 23, 2024 May 26, 2024Agency, NEWS

Rice cultivation to exceed 710,000 tonnes by year-end

Guyana’s rice sector is experiencing a remarkable increase in production with cultivation set to exceed 710,000 tonnes by year-end. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha made the announcement during a community engagement at Number 10 Village, Region Five, on Tuesday. “We planted 206,000 acres. I am hoping that the second crop…

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May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024Agency, NEWS

Guyana reaped over 20 million pounds of cassava for 2024

Guyana has reaped more than 20 million pounds of cassava in 2024 in line with its developmental trajectory to increase food productivity. This announcement was made by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali during an outreach in Bonasika Creek, Region Three, on Tuesday.   “We introduced a new variety that has…

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May 21, 2024 May 22, 2024Agency, NEWS

Construction of Region Six Hope-like canals to begin soon

Preparatory works for the three ‘Hope-like’ canals in Region Six have been completed, and construction will commence soon. The canals will be built at the Numbers 51 and 52 areas, Bengal, and between the villages of Whim and Letter Kenny. Chairman of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), Lionel…

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May 20, 2024 May 21, 2024Agency, NEWS

Advanced model farm to be established for differently-able persons

The Ministry of Agriculture plans to construct a technologically advanced model farm at Mon Repos along the East Coast of Demerara that will be managed by differently-abled persons.   The announcement was made by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, during his outreach in Region Six on Saturday last.   He…

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May 20, 2024 May 21, 2024Agency, NEWS

Crabwood Creek shade house project launched to boost pepper cultivation

The government has launched a shade house project in Crabwood Creek, Region Six (East Berbice Corentyne) , to support farmers in cultivating peppers. This initiative follows President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s recent visit to the community where he engaged residents on issues affecting them. The  Ministry of Agriculture will initially…

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May 19, 2024 May 20, 2024Agency, NEWS

Region Six NDCs receive 24 water pumps to strengthen drainage systems

A total of 24 tractor-driven water pumps have been handed over to various  Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) in Region Six to enhance their drainage systems and minimise flooding. This initiative is part of a broader project costing $132 million, which includes the procurement of 100 pumps. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar…

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May 19, 2024 May 20, 2024Agency, NEWS
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