The PPP/C government’s vision for food security in the hinterland regions is backed by rigorous implementation, unlike the blatant neglect shown in the coalition government’s management in this area. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha made the statement during an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Monday. He recalled the…
Shelly Doodnauth of Angoy’s Avenue in New Amsterdam, Berbice, and her five children no longer have to worry about living in a deplorable condition after receiving a new home on Saturday. The furnished three-bedroom house was built under President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s Men on Mission (MoM) initiative. The…
As part of the government’s efforts to empower local government authorities across the country, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha handed over four mini-excavators to four Neighborhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice). The machines, each valued at approximately $14 million, will be used to carry out drainage works in…
The government’s continuous investments in the livestock sector are significantly bettering the lives of Guyanese farmers by providing assistance and resources to bolster their agricultural activities. From 2020 to now, the government has not faltered in supporting Guyanese and their ambitious endeavours in the agriculture sector. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar…
The government has significantly ramped up its investments in Guyana’s drainage and irrigation infrastructure to reduce losses from flooding and drought. This is in direct contrast to the disruption unleashed on the sector during the previous government’s time in office. This investment has seen a 760 per cent increase, skyrocketing…
The Industry/Plaisance Neighborhood Democratic Council (NDC) on Tuesday received a mini excavator to improve drainage and irrigation systems within its jurisdiction. The equipment was handed over by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha at the NDC’s East Coast Demerara office. Minister Mustapha emphasised the government’s commitment to developing a comprehensive national…
Guyana’s rice sector has witnessed a remarkable recovery fueled by a combination of strategic initiatives. Rigorous efforts to expand export markets coupled with substantial financial support and timely relief measures have revived the industry as well as stimulated transformation across the value chain. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has once…
On Saturday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha commissioned a rehabilitated 200-cusec pump at the Montrose Pump Station on the East Coast of Demerara. With an investment valued at approximately $226.7 million, Minister Mustapha said that over 3,549 acres of land, including 920 households and approximately 400 acres of residential area…
