The Government of Guyana, in an effort to further reduce financial burdens and production costs for rice farmers on the Essequibo Coast, has implemented a number of additional measures following a series of consultations between the Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, millers, and other stakeholders….
During a meeting with members of the Executive Management Committee and Council of theGeorgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustaphadisclosed that work is currently ongoing to modernize several packaging and agro-processing facilities inGuyana. Minister Mustapha told the team, which was headed by GCCI’s recently elected…
Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha said that while Guyana is blessed with a diverse agricultural landscape, the country is not exempt from the immense global challenges that also impact agriculture and food security in countries in this part of the region. Minister Mustapha made these remarks virtually while addressing Ministers…
Fisherfolk in East Berbice – Corentyne will soon benefit from a programme aimed at supplementing their income as the Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Agriculture launched a brackish water shrimp programme in the region on Saturday. The programme, similar to what is already in place on the Corentyne…
On Saturday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha commissioned the Upper Corentyne Fisherman Cooperative Society Administrative Building at Number 79 Village on the Corentyne Coast. The building was constructed and outfitted at a cost of $32 million and will serve as a hub for various activities as well as a space…
During a community outreach to Zeeburg on the West Coast of Demerara on Tuesday, AgricultureMinister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha said that additional infrastructural works will be executed to furtherenhance the landing site in the area. He told residents that the additional works formed part of an ongoing landing site and wharfenhancement…
Thirteen Fisheries Officers successfully completed the Marine Mammal Observer training program facilitated by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee of the United Kingdom. The accomplishment of this milestone demonstrates the Government of Guyana’s commitment to biodiversity protection within Guyana’s marine and inland waterways. Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha M.P., this…
Residents and farmers of Vriesland, West Bank Demerara, had the opportunity to voice their concerns and receive direct responses from Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha during a community outreach on Wednesday morning. The minister’s visit followed a commitment made by His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali to the residents…
