Agri. Ministry engages local bodies to develop proactive mechanisms for sectoral investments

The Government of Guyana, since taking office, has started laying the groundwork to promote an enabling environment for investment in several productive sectors. Over the last few months, local and international investors have begun to engage Government after signalling their interest to invest. They are optimistic about a smooth process…

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EDWC, BWC Boards of Directors in place

– to ensure effective management of conservancies Minister of Agriculture, Hon.  Zulfikar Mustapha, today, installed the Boards of Directors for the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC) and the Boerasirie Water Conservancy (BWC) in the boardroom of the Ministry. Mr. Lionel Wordsworth has been appointed Chairman of the EDWC Board, while Mr….

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Fisheries Advisory Committee, GFLB tasked with crafting recommendations to advance Fisheries Sector

– progress made with Suriname to license Corentyne fishermen  Guyana’s Fisheries industry will, over the next five years, realize its full potential as government continues to direct its efforts towards crafting policies geared at ensuring sustainability of the sector. Fisheries in Guyana has, over the years, evolved into one of…

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Lowland to benefit from D&I upgrade as Agri. Minister deploys machine to carry out emergency works

– residents also appeal for better roads, housing Residents from Lowland Village on the East Coast of Demerara will soon benefit from a complete upgrade to their community’s drainage system following an immediate intervention by Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha during a community meeting late Wednesday afternoon. During the meeting, residents…

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Recently installed drainage pumps from India to be fully operable by first week of next month

– 2 additional engineers from India arrive in Guyana – Agri. Minister discusses plans for Aurora Agriculture Development Project, MMA Phase 2, Cookrit Savannah with Indian High Commissioner Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha earlier today met with Indian High Commissioner to Guyana, Dr. K. J. Srinivasa to discuss the status on…

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