Presented in Parliament on February 24, 2021 Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I wish to commend my colleague the Honourable Dr. Ashni Singh and his team for a comprehensive, a visionary and a transformative budget to this National Assembly. A budget that will be touching the lives of every…
– Agri. Ministry to conduct audit of farming tools sent to Region after groups express dissatisfaction with inaccessibility During an outreach to Region 10, Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Minister Zulfikar Mustapha met representatives of several farming groups and residents from Coomacka and other neighbouring communities who appealed for assistance with their…
West Watooka, a farming community located in Region 10, will soon benefit from a multi-million-dollar water conservancy as part of the Government’s efforts to ensure farmers benefit from irrigation throughout the year. This was made possible through the intervention of Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha after he held an…
Guyana has recorded a 9% increase in the export of non-traditional agricultural commodities from January to December 2020 when compared to the same period in 2019, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, a total of 9,907 metric tonnes of non-traditional agricultural commodities valued at GY2.5 billion or US $12 Million…
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha during a recent outreach to several villages along the Corentyne Coast, met with a group of fishermen who appealed for improved zoning in Guyana’s waters. During the meeting at Hogs Town, in Fyrish, the fishermen, who usually fish in a dedicated area in the Atlantic…
– more block drain structures to be constructed – flood-affected farmers to receive planting materials, fertiliser, other forms of assistance Farmers from communities along the Pomeroon River in Region Two, will soon benefit from an improved drainage and irrigation system, with the passage of the national budget, which is expected to…
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…
– 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….
