GRDB Press Statement regarding the recent discovery of 1.5 tons of cocaine in a shipment of rice in Germany.
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Agriculture Ministry establishes hotline to engage farmers in light of COVID 19
In an effort to carry out its mandate while adhering to national COVID19 guidelines, the Ministry of Agriculture has established a hotline where farmers can communicate with officers about issues they are facing. Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha said that while he prefers to be out meeting farmers and addressing their…
Retired Magistrate sees bright future ahead for Agri. Sector with newly appointed Minister
Now that Guyana has brought the curtains down on the March 2nd General and Regional Elections, many persons have expressed their satisfaction with the results and the newly appointed cabinet. One such individual is former Magistrate, Krishendat Persaud. Mr. Persaud, who is now one of the largest rice farmers on…
New Govt. finds Hope Coconut Industries in poor financial position
— only $116,072 in account The Hope Coconut Industries Limited (HCIL) has been left in a poor, financial state by the APNU+AFC Coalition administration. This was revealed earlier today during a virtual press conference held by Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha. “The estate is presently in a poor financial…
Major shortfalls, discrepancies uncovered in Agri-Ministry
As the transition period continues, more discrepancies in Government Ministries and Agencies are being unravelled. The Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, has uncovered a number of shortfalls, by the APNU+AFC Coalition Government, in his Ministry. These deficits have been found in the Ministry and sub-agencies, such as the National…
‘The incompetence, mismanagement by Coalition forced GuySuCo into dire situation’ – Min. Mustapha
While there is no specific time given for the reopening of the sugar estates, which were closed by the APNU+AFC Coalition Government, Minister of Agriculture, the Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, has reiterated that the new PPP/C administration is committed to revamping the industry and returning prosperity to those workers who were…
Talks with international partners suggest great promise for Agri. Sector
as Agri Minister meets with Cuban Ambassador and IICA Head Cuban Ambassador to Guyana, H.E. Narciso Socorro, today paid a courtesy call to Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha at his Regent Street office. During their dialogue, Minister Mustapha thanked the Ambassador for Cuba’s continued support to Guyana in the Agriculture and…
Guyana ready to resume leadership role for agriculture within the FAO and CARICOM
Following dialogue between Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Guyana’s Country Representative, Dr. Gillian Smith, Minister Mustapha disclosed that Guyana is ready to resume its leadership role in Agriculture in CARICOM. The meeting which took place earlier today at the Ministry’s…
