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…
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…
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…
Members of the Media – Good afternoon. This press conference is intended to provide a brief overview of the state of affairs that the PPPC government inherited from the APNU/AFC administration with regard to the Ministry of Agriculture and some its sectors. All agriculture sectors and agencies are governed by…
Former Minister of Agriculture and Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, today paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha at his Regent Street office. Dr. Ramsammy congratulated Minister Mustapha and wished him the best with his new appointment.
Head for the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Mr. Jhaman Kundun today paid a courtesy call to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha at his Regent Street office. During their dialogue, Mr. Kundun was briefed on a number of plans for development in the agriculture sector. Sighting CARDI’s continued support…
As Rice Board moves to put measures in place Agri. Minister to visit farmers in the Region shortly Following several concerns raised by a number of rice farmers along the Essequibo Coast about sever paddy bug infestations, recently appointed Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha held a meeting earlier today with officials…
Several machines deployed to carry out drainage works Other systems to be put in place to assist farmers with losses Residents and farmers along the Upper Corentyne area, who suffered huge losses as a result of flooding due to heavy rainfall on Friday evening last, are now benefiting from government…
