President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced Guyana’s commitment to showcasing its leadership on the issues of forest and climate change at the upcoming Conference of Parties (COP 28) UN Climate Change Conference in the United Arab Emirates. The conference is scheduled to take place from November 30 to December 12. Guyana will have its pavilion […]
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha announced a significant achievement in Guyana’s agricultural sector, reporting that 98% of the current rice crop has been successfully harvested. This surpasses the target set by the Guyana Rice Development Board, reflecting the country’s thriving rice production. The second crop saw the cultivation of over 200,000 acres of rice, resulting in […]
Farmers in the Pomeroon region are celebrating increased production, thanks to drainage and irrigation works undertaken by the Agriculture Ministry. Before government intervention, both lower and upper Pomeroon farmers faced severe flooding due to constant high tides. In response to residents’ and farmers’ requests, the Agriculture Ministry initiated dredging of the Pomeroon River mouth and […]
President Irfaan Ali has praised the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) Farmers’ Market as a family-oriented event that plays a vital role in fostering community engagement, supporting local agriculture, and inspiring young minds to explore opportunities in the agricultural sector. Farmers’ markets are renowned for their contribution to promoting the local economy, sustainable agriculture, and providing […]
The Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) Farmers’ Market, held on the lawns outside Base Camp Ayanganna along J.B Singh Road, has proven to be a hit among local farmers and shoppers. The direct-to-consumer approach at this market has created a win-win situation for both producers and consumers. Amidst the bustling stalls and the enticing aroma of […]
Republic Avenue in Linden transformed into a bustling farmers’ market as the Regional Agriculture Department held the event, marking the culmination of Agriculture Month activities in Region 10. The market served a triple purpose: to alleviate the financial burden on consumers amidst rising living costs, support local farmers, and maintain controlled prices for agricultural products. […]
Residents of Block 22 and neighboring communities had the opportunity to voice their concerns and issues to government ministers over the weekend. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, and Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, met with residents to share the government’s development plans and address their concerns. Minister McCoy emphasized the […]
“The APA’s appeal was tabled in July 2023, and followed its first failed attempt at stopping Guyana’s ART Trees crediting, which effectively meant stopping carbon credits revenues flowing to Amerindian Villages. In May 2023, the Independent Reviewer who examined the APA’s complaint, concluded that the process set forth in the ART Standards was followed by Guyana, and that concerns expressed by the APA were not supported facts and, in several cases, inaccurate, and, further, that specific issues pointed to in the APA’s submission did not reflect an understanding of the role of the ART Standard. “
A significant milestone is on the horizon for Guyana’s agricultural landscape as the Guyana Livestock Development Authority finalizes protocols for the rollout of the Black Belly Sheep program. Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, shared the latest update on this initiative and explained that anticipation is building, with 300 additional sheep recently arriving in Guyana. The […]
The Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) has been actively working to increase its membership base over the years. President of the Association, Lieutenant Colonel Marlon Daniels, highlights the growth and evolution of the CWWA since its establishment in 1991. Initially, it focused solely on the English-speaking Caribbean. However, their constitution has been amended to […]