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 […]
Guyana has entered into a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cuba during the ongoing Agri Investment Forum and Expo. The MOU aims to establish a collaborative framework between the agriculture ministries of both countries, encompassing various sectors within the agriculture industry. These sectors include the cultivation of agricultural and vegetable products, livestock and animal […]
…CEO Dr. Peter Ramsaroop highlights discussions on bamboo industry setup Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, the Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest), revealed that his office is actively engaging with investors attending the Agri Forum, exploring various agricultural projects. One notable area of interest involves the establishment of a bamboo industry in Guyana. […]
Guyanese can rest assured that the funds from the sale of carbon credits are still intact, and Guyana will continue to benefit from these through several developmental initiatives. This is coming from General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during his Thursday press conference at Freedom House, Robb Street, while responding to […]
He said that between now and 2025, Guyana cannot tie up its assets by engaging in arrangements that would put projects like Amaila and Wales into reserve mode. Based on an assessment of one proposal, Dr Jagdeo cautioned, Guyanese would have paid some US$90 million to those emergency power suppliers for the cost of their infrastructure alone.
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has announced that the third phase of wheat cultivation trials is scheduled to kick off in December. This initiative is a significant step towards exploring the feasibility of large-scale wheat cultivation in Guyana. While wheat cultivation traditionally thrives in warm conditions, Guyana experiences both wet and dry seasons. Minister Mustapha emphasized […]