Jagdeo rubbishes GTU President’s claim of preferential treatment to striking sugar workers
Vice President (VP), Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday addressed comments made by Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) President Mark Lyte regarding the government's handling of a...
IICA unveils latest guide for strengthening regional food systems
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, recently welcomed the unveiling of a document titled, "On 'broken' food systems and other narratives" by the Inter-American Institute...
NDIA formulating plans ahead of May-June rainy season – Min. Mustapha
The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) has begun formulating a comprehensive strategy to ensure necessary preparations are made ahead of the May-June rainy...
NDIA dismisses Opposition MP’s claims about govt. neglect of Region Three pump stations
The government, through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), has issued a strong rebuttal against recent assertions made by Opposition Member of Parliament,...
Guyana could save almost US$60 million with corn, soya cultivation-Min. Mustapha
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha has emphasised that Guyana stands to save almost US$60 million annually if corn and soya beans are grown twice...
Almost 5,000 hectares converted for mechanised cane harvesting
Close to 5,000 hectares of land have already been converted for mechanised cane harvesting, as part of the Guyana Sugar Corporation’s (GuySuCo) efforts to...
GSA holds stakeholders’ consultations to foster continued agri-education, research
With the aim of ensuring continued advancements in agricultural education and research, a consultation was recently held between stakeholders and the Guyana School of...
Tony Vieira has learnt a bitter lesson about the sugar industry
Dear Editor,
No letter penned by Tony Vieira would be complete without reference to the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo). It is no secret that he...
Opposition bemoans paddy bug infestation; calls on govt to take immediate action
The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) today raised concerns about the management of the rice industry, especially as it pertains to the government's...
Guyana, IICA unveil new biofortified rice
The Government of Guyana, in partnership with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), has unveiled a biofortified rice variety in the region...
