Gov’t introduces sustainable agriculture initiative for persons living with disabilities
Persons living with disabilities (PWD) now have access to specialised ‘sustainable agriculture’ training, through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s ‘Learning Lab’.
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Almost 100,000 kg of brackish water shrimp produced between January to September – Agri....
The Brackish Water Shrimp Project along Guyana’s Corentyne Coast has achieved significant milestones, producing 98,159 kilograms of shrimp between January and September 2024, according...
Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board gets new building
The Ministry of Agriculture’s Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board (PTCCB) commissioned a new administrative building at Mon Repos on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
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Rice mills to reopen following disbursement of sums owed from 2018 Panama shipment
By Abena Rockcliffe
The effects of the Panama deal that went sour in 2018 were far reaching. At least five rice mills were forced to...
Guyana set to achieve self-sufficiency in hatching egg production by 2026-Minister
Guyana is set to achieve self-sufficiency in hatching egg production by 2026. The announcement was made by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during the...
GRDB launches new high-yielding rice variety
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) officially launched a new high-yielding rice variety, 'GRDB 18,' on Monday. The launch event took place at a...
FAO, CRFM host Seabob value chain training in Guyana
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in partnership with the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), recently hosted a two-day “Training...
Coalition bought wrong pump engines, PPP/C still engaging supplier – ministry
The Guyana Government says it is still engaging the company with whom it's predecessor had contracted to supply several engines. Those engines, Guyana Standard...
Belle Vue Pump Station still within contractual period-Ministry in response to Stabroek News
The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) on Friday issued a clarification regarding the Belle Vue Pump Station, following a Stabroek News story.
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Guyanese team showcase innovative data management tool for fishing industry at Tanzania forum
A Guyanese delegation recently participated in the Blue Food Forum, held from September 12-13 in Tanzania, and unveiled an innovative data management system, CALIPSEO....
