Wed, Jul 22, 2026
Wed, Jul 22, 2026
agriculture
Chicken shortage: Christmas, bonus, ease in COVID restrictions caused high demandThere has been a noticeable shortage in poultry supply across the country, sparking public frustration and the high cost of…
CARICOM heads laud Ali’s proposals to cut food imports; investment conf. slated for Guyana in MayBy Vishani Ragobeer [email protected] President Dr Irfaan Ali at the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in Belize (Photo: Office of…
Caribbean spends millions to import poultry but Guyana offers new solutionsBy Vishani Ragobeer [email protected] A detailed analysis of the agricultural sector and imports of several countries within the Caribbean Community…
Pres. Ali announces $20B financing as part of plans to boost food production in CARICOMReducing the Caribbean’s expensive food import bill, which is more than US $4 billion annually, has been a key focus…
Pres. Ali lauded for leadership role in transforming Regional Agri-food systemsPresident Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali received high praises today from the Prime Minister of Belize John Briceño, for his commitment…
Guyana-led efforts to cut food imports a central focus as CARICOM Heads meetGuyana has been tasked with leading efforts to reduce the Caribbean’s expensive food import bill and as Caribbean Community (CARICOM)…
More pumps deployed countrywide as heavy rains expected to continueWith the Hydromet Department predicting high-intensity rainfall over the next three to four days, the government has deployed additional drainage…
New US $6M fertiliser blending plant for Region ThreeBy Vishani Ragobeer [email protected] A new fertiliser blending plant will soon be constructed in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) and…
Workers of Enmore packaging plant to be trained, hired by pipe yard investorsForty persons who worked at the Enmore sugar packaging plant will be trained and hired by investors who will take…
Corentyne businessman escapes deadly bee attack; pets killedA Tain, Port Mourant, Corentyne businessman narrowly escaped from a swarm of deadly Africanised bees who attacked him and his…
Gov’t to commence preliminary work ahead of construction of multi-door sluice in Reg. 6construction of pump stations at Adventure, BBP to commence this year Mustapha underscores the need for strengthening country’s drainage…
More money for brackish water shrimp project as $55M approved for fisheries supportAs part of targeted interventions to boost local fish production - particularly through the new brackish water shrimp project -…
Over 570 villages, including Opposition’s support base, received flood relief cash grants - MustaphaMonths after the government embarked on the distribution of a flood relief cash grant to framers across Guyana who were…
Fish catches up again as exporters report increases – Agri. MinisterOn the heels of complaints by fisherfolks across Guyana at the end of 2021 that catches had significantly reduced, making…
Budget 2022: Pres. Ali touts investment in agriculture as foundation for long-term productivitySignificant allocations have been proposed for the local agricultural sector in the 2022 National Budget and President Dr. Irfaan Ali…
BUDGET 2022: $5B to cushion rising food prices as Gov’t reduces gas, freight pricesWith several measures in budget 2022 to ease the effects of the rising cost of living, the government has set…
BUDGET 2022: Gov’t eyes more fish production with $743.7M allocationA total of $743.7 million has been allocated to the fisheries subsector as part of the government’s intention to expand…
BUDGET 2022: Black Bush Polder to get $20M seed dryer, 600 farmers to benefitWith rice cultivation remaining the main source of economic activity in many rural farming communities, some $20 million has been…
