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Guydrones – changing the face of agriculture in Guyana with drone technology
Having already established itself in North America, Guydrones – a company headed by a U.S based Guyanese couple - is looking to change the face of agriculture in Guyana with the use of drone technology.
The company was launched on…
Guyana inks two agreements with Suriname in areas of agriculture, healthcare
As the curtains come down on an official four-day visit of Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi to Guyana, two agreements were signed between the neighbouring states on Thursday.
The first agreement signed between Guyana’s…
President Ali and CARICOM SG discuss food security, regional development
President Dr Irfaan Ali assured newly appointed CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett of Guyana’s continued support for regional development.
The Head of State gave this assurance during a courtesy visit by Dr Barnett at the Office…
Billions in flood relief to be rolled out this week – Agri. Min.
The thousands of farmers and households who suffered millions in damages during the recent floods will soon receive their promised direct cash transfer, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said on Monday.
He explained that the flood…
Parika agro-processing facility to get $20M in upgrades
The agro-processing and packaging facility at Parika, Region Three (Essequibo Island-West Demerara), is set to undergo $20 million in upgrades, the Ministry of Agriculture said on Monday.
Pacific Service System was awarded the contract,…
Peanut-butter production for Lethem with $5.5M upgrades to agro-processing facility
Upgrades totalling in excess of $5.5 million to an existing facility at Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu - Upper Essequibo), will soon see the production of peanut products and dried fruits, the Ministry of Agriculture said on Monday.…
Linden to get $9M agro-processing facility
On Monday, the Ministry of Agriculture awarded a $9.6 million contract to Anil Lalsa Construction to build a brand new packaging and agro-processing facility at Watooka, Linden.
The Agriculture Ministry said that such a facility will…
$2.5M solar drying facility for Lethem
A brand new solar drying facility will soon be constructed in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo).
The Ministry of Agriculture on Monday awarded the contract to Grimmond Electrical and Transportation Services at a cost of…
$8.9M contract awarded to upgrade Hope Coconut Industries
Some $8.9 million in upgrades will be made to the Hope Coconut Industries Limited Facility, East Coast of Demerara, following the award of a contract by the Ministry of Agriculture on Monday.
Triple ‘A’ Construction Services and Supplies…
GUYTRAC to supply GUYSUCO with over $356M in hydraulic excavators
Guyana Tractor and Equipment Limited (GUYTAC) was on Monday handed three contracts totalling over $356 million for the supply of hydraulic excavators to complete much-needed drainage works for the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo).
The…