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October 4, 2025

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For years, Guyanese fisherfolk have cast their nets with a measure of uncertainty, waiting on long-promised licenses from neighboring Suriname to secure their livelihoods. On Saturday, Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, reassured fiskerfolk that government remains committed to ensuring the long-delayed promise is finally delivered. Speaking at the Albion Landing Site, the Minister reminded […]

October 4, 2025

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In a long-awaited show of support for the local fishing community, 66 fisherfolk from Albion received government-provided seines on Saturday morning, fulfilling a commitment made by the administration earlier this year. Each recipient was presented with seven bundles of fishing seines aimed at enhancing their operations and boosting income within the sector. The distribution exercise, […]

August 8, 2025

The government has handed over four development projects worth $33 million to Lima Sands, Region Two, aimed at improving education, livelihoods, and community life. The package includes a new ICT centre with 14 computers, two school buses, an upgraded community park, and commercial bakery equipment. These investments are intended to address long-standing needs and create […]

May 23, 2025

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Trinidad is set to revitalise its rice industry, drawing inspiration from the significant successes of Guyana’s rice sector. A statement from the twin-island republic’s Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries on Tuesday said the country has procured 100 tonnes of high-quality, disease-resistant rice seeds from Guyana, which it intends to use to “revitalise and modernise” […]

March 5, 2025

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After weeks of negotiations between President Dr. Irfaan Ali, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), and local rice millers, an official agreement was signed on Tuesday, ensuring that rice farmers will receive no less than $4,000 per bag of paddy for the first crop of 2025. This announcement was made by […]

March 1, 2025

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Eight Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) in Region Six were presented with mini-excavators today, handed over by Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. Information from the Agriculture Ministry revealed that the eight excavators represent an investment of approximately $112 million. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Minister Mustapha stated that, in recognising the important role of the NDCs, President […]

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Minister Mustapha vows to push for long-delayed Suriname licenses for Guyanese fisherfolk

66 Fisherfolk receive government-promised seines at Albion Landing Site

From buses to bakery equipment: Lima Sands benefits from $33M in projects

Guyana helping Trinidad and Tobago revive rice industry

Agriculture Minister: farmers to receive not less than $4,000 per bag of paddy this crop

Mini-excavators to improve D&I in Region Six

Shame and silence keep abused boys from seeking help

Oil refinery, gas projects key to shielding Guyana from external shocks

Construction worker freed of gun and ganja charges

Shame and silence keep abused boys from seeking help

Oil refinery, gas projects key to shielding Guyana from external shocks

Construction worker freed of gun and ganja charges