Sunday, June 7, 2026
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Agriculture
Mottley: Quick transportation, removing trade barriers part of ‘practical focus’ of agricultureBy Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy Regional leaders have been locked in discussions on what is needed to satisfy the food demand…
Hubu Aqua Farm eyes first commercial production of shrimp, prawns by SeptemberBy Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy With a reported deficit of shrimp on the local market due to a decline in catches,…
Guyanese farmers accepting of new, safer products and methods – Caribbean ChemicalsBy Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy Agriculture in Guyana has for the most part remained conventional with local farmers staying true to…
‘Life or death’ need for investments in Caribbean’s billion-dollar marketBy Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy Global challenges - be it the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ukraine/ Russia war or climate change -…
‘Open for business’ – The Bahamas seeks Caribbean partners to cut US$1B import billBy Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy The Bahamas - best known for its tourism- is hoping to reduce its dependency on imported…
Rowley, Mottley ponder single company register for CARICOMBy Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy In a push to achieve the true and full potential of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Single…
Mottley says some imports offensive to independent CARICOM, urges ‘change in mindset’By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) puts focus on reducing its over US$4 billion food import bill,…
‘We must do better to remove trade barriers imposed on each other’ – CARICOM ChairmanBy Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy As countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) join together in fervent efforts to boost regional food…
‘We cannot lose this momentum’ – Pres. Ali presses CARICOM Heads on shared actionBy Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy The regional momentum towards food security as a whole was revived on Thursday as Heads of…
Guyanese farm eyes 200 workers, multi-billion export marketSabina Farms, a Guyanese company, is hoping to employ 200 workers, mainly from small, rural communities as it targets the…
Hemp Bill proposes fines, jail time for illegal cultivation; Regulatory Authority will manage affairsIn keeping with its promise to see the “orderly development” of the local hemp industry by mid-year, the government on…
Animal exhibition for Agri Investment ForumThe highly anticipated Agri Investment Forum and Expo set for May 19-21 will have live animals on display. This was…
Almost 300 persons, 80 exhibitors registered for Agri Investment Forum & ExpoAlmost 300 hundred participants, including regional businesses and organisations, along with investors from across the world have, already registered and…
Heavy rainfall, flooding expected; NDIA in massive drainage cleanupThis year’s May/ June rainy season is expected to encompass similar heavy rainfall, which may lead to widespread flooding as…
Guyana, Brazil tout food production, removal of trade barriers to satisfy C’bbean marketGuyana has been tasked with leading food security efforts within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and a growing partnership with Brazil…
As Guyana braces for heavy rainfall, Mustapha worries about late rice harvestsHeavy rainfall and potential flash flooding is expected during the ongoing May/ June rainy season and though drainage works are…
Another 100 shade houses to push agri. production by next monthWith the continued aim of boosting local agricultural production, another 100 shade houses will be constructed to help with the…
