Friday, June 5, 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
Agriculture
Minister Mustapha urges Reg. Five farmers to utilise land for sheep rearingFarmers in Region Five have been allocated five acres each for sheep rearing at the 500 Dairy site in Region…
David Fernandes elected President of Caribbean Poultry Association Businessman David Fernandes was recently elected President of the Caribbean Poultry Association and will serve a two-year term. Fernandes is…
Phase Two of Moleson Creek–Eldorado road commencesPhase Two of the Moleson Creek to Eldorado Road project is moving apace, with thousands of acres of land set…
Mustapha encourages fisherfolk to explore extra income-generating venturesMinister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, is encouraging fisherfolk across the country to explore additional income-generating activities instead of solely depending…
Tracking devices helping authorities respond to fishermen in distress at sea – MustaphaFishermen who face emergencies while at sea are now receiving faster assistance, as vessel tracking devices are allowing authorities to…
Over 2,000 Region Four fisherfolk receive $309M in cash grantsMore than 2,000 fisherfolk in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) on Monday received the $150,000 fisheries cash grant as distribution continue, with…
Berbice rice farmers benefit from $490M in subsidiesAmid falling world market prices for rice, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Saturday spearheaded the distribution of $300 per bag…
Reg. 6 fisherfolk benefit from $245.6 MFisherfolk from Region Six on Saturday benefited from the government’s relief assistance for fisherfolk. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha spearheaded the…
Sugar estates failing to meet targets will see changes – President warnsPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali on Saturday afternoon met with Board of Directors and Management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo)…
Essequibo rice farmers get $251 million, gov’t pledges more investment to cut costsGovernment has paid out about $251 million in subsidies to rice farmers in the Pomeroon–Supenaam region, part of a wider…
Gov’t commences distribution of relief grant to fisherfolkOn Friday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha spearheaded the distribution of relief grants to fisherfolk from the Essequibo Coast, fulfilling another…
Major expansion of agricultural production in Regions 8, 9 expected President Dr Irfaan Ali outlined major targets for expanded agricultural production in Regions Eight and Nine, a venture he said…
$2.1 billion to be distributed to rice farmers as part of President’s assistance initiativeOn Wednesday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha spearheaded the distribution of financial assistance to rice farmers as the Government continues to…
Floodwaters receding in Black Bush Polder – Region Six ChairmanThe floodwaters in Black Bush Polder are receding after days of rainfall left the community inundated affecting residential and farmlands.…
Steps taken to curb flooding in Black Bush Polder – Minister MustaphaMinister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, says measures are being implemented to address flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Black Bush…
Nineteen farmers benefit from heifers to boost dairy productionAgriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Monday handed over dairy stock to farmers as part of the Government of Guyana’s continued…
New shadehouse, women empowerment programme launched in Melanie On Saturday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, launched shadehouse and women empowerment projects in Melanie, East Coast Demerara, marking another key…
