Monday, June 8, 2026
Monday, June 8, 2026
Agriculture
Agro-processing, manufacturing to be developed in Essequibo with new industrial estateAs part of plans to diversify the economy and provide additional income generation activities for Guyanese, the government is exploring…
Millions in D&I works for Reg. 2 farmersBy Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced that farmers in Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam) will benefit from…
$1.3B in contracts signed for construction of drying facilities, drainage sluiceAs it continues to execute its 2021 capital programme, the Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday signed more than $1.3 billion…
Guyana needs large-scale dairy plantation – GO- Invest HeadA large-scale dairy plantation is needed to bolster Guyana’s agricultural production and help with diversification efforts, the Chief Investment Officer…
Guydrones – changing the face of agriculture in Guyana with drone technologyHaving already established itself in North America, Guydrones – a company headed by a U.S based Guyanese couple - is…
Guyana inks two agreements with Suriname in areas of agriculture, healthcareAs the curtains come down on an official four-day visit of Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi to Guyana, two agreements were…
President Ali and CARICOM SG discuss food security, regional developmentPresident Dr Irfaan Ali assured newly appointed CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett of Guyana’s continued support for regional development. The…
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…
Parika agro-processing facility to get $20M in upgradesThe agro-processing and packaging facility at Parika, Region Three (Essequibo Island-West Demerara), is set to undergo $20 million in upgrades,…
Peanut-butter production for Lethem with $5.5M upgrades to agro-processing facilityUpgrades totalling in excess of $5.5 million to an existing facility at Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu - Upper Essequibo),…
Linden to get $9M agro-processing facilityOn Monday, the Ministry of Agriculture awarded a $9.6 million contract to Anil Lalsa Construction to build a brand new…
$2.5M solar drying facility for LethemA brand new solar drying facility will soon be constructed in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo). The Ministry of…
$8.9M contract awarded to upgrade Hope Coconut IndustriesSome $8.9 million in upgrades will be made to the Hope Coconut Industries Limited Facility, East Coast of Demerara, following…
GUYTRAC to supply GUYSUCO with over $356M in hydraulic excavatorsGuyana Tractor and Equipment Limited (GUYTAC) was on Monday handed three contracts totalling over $356 million for the supply of…
Corn, soya bean trial showing positive results ahead of September reaping periodAgriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Friday visited the Dubulay Ranch, which is located approximately 70 miles south of Georgetown along…
US$35 Million agro-processing facility to be constructed at EnmoreThe Government of Guyana through the Guyana Office for Investment (GoInvest) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Caribbean International…
Minister Mustapha commits to desilting clogged canals in Bee Hive, GreenfieldDuring a recent community outreach in Bee Hive, Greenfield, East Coast Demerara, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha told residents that his…
