Contrary to misleading reports in the Monday, October 7th, 2024 edition of the Stabroek News, construction on the Pouderoyen pump station is advancing. This is according to a recent report issued by the consultant overlooking the project. According to the report, construction of the $981.2 million pump station which commenced in January 2024, is on […]
-To boost soil management A state-of-the-art soil chemical services laboratory was commissioned on Monday at the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara. The $100 million rehabilitated facility consists of cutting-edge technological equipment to revitalise soil management and improve crop yield within the country. The initiative was funded by the […]
Since taking office in 2020, the PPP/C Administration has implemented various initiatives to mitigate the impact of rising global food prices on Guyanese households. A recent Bank of Guyana Report indicated that food prices have increased by 3.2 per cent in the first half of 2024 due to a number of factors that cannot be considered […]
The Ministry of Agriculture on Monday launched the Agriculture Information System (AIS) to gather, analyse, and disseminate agricultural data in real-time. When fully operational, the new system will allow farmers, extension officers, and media personnel to access real-time information on agriculture, enhancing their ability to respond quickly and effectively. It will serve as a centralised […]
—Additional 30 roads to be awarded Thousands of residents across La Parfaite Harmonie, Onderneeming, Westminster, Recht door Zee, and Lust-en-Rust in Region Three have been assured that all roads within their communities will be completed by December. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill made the announcement during an inspection of ongoing roadworks in the […]
The government’s substantial $1.4 billion investment in enhancing non-traditional crop cultivation has led to a 10 per cent increase in ‘other crop’ production during the first half of 2024. Other crop production refers to the cultivation of crops that are not classified under the major or staple crop categories, such as rice, corn, or wheat. […]
Sixty-five residents of Region Nine are now skilled in welding and fabrication, heavy-duty equipment operation, commercial food preparation, small engine repairs, and electrical installation. Thanks to the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), they joined the 20 Region Nine residents who graduated a week ago. Forty-five persons of the latest batch are from Lethem while the […]
A total of 141 villages in hinterland and riverain areas have received grants to construct information and communications technology (ICT) hubs. These hubs will enable students access to online materials that is critical to their studies. The government has invested in bridging the digital divide between communities on the coast and those in remote areas […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has made it clear that his government’s success is not rooted in financial wealth but in the fundamental principle of serving humanity. The Guyanese leader stressed that a defining hallmark of the PPP/C Administration is to ensure its actions produce results that would significantly benefit every citizen countrywide. “The teachings […]
Residents of Santa Aratack in Region Three have received a modern communal kitchen for the first time. As a gift from the Men on Mission (MoM) initiative, the facility will see almost 50 nursery and primary school children receiving fresh, well-balanced meals. The Department of Public Information (DPI) was granted the privilege of capturing the […]