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‘Wildlife and People in the Rupununi’ book launched on International Day for Biological Diversity

In celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity, the much-anticipated book, Wildlife and People in the Rupununi – A Comprehensive Assessment based on Science and Local Knowledge, has been officially published online. The book is a collection of engaging articles on the technical and scientific work completed by the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme […]

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28 Lindeners receive steel, cement vouchers

– As $6.3M injected into Linden’s economy Twenty-eight families of Linden, Region Ten now have the opportunity to commence construction of their homes following the distribution of vouchers through the steel and cement subsidy initiative while injecting $6.3 million into the town’s economy.  The vouchers, worth $225,000 each, were presented by Chief Executive Officer of […]

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Govt to increase black eye, red beans cultivation – President Ali

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced that Guyana will begin cultivating black eye and red beans on a larger scale within a few days, aiming to satisfy existing local and regional demand for these crops. “I am going to visit that farm in about three days. The planters and everything are here…So, the small farmers […]

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Guyana to soon establish national honey bank – President Ali

A national honey bank will soon be established in Guyana to advance production, capitalising on the lucrative nature of honey and improved access to regional markets. Several specialists have already been hired for the building out of this venture.  This was announced by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday, during the opening ceremony of […]

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Guyana will save over $150M on crop imports by end of 2025 – President Ali

Guyana will be able to save more than US$150 million in imports for a variety of crops by the end of 2025, due to its crucial planning, execution of developmental projects, and investments in the agriculture sector. This is according to President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, during his address at the opening ceremony for the […]

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“Our success is building opportunities for us” – President Ali

Guyana’s remarkable success in key sectors continues to make numerous opportunities available for its citizens and has unearthed a brand that could leave a positive, perpetual mark on the nation. This was uttered by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali Wednesday as he addressed the Private Sector Commission 32nd Annual General Meeting, at the Guyana Marriott […]

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Prison Service gets $8M boat, engine to enhance travel, river security

The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) on Wednesday received a speedboat and an engine to enhance its travel duties and strengthen security within the riverine areas, especially along the Mazaruni River in Region Seven. The donations which cost some $8 million form part of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)-funded Support for the Criminal Justice System (SCJS) […]

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Gov’t committed to enhancing aviation infrastructure – Min. Indar

During the ongoing Future Aviation Forum (FAF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Minister Deodat Indar and the Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Lt. Col. (Ret’d) Egbert Field, met with the President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Mr. Salvatore Sciacchitano, and the Secretary General of ICAO, Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar. This […]

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