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Agriculture

Govt pushes ambitious agro-investment agenda as Agriculture Month opens

Staff Reporter
As Guyana launched Agriculture Month 2025 under the theme “Transforming Livelihoods through Agri-Food Systems,” Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Vickash Ramkissoon, reaffirmed government’s commitment to reshaping the sector into a resilient, modern and globally competitive industry. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ramkissoon reminded that agriculture has always been the backbone of Guyana’s economy. He […]
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Agriculture

FAO hails Guyana’s leadership on food security as Agriculture Month opens

Staff Reporter
As Guyana launched Agriculture Month 2025 under the theme “Transforming Livelihoods through Agri-Food Systems,” the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) praised the country’s strong role in shaping regional food security and building resilient food systems. FAO’s representative in Guyana, Dr. Gillian Smith, described the theme as “very inspiring,” noting that it speaks not […]
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Regional News

Barbados Prime Minister Embraces Free Movement Between CARICOM Countries

Staff Reporter
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has called for regional support as Barbados, Dominica, Belize, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines implement full free movement among their citizens, beginning October 1, 2025. According to a statement carried by the Jamaica Observer, Mottley framed this step as more than symbolic — she said it “supports jobs, supports […]
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INFRASTRUCTURE

Gov’t invites contractors to build new housing units across all Regions

Staff Reporter
The Government of Guyana is moving ahead with its housing programme and is now inviting contractors, consortia and even individuals to express their interest in building homes across every Administrative Region. The initiative, being managed by the Ministry of Housing and Water through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), will cater to a wide […]
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POLITICS

Guyana Continues to Demonstrate Serious and Sustained Effort to Combat Trafficking in Persons

Staff Reporter
Guyana has once again earned a coveted “Tier 1” ranking in the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report issued by the U.S. State Department. The annual report assesses the global landscape of human trafficking and evaluates the efforts of individual countries in combating this grave human rights violation. Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Oneidge Walrond described […]
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BUSINESS

Government launches Diwali tour initiative to boost cultural tourism

Staff Reporter
The Ministry of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, through the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), has launched a special Diwali tour initiative aimed at celebrating the Festival of Lights while strengthening Guyana’s cultural tourism brand. According to GTA Director Kamrul Baksh, the initiative is designed to provide both locals and visitors with an opportunity to experience the […]
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POLITICS

Ministry of Natural Resources Slams Kaieteur News Over “Twisted” Headline on Oil Cash Transfers

Staff Reporter
See statement below: The Ministry of Natural Resources wishes to clarify a most devious publication in the September 30 edition of the Kaieteur News headlined: “Oil cash handouts will leave Guyana poorer” -Minister Bharrat. Unsurprisingly, the news agency misrepresented and twisted the intention of the minister’s comments regarding the government’s approach to cash transfers during […]
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