THE High Commission of India in Guyana has commended the Government of Guyana on the successful organisation of the CARICOM Agri-Investment Forum and Expo in Georgetown from May 19-21, 2022 which has not only attracted the top political leaders from the region but investment agencies from around the world. According to a release, High commissioner…
The inaugural Regional Agriculture Investment Forum and Expo opened here in Georgetown this morning with President Irfaan Ali indicating Guyana and the region’s readiness to address food security and the region’s agriculture potential head-on. “I am very humbled by this opportunity to join with my dear brothers and sisters in not only launching and participating…
THE Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) has reported that its assets at the end of 2021 were valued at $4,808 billion, an increase of $512M as of December 31, 2020. According to a release, IPED’s assets recorded as of December 31, 2021, have been financed by accumulated surplus of $3,808M and liabilities of $998M.…
The inaugural Regional Agriculture Investment Forum and Expo opened here in Georgetown this morning with President Irfaan Ali indicating Guyana and the region’s readiness to address food security and the region’s agriculture potential head-on. “I am very humbled by this opportunity to join with my dear brothers and sisters in not only launching and participating…
THE Government of Guyana and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), on Friday, signed two agreements for the Country Programme Framework (CPF) and a Memorandum of Responsibilities (MoR) for the hosting of the 38th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC 38) in 2024. The agreements were signed…
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the specialised United Nations body, has renewed its commitment to Guyana’s agricultural sector with the signing of a new country programme framework for 2022 to 2026. Through this agreement between the FAO and Guyana’s government, the international body is expected to provide assistance in transportation, sustainable agriculture food systems,…
The inaugural Regional Agriculture Investment Forum and Expo opened here in Georgetown this morning with President Irfaan Ali indicating Guyana and the region’s readiness to address food security and the region’s agriculture potential head-on. “I am very humbled by this opportunity to join with my dear brothers and sisters in not only launching and participating…
THE Pomeroon-Akawini Land Development Project — comprising 8,000 acres of flat, fertile land in Region Two — is ready for key investments in the agriculture sector in keeping with the nation’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) and to promote modern methods and technologies that can adapt to changing climate and economic conditions. “The land is…
By Isanella Patoir Isanella@newsroom.gy A common concern among overseas-based Guyanese is safety and security when they return to their homeland. And given the crime situation here, most them want the assurance that they will be granted firearm license if and when they return. However, Commissioner of Police (ag) Clifton Hicken, during a recent engagement with…
The inaugural Regional Agriculture Investment Forum and Expo opened here in Georgetown this morning with President Irfaan Ali indicating Guyana and the region’s readiness to address food security and the region’s agriculture potential head-on. “I am very humbled by this opportunity to join with my dear brothers and sisters in not only launching and participating…
