A reduction in sugar production costs is expected this year, according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. Mustapha defended budgetary allocations to the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) on Friday, as the Parliamentary Committee of Supply scrutinised the funds for the Agriculture Ministry. And in doing so, he told Parliamentarians that the…
Sugar production costs to reduce ‘tremendously’ this year
A reduction in sugar production costs is expected this year, according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. Mustapha defended budgetary allocations to the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) on Friday, as the Parliamentary Committee of Supply scrutinised the funds for the Agriculture Ministry. And in doing so, he told Parliamentarians that the…
Diplomatic channels used to get fishing licenses but ‘ball in Suriname’s court’ – Mustapha
Scores of Guyanese fisherfolk continue to wait for 150 promised special fishing licenses from Surinamese authorities and though the Chandrikapersad Santokhi-led administration has seemingly reneged on the promise, diplomatic channels are still being used to get the permits. This is according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, who was grilled by…
Diplomatic channels used to get fishing licenses but ‘ball in Suriname’s court’ – Mustapha
Scores of Guyanese fisherfolk continue to wait for 150 promised special fishing licenses from Surinamese authorities and though the Chandrikapersad Santokhi-led administration has seemingly reneged on the promise, diplomatic channels are still being used to get the permits. This is according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, who was grilled by…
How Hosororo’s diversity fuels its fight against climate change
By Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy For those who make the steep climb to Hosororo’s hilltop, the reward is both literal and figurative —a breathtaking view of lush green forests dotted with colourful houses that stretch into the horizon. A view from Hosororo’s Hilltop (Yusuf Ali/News Room) “Tranquilo, I stay,” says longtime…
President Ali offers support to U-17 footballers ahead of World Cup qualifiers
President Dr. Irfaan Ali met with the National Under-17 football team on Thursday during their training camp at the National Training Centre in Providence. The team is preparing for the CONCACAF U17 World Cup Qualifiers from February 7 to 16, 2025. During his visit, President Ali praised the young athletes…
President Ali offers support to U-17 footballers ahead of World Cup qualifiers
President Dr. Irfaan Ali met with the National Under-17 football team on Thursday during their training camp at the National Training Centre in Providence. The team is preparing for the CONCACAF U17 World Cup Qualifiers from February 7 to 16, 2025. During his visit, President Ali praised the young athletes…
President Ali offers support to U-17 footballers ahead of World Cup qualifiers
President Dr. Irfaan Ali met with the National Under-17 football team on Thursday during their training camp at the National Training Centre in Providence. The team is preparing for the CONCACAF U17 World Cup Qualifiers from February 7 to 16, 2025. During his visit, President Ali praised the young athletes…
Ashni Singh, Norton clash over food items banned during the 1970s
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh and Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton clashed on the food items that were banned in the 1970s. Norton, the last opposition parliamentarian to address the 2025 National Budget Debate, said the party was proud of banning these food items decades ago. The food ban was instituted…
Regional Four-Day 2025: Savory and Anderson lead strong response to Pride’s 346
Guyana Harpy Eagles finished day two of their West Indies Championship clash against Barbados Pride in a commanding position, thanks to an unbroken 179-run partnership between captain Kemol Savory and Kevlon Anderson. At the National Stadium, Providence, Savory is just five runs short of a century, having reached 95 not…
