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December, 2007
- Gov’t developing dredging capacity for outfall channels (December 31, 2007)
- Agriculture Ministry continues to monitor current rainfall (December 29, 2007)
- Improved D&I in Region Ten (December 26, 2007)
- Minister Persaud checks on Region Two D&I (December 24, 2007)
- Significant improvement ongoing at EDWC (December 20, 2007)
- Gov’t boosting capacity for D&I improvement programme (December 18, 2007)
- Further boost for Forestry Commission’s monitoring system (December 17, 2007)
- Works underway to back-up D&I capacity (December 17, 2007)
- NDIA urges – desist from activities that may affect D&I system (December 13, 2007)
- Rainforest offer – a call for viable market mechanism, not handouts (December 10, 2007)
- Guyana to advance market-based reward mechanism for standing forests (December 7, 2007)
- Ministers Persaud, Singh explain implications of price increases (December 6, 2007)
- Efforts underway to improve drainage at Greenfield (December 06, 2007)
- Marketing, trade support – important focus of GRDB’s re-organisation (December 05, 2007)
- UPDATE ON THE RICE INDUSTRY 2007/2008 BY HON. ROBERT M. PERSAUD, MBA, M.P., MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (4 th December, 2007)
- Barama’s Inaction Caused Shortage of Supply of Materials for Land of Canaan Plywood Mill (December 04, 2007)
- Significant investments to deal with rainy season (December 04, 2007)
- Efforts will continue to tackle piracy (December 04, 2007)
- Rice exports reaches highest in past decade (December 04, 2007)
- Agricultural diversification programmes ongoing (December 4, 2007)
- Naamryck farmers benefit from all-weather road (December 1, 2007)
November, 2007
- Training programme for marine fishers (November 30, 2007)
- Establishment of FAO Office in Guyana, important – Agri Minister (November 30, 2007)
- Negative impacts of chainsaw logging being addressed (November 30, 2007)
- More emphasis on breeding stock to advance livestock sector (November 30, 2007)
- Funding for rural enterprise agri project may be approved next month (November 25, 2007)
- Agriculture Minister, IFAD to finalise negotiations for rural project (November 21, 2007)
- Guyana’s response to sugar challenges noted at regional sugar meeting (November 20, 2007)
- Minister Persaud inspects drainage & irrigation systems ahead of end-of-year rains (November 20, 2007)
- Consultation on year-end rains begins (November 19, 2007 )
- Government’s agri-diversification drive gaining more international support (November 19, 2007)
- Double-door sluices to aid advanced D&I in Region Two (November 19, 2007)
- Agricultural diversification project may be finalised shortly (November 19, 2007)
- Preparations advancing for year-end rainy season (November 15, 2007)
- Systems in place to avoid floods (November 15, 2007)
- Parika packaging centre to be completed next month (November 14, 2007)
- Agriculture Minister updates Mahaica, Mahaicony farmers on drainage plans for rainy season (November 14, 2007)
- Piracy continues to engage Gov’t attention (November 14, 2007)
- More improvement in MMA scheme planned for 2008 (November 14, 2007)
- Initial US$25M investment targeted under Guyana/T&T agri-initiative (November 13, 2007)
- Human resources issues in Sugar Corporation being addressed (November 12, 2007)
- Strong collaboration among stakeholders necessary to address piracy (November 12, 2007)
- Incentives for standing forest, part of Guyana’s position (November 12, 2007)
- Assistance to be rendered to families of murdered fishermen (November 09, 2007)
- Forest Bill sent to Special Select Committee (November 8, 2007)
- Research and extension services targeted for improvement (November 07, 2007)
- Relatives of missing crew received assistance for surveillance (November 07, 2007)
- Tain traffic campaign protest ends (November 07, 2007)
- Miami investors interested in Guyana’s agriculture sector (November 02, 2007)
October, 2007
- Berbice River fishermen discuss bridge impact with Agriculture Minister (October 31, 2007)
- Region Two receiving significant support for advanced agriculture (October 31, 2007)
- First ‘Canje Nite’ successfully held (October 29, 2007)
- Agricultural diversification being further pursued (October 26, 2007)
- Gov’t committed to ensuring forestry companies’ workers not affected (October 25, 2007)
- MMA scheme supporting significant agricultural development (October 25, 2007)
- Social development, an integral part of forestry growth (October 24, 2007)
- MOU signed for multiple road use by miners, forestry operators (October 23, 2007)
- More support for sustainable development in Guyana (October 23, 2007)
- More efforts being pursued to tackle piracy (October 21, 2007)
- More investments being made in Region Two agriculture (October 21, 2007)
- Essequibo lumber yard operators updated on new regulations (October 21, 2007)
- Export drive key to farmers’ economic survival (October 21, 2007)
- Agri-products to take centre state at Canje Nite (October 21, 2007)
- Great opportunities exist for agricultural development in hinterland (October 17 2007)
- More focus on seed quality improvement (October 15, 2007)
- Jamaica Agrees to buy more Guyana Rice (October 12, 2007)
- Guyana can supply Jamaican rice market - Minister Persaud assures (October 08, 2007)
- More focus being placed on water management (October 08, 2007)
- Improvement at East Demerara Water Conservancy, a priority (October 04, 2007)
- Sustainable fisheries development high on Region’s agenda (October 03, 2007)
- Forestry operations, monitoring targeted for improvement (October 03, 2007)
- More support for farmers – as Gov’t launches pesticides manual (October 03, 2007)
- Renewed focus on agricultural development in hinterland (October 2, 2007)
- Security at Georgetown Fisheries Wharf under review (October 2, 2007)
- More focus on breeding stock improvement (October 02, 2007)
September, 2007
- Brazilian investors interested in Guyana (September 27, 2007)
- Guyana has great potential for major investments (September 26, 2007)
- Skeldon Sugar Modernisation Project on target (September 26, 2007)
- Food security, main focus of Agriculture Month (September 26, 2007)
- Investigation launched into breach of forestry laws (September 25, 2007)
- Surinamese plans further investment in Guyana (September 24, 2007)
- Gov’t pursuing further mechanisms to tackle piracy (September 24, 2007)
- Gov’t pursuing further D&I upgrading (September 21, 2007)
- Dredging of Mahaica, Mahaicony, Abary Creeks still being pursued (September 20, 2007)
- Livestock development being further pursued (September 18, 2007)
- Quality control regulations being promoted among lumber yard dealers (September 18, 2007)
- Gov’t begins preparation for end-of-year rainy season (September 17, 2007)
- Minister Benn, NDIA team to visit Leguan tomorrow (September 14, 2007)
- Gov’t commences discussion for revival of agricultural activities at prisons (September 13, 2007)
- Government pursuing more activities to develop rice industry (September 13, 2007)
- President intervenes to assist piracy victims (September 12, 2007)
- More focus on rice industry’s growth (September 11, 2007)
- New mechanisms being considered (September 06, 2007)
- Rice Farmers to access VAT-free tractor and combine spares (September 06, 2007)
- Further agricultural development planned for Corentyne (September 06, 2007)
- Participation at Guyana Nite overwhelming (September 03, 2007)
- Gov’t pursuing further growth of non-traditional crop sector (September 03, 2007)
August, 2007
- Rice industry boosted with seed paddy facility at Crane (August 30, 2007)
- Livestock breeding programme being further pursued (August 30, 2007)
- NDIA addressing effects of high tides at Kofi (August 29, 2007)
- Cattle nuisance engaging Agriculture Ministry’s attention (August 29, 2007)
- Forestry sector continually growing (August 28, 2007)
- Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago to collaborate on boosting agriculture (August 27, 2007 )
- GSA aiding government’s diversification thrust (August 23, 2007)
- Heavy rainfall causes minor flooding, pumps working to take off excess (August 23, 2007)
- Forest stakeholders involved in environmental compliance, enforcement seminar (August 20, 2007)
- Guyana Nite (August 20, 2007)
- NARI has to partner with other agencies to aid Government’s diversification drive (August 17, 2007)
- Several major agri-projects underway in Parika (August 16, 2007)
- Gov’t exploring initiatives to address rice farmers’ problems (August 15, 2007)
- New Act to protect business of Guyana Forestry Commission (August 14, 2007)
- Rice farmers seek Government’s intervention to ride current challenges (August 14, 2007)
- Integrate new technologies with traditional practices for competitive agri sector – Minister Persaud (August 3, 2007)
- Forest Bill 2007 tabled (August 3, 2007)
- Simulation planned to test Guyana’s Bird Flu National Capacity and Contingency Plans (August 2, 2007)
July, 2007
- Another poverty reduction initiative launched (July 25, 2007)
- Bill to re-establish Guyana Forestry Commission for debate (July 23, 2007)
- Heightened focus on poultry sector development (July 20, 2007)
- Training personnel critical to sugar industry’s modernisation (July 19, 2007)
- Government continues to prioritise climate change adaptation (July 18, 2007)
- Further drainage assistance for Mahaica and Mahaicony Creeks (July 16, 2007)
- Conservancy project for signing October (July 14, 2007)
- Remain vigilant – Minister Persaud urges citizens (July 13, 2007)
- Agri Ministry promoting cultivation of Sugar Loaf pine in Region 3 (July 12, 2007)
- Conservancy Adaptation Project expected to come on stream this year ( July 12, 2007)
- Tropical wave likely over weekend (July 11, 2007)
- Bee keeping seminar to be held on July 11 and 12 (July 10, 2007)
- Guyana gets $91M UNDP assistance (July 10, 2007)
- Rice Competitiveness Project progressing (July 10, 2007)
- Minister Persaud, Travel Span engage in ethanol talk ( July 09, 2007)
- Great potential exists for ICT development (July 07, 2007)
- D&I improvement underway in several areas (July 06, 2007)
- Monitoring measures still in place for rainfall (July 03, 2007)
- Sugar modernisation project well advanced (July 03, 2007)
- Aquaculture sector continually expanding (July 02, 2007)
- GUYSUCO honours East Berbice ‘Champion’ employees (July 1, 2007)
June, 2007
- Enhancing Security in Fishing Industry (A GINA Feature by Ravena Gildharie)
- Government pursuing other initiatives to assist in farmers’ development (June 29, 2007)
- Fisherfolks urged, heighten cooperation to address issues in sector (June 29, 2007)
- Intense rainfall recorded over past two days (June 28, 2007)
- Government lauds SBDFT’s support to small entrepreneurs (June 28, 2007)
- Millers who issue “bounced” cheques should be prosecuted (June 27, 2007)
- Construction of Parika pack house progressing (June 25, 2007)
- Gov’t exploring more initiatives to support farmers (June 24, 2007)
- Government clamps down on illegal importation of chemicals, pesticides (June 22, 2007)
- Minister Persaud for Region Two (June 21, 2007)
- Region One agri sector continues to benefit from Government’s interventions (June 21, 2007)
- Rice and sugar performance above 2006 figures (June 20, 2007)
- PRCSSP credit component most successful (June 19, 2007)
- PRCSSP stakeholders engaged in systematization seminar (June 18, 2007)
- Major focus on breeding improvement to boost livestock industry (June 15, 2007)
- New regulations for weighing farmers’ rice (June 15, 2007)
- Minister Persaud holds open-day in Mahaica, Mahaicony creeks (June 13, 2007)
- Gov’t dedicated to eradicating oppression and injustice (June 11, 2007)
- Hinterland farmers get more Government support (June 11, 2007)
- $441M spent to date on D&I, other preparatory works (June 08, 2007)
- No leniency for persons guilty of tampering with D&I operations (June 08, 2007)
- IICA urged to help penetrate Caricom market barriers (June 07, 2007)
- Cabinet approves $19.1M drainage and irrigation contract (June 7, 2007 )
- Agriculture sector establishing climate change adaptation plans (June 06, 2007)
- Agri sector to benefit from services of Chinese volunteers (June 06, 2007)
- Minister Persaud inspects Region Five communities (June 05, 2007)
- Broad-based collaboration at all levels critical dimension of way forward - actions at five levels proposed by Guyana’s Agri Minister (June 4, 2007)
- Agriculture Ministry urges authorities to ensure pumps and kokers opened on time (June 3, 2007)
- Minister Persaud urges residents to protect drainage structures (June 3, 2007)
- NDIA continues flood monitoring activities (June 01, 2007)
May, 2007
- Agri Minister inspects East Coast Demerara D&I structures (May 07, 2007)
- Modern fresh juice processing plant commissioned (May 07, 2007)
- Agri Ministry focusing on breeding stock improvement (May 08, 2007)
- Agri-diversification remains priority – Minister Persaud (May 08, 2007)
- Major D&I work ongoing in Water Users locations ( May 11, 2007)
- Imported breeding cows arrive after two-decade hiatus (May 13, 2007)
- Parika backdam Farmers raise high price of fertiliser (May 14, 2007)
- Mahaica Creek farmers engage Agri Minister in drainage talks (May 16, 2007)
- Gov’t to spent $25M on Region Ten D&I (May 16, 2007)
- MMA moves to repossess lands from defaulting rice farmers (May 17, 2007)
- Countywide marketing outreach underway (May 18, 2007)
- MMA’s main D&I system prepared for heavy rainfall (May 18, 2007)
- Agri Minister meets West Berbice farmers (May 19, 2007)
- Gov’t allocates additional $80M to beef up drainage capacity (May 22, 2007)
- More initiatives for better forestry management (May 23, 2007)
- Minister Persaud conducts flood check in Region Three (May 23, 2007)
- Cabinet considering submission to increase D & I capacity (May 24, 2007)
- Over $114.3M in contracts to improve D&I (May 25, 2007)
- Mahaicony Creek under constant flood watch (May 26, 2007)
- Agriculture Minister visits murdered farmer’s family (May 26, 2007)
- Minister Persaud inspects drainage facilities in Corentyne (May 27, 2007)
- Corentyne cattle farmers to benefit from better facilities (May 27, 2007)
- Contractor confident of completing Skeldon factory early in 2008 (May 28, 2007)
- Overexploitation of forests a myth (May 28, 2007)
- New housing area developed for Joe Hook, Grass Hook residents (May 29, 2007)
- Mahaica Creek residents can begin relocating (May 29, 2007)
- WUAs under systemic audit (May 29, 2007)
- Minimal reduction in water levels at EDWC, Mahaica, Mahaicony Creeks (May 30, 2007)
- Conservancy at manageable level (May 31, 2007)
April, 2007
- Large turnout at ‘West Coast Nite’ (April 01, 2007)
- Bio-diesel supply for Region One (April 7, 2007)
- Privatisation of Wauna Oil Palm Estate holds bright prospects for Region One – Agri-Minister (April 11, 2007)
- Major D&I improvement in Region Five (April 16, 2007)
- Minister Persaud outlines Gov’t livestock plans (April 17, 2007)
- Demerara Water Conservancy not in danger (April 18, 2007)
- North Rupununi fishermen can increase income under Arapaima Management Plan (April 23, 2007)
- Agriculture Ministry remembers ‘Sash’ Sawh (April 23, 2007)
- Regional efforts to address climate change ongoing (April 24, 2007)
- Rice Competitiveness Project moving ahead satisfactorily -Project Head (April 24, 2007)
- Proposals being reviewed for bio-fuel investments (April 25, 2007)
- D&I preparations intensify ahead of May/June rains (April 27, 2007)
- Agri. Ministry moves to offer up-to-date information to farmers (April 28, 2007)
March, 2007
- Guyana seeks Japanese Government help in aquaculture and large pelagic development (March 01, 2007)
- Government’s continued support to rice industry assured (March 6, 2007)
- National Climate Committee reactivated (March 08, 2007)
- Most Skeldon factory equipment on site (March 12, 2007)
- Europe has forgotten commitment to ACP countries – President (March 12, 2007)
- Roads and D&I -Region Three focus (March 12, 2007)
- More D&I interventions for Pomeroon communities (March 12, 2007)
- Minister Persaud updates Pomeroon fishermen on plans for sector (March 12, 2007)
- East Demerara Sugar Estates working towards cost reduction (March 14, 2007)
- Gov’t exploring ways to reduce rice production cost (March 14, 2007)
- Ituni and Kwakwani get forestry boost (March 17, 2007)
- Bee-keeping industry expansion plans receiving attention (March 22, 2007)
- First ‘West Coast Demerara Nite’ billed for March 31 (March 23, 2007)
- GMC launches Guyana Shop and Marketing Information Centre (March 24, 2007)
- CWC opens market opportunities for farmers (March 26, 2007)
February, 2007
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