Tag: drainage and irrigation
Systems being put in place to address flooding in Region Six
Region Six officials are working aggressively to ensure that all systems are in place to help farmers alleviate the loss ... Read More
Gov’t to expend $115B on D&I, climate resilience in 5 years – GS Jagdeo
The government will be investing a staggering sum of $115 billion during its tenure to improve the nation’s drainage and ... Read More
Advancing drainage systems, mega projects part of agri modernisation plan
The government will be allocating some $26 billion to ensure the advancement of drainage and irrigation systems across the country, ... Read More
Cane Grove farmers to access new systems to boost agriculture production
A number of systems are being put in place to improve agricultural activities and production for residents, specifically farmers residing ... Read More
East Bank Demerara residents to benefit from new pump station at Craig
To mitigate flooding in many farming areas while increasing food productivity, residents along the East Bank corridor will soon benefit ... Read More
$497M dredge commissioned at Little Diamond Sluice
A first-of-its-kind, self-propelled Cutter Head Dredge valued at over $497 million was commissioned on Saturday at the Little Diamond Sluice ... Read More
Drainage works in South Ruimveldt to begin within a week
South Ruimveldt, Georgetown residents will now benefit from better drainage and irrigation, as several canals, trenches, and drains in the ... Read More
Over $165M in contracts awarded to Albouystown, West La Penitence contractors for community development
Thirty-five contracts for the rehabilitation of bridges, roads and the desilting of drains were awarded to contractors from Albouystown and ... Read More
Over $5B in drainage and irrigation upgrades for Region Three – Vice President
─ $1.3B already expended to improve pump capability The PPP/C Government will be injecting more than $5 billion to strengthen ... Read More
Revetment works underway at La Union sluice
Rice farmers in La Union and surrounding communities in Region Two will soon benefit from much-needed revetment works on the ... Read More