Tag: Fisherfolk
Reg. 4 fisherfolk benefit from $150,000 relief grant
Min. Mustapha says gov’t working to implement additional streams of income for fisherfolk says seafood processing plant part of gov’ts ... Read More
Ongoing support delivered as 1,704 fisherfolk receive benefits
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, on Saturday, reaffirmed the government of Guyana’s commitment to the fisheries sector, as he spearheaded a ... Read More
Govt continues to support rice industry with $2.7B injection
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that his government will allocate some $2.7 billion to assist rice farmers amid ... Read More
Fisherfolk to receive $150,000 grant, tax-free support – President Ali
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced a major support package for the nation’s fisherfolk, including a $150,000 cash grant ... Read More
Gov’t to diversify incomes for sugar workers, boost fisherfolk and reduce poverty – President Ali
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has unveiled a strategy aimed at improving the livelihoods of sugar workers, fisherfolk and vulnerable ... Read More
President Ali commits to upgrading Goed Fortuin fishing area
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has pledged a series of critical upgrades to the Goed Fortuin fishing area on the ... Read More
Agri. Ministry to upgrade landing site at Devonshire Castle
On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha met with fisherfolk from the Essequibo Coast to discuss some of the issues ... Read More
Approximately $300M being expended to rehabilitate Mon Repos landing site
Fisherfolk from along the East Coast of Demerara who ply their trade at the Mon Repos/North De Endgragt landing site ... Read More
Government pushing for fisherfolk to get licence from Suriname
The government is actively using diplomatic channels to secure 150 fishing licences for Guyanese fisherfolk from authorities in Suriname. Minister ... Read More
Over 80 per cent of rehabilitation work at Meadow Bank Wharf complete
Rehabilitation of the Meadow Bank Wharf in Georgetown has surpassed 80 per cent completion, with additional works scheduled in the ... Read More