Tag: fisheries

$1.2B allocated to advance fisheries, aquaculture industry

$1.2B allocated to advance fisheries, aquaculture industry

- January 18, 2024

With increased focus on increasing production in the agriculture sector, a sum of $1.2 billion has been allocated to develop ... Read More

Brackish water shrimp earns $1.3B between Jan to Nov 2023

Brackish water shrimp earns $1.3B between Jan to Nov 2023

- January 3, 2024

Guyana earned approximately $1.3 billion from the production of brackish water shrimp for the period between January to November 2023. ... Read More

Decline in fish catches a global issue

Decline in fish catches a global issue

- December 5, 2021

Guyana’s fisheries industry is not the only one battling with a decline in fish catches. Researchers have declared the concern ... Read More

EPA investigating oil spill claim offshore Guyana

EPA investigating oil spill claim offshore Guyana

- December 5, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Sunday that it is investigating claims of an oil spill offshore Guyana. The announcement ... Read More

Measures being put in place to ensure sustainable fishing industry

Measures being put in place to ensure sustainable fishing industry

- August 26, 2021

The Ministry of Agriculture has commenced engagements with the United States Economic Affairs Department to address some of the challenges ... Read More

Govt proposes $293M budget for fisheries, aquaculture industry

Govt proposes $293M budget for fisheries, aquaculture industry

- February 16, 2021

The emerging Fisheries and Aquaculture Industry will see significant growth with the $293 million provision the Government has proposed in ... Read More

$40M in liabilities uncovered in Fisheries Department

$40M in liabilities uncovered in Fisheries Department

- August 11, 2020

— Fisheries Advisory Board to be revamped — Minister working to rectify issues DPI, Guyana, Tuesday, August 11, 2020 On ... Read More

Fisheries Dept poised to help propel agri-sector

Fisheries Dept poised to help propel agri-sector

- October 22, 2019

DPI, Guyana, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture Hon. Valerie Adams-Yearwood said the Ministry’s Fisheries Department ... Read More

Agri-Minister pledges full support for fishermen 

Agri-Minister pledges full support for fishermen 

- June 29, 2018

DPI, Guyana, Friday, June 29, 2018 In observance of Fisherfolk Day 2018, the Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder maintained his ministry's ... Read More