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Beaten Rupununi farmer dies
A Rupununi farmer, who was allegedly beaten by several men almost two weeks ago, died on Sunday, police said.He has...
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Guyana takes on mass preparation approach to tackle Ebola
Two participants demonstrating the correct usage of protective gear during one of the presentations (GINA photo)Guyana has a mass preparedness...
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CARDI’s overworked, underpaid staff complain to Board of Governors
Wary of fruitless negotiations, staff and pensioners of the cash-strapped Caribbean Agricultural Research Institute (CARDI) have complained bitterly about a...
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World Bank financing secondary education access, East Coast Dem flood reduction programmes
Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh (centre), Sophie Sirtaine, Director of the Caribbean Country Management Unit of the World Bank (immediately...
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Privatizing sugar industry key to success – Jamaica Agri Minister
Jamaica’s Agriculture Minister, Derrick Kellier .Jamaica’s Agriculture Minister, Derrick Kellier on Friday believed that privatization is the key to a...
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Barbados’ Chief Agri Officer is CARDI’s new boss
Incoming Executive Director of the Caribbean Agricultural Research Development Institute, Barton Clarke (Demwaves photo) The new boss of the cash-strapped Caribbean...
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FAO official urges collaboration among aid agencies in Haiti
FAO's John The Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Caribbean Coordinator, Dr. John “Deep” Forde has urged international organizations to coordinate...
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Young Jamaican team wins AgriHack Talent Caribbean contest at 13th Caribbean Week of Agriculture
Guyana's Minister of Health, Dr, Leslie Ramsammy (left) with the first place winners of AgriHack Talent Caribbean contestAnd the winner...
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NAREI to join regional fight against Black Sigatoka
Director of the Centre for Agricultural Research in Suriname (CELOS) Dr. Inez Damon and Executive Director of the Caribbean Agricultural...
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NGO disappointed with region’s response to Year of Family Farmers
Jethro GreenePARAMARIBO, Suriname, Oct 9 -- The head of a regional network of small farmers has expressed disappointment with the...
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