Guyana launches premium-free crop insurance for rice farmers
Guyana on Tuesday launched premium-free crop insurance for the country's 6,000 rice farmers to reduce the financial risk associated with ...
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GWI trashes PPP extortion claims
GWI CEO Dr Richard Van West Charles The Guyana Water Incorporated is not too pleased with a press statement issued ...
Caribbean warned about rain-related disasters after drought ends mid-year
The drought conditions which have affected the region since late 2014 / early 2015 are expected to subside by the ...
Guyana intensifies water search
GWI Chief Executive speaking to stakeholders about the level of the East Demerara Water Conservancy. Even as hospitals and restaurants ...
Drought forces water rationing in areas of Georgetown
Shelter Belt Water Treatment Plant, Vlissengen Road, Georgetown (Kaieteur News photo) Rationing of water being supplied to residents of Georgetown ...
Drought affecting agri sector
The drought has begun battering Guyana’s agriculture sector, forcing authorities to begin pumping water into the drying up conservancies. Briefing ...
GWI urges conservation as Water conservancy dries up
With an ongoing dry spell expected to last until May of this year, the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is urging ...
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