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New FAO-led study highlights improving productivity key to reducing antibiotic use in livestock

–global antibiotic use in livestock could rise by almost 30 per cent by 2040 A NEW study led by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and research partners highlights that improving livestock productivity is key to achieving substantial reductions in global antibiotic use. Without targeted interventions, antibiotic use in livestock is […]
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Two reasons why the PPP is growing, and others are not

I HAVE interacted with each of the major parties enough to make a judgment on their modus operandi. Of course, I gave 15 years of service to the AFC and interacted with the PNCR at the operational level quite a bit during the period of coalition, and over the last two years, my political sojourn […]
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Essequibo Coast mandirs unite for Dharmic Sabha Chowtaal Samelan

MANDIRS from across Region Two gathered on Sunday to participate in the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDS) Essequibo Coast Praant’s Annual Chowtaal Samelan, held at the Badrinaath Ashram in Spring Garden. The event featured vibrant Chowtaal singing by members of the various mandirs, heralding the arrival of Phagwah, the festival of colours. Among the distinguished […]
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Guyanese author releases second book

“SUBMISSION, The Key to Transformation” is a thought-provoking book written by talented Guyanese author, dance director and public relations officer, Alicia Martin. The book contains three chapters: Anatomy of Submission; The Cyclical Nature of Life and Living and Staying Transformed – each offering a wide range of knowledge, experience and insights that guide and edify […]
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IMF supports govt’s efforts to upgrade human resources, foster growth

THE government’s initiatives to promote inclusive growth, economic diversification, and address labour shortages and skill gaps through vocational training and education are receiving support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). “Staff supports the authorities’ efforts to foster inclusive growth, economic diversification, and upgrading of labour skills. Addressing labour shortages and skill mismatches through training and […]
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Some 9 million bags of paddy to be harvested this crop – Min. Mustapha

DURING a meeting with rice farmers from the West Coast of Demerara (Region 3) on Friday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, said that approximately 9,000,000 bags of paddy are expected to be harvested in the first crop of 2025. He said that over the last four years, the government has invested in infrastructure to support the […]
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3 more women receive $1.5M in business grants from First Lady

IN observance of International Women’s Day yesterday (Saturday, 2025-03-08) First Lady, Mrs. Arya Ali provided three business grants totalling $1,500,000 to three women to fund the expansion of their small businesses. Those who received the grants were 31-year-old Saudia Edghill of Buxton, ECD; 36-year-old Junice Welcome of Kuru Kururu on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway; and 46-year-old […]
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GAWU: Women workers are essential to our nation’s economic and social well-being

THE Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) extends its solidarity to women around the globe as we commemorate International Women’s Day. This significant occasion serves as a tribute to the remarkable achievements and contributions of women across all sectors while also reinforcing the ongoing pursuit of gender equality, justice, and empowerment. As a union […]
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