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$14.8B invested to construct 6,000 house lots in East Berbice

AS the government accelerates access to housing, $14.8 billion is being injected in infrastructure at Providence, Glasgow and Overwinning on the East Bank of Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), according to Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, who noted that that will support the first phase of works to prepare nearly 6,000 house lots for beneficiaries, […]Infrastructure · East Berbice-Corentyne Read Article

Renewed opportunities a signal of confidence in Guyana’s economy

Dear Editor, I wish to express my optimism and support for the recent announcements made by His Excellency President Irfaan Ali during his visit to Skeldon. The vision outlined for revitalizing the sugar industry while simultaneously opening new opportunities in citrus cultivation and processing is a clear signal of the progress our country is making under the leadership of the President and his Cabinet. For far too long, many of the lands in an…Economy · Skeldon Read Article

Guyana receives proposal from Indian investor to set up sugar factory - ChiniMandi

A proposal to establish a small sugar factory at Skeldon is one of the key initiatives under consideration as the government and private sector collaborate to revitalize Guyana’s agriculture sector. In a press release from the Ministry of Agriculture, Minister Zulfikar Mustapha stated that the government has received an offer from an Indian investor to set up the sugar factory, along with a separate proposal from Trinidad to build a white sugar …Agriculture · Skeldon See the Story

Frustrated Skeldon market vendors demanding immediate fix to leaky roof

Vendors of the Skeldon market, Corentyne, Berbice are demanding a permanent remedy to the porous roof stating that no proper repairs have been done to the gutters and galvanized sheeting roof for a number of years and every time there is heavy rain goods and merchandise are damaged and there is no compensation. The article Frustrated Skeldon market vendors demanding immediate fix to leaky roof appeared first on Stabroek News.Americas · Skeldon Read Article

A letter to the editor on the rice policy and situation in Guyana

Dear Editor, I read with concern a recent commentary attributed to a former Minister, published on September 23, 2025, in the newspapers, in which he described subsidies to rice farmers as a “misuse of taxpayers’ money.” This perspective not only diminishes the realities faced by rice farmers but also overlooks the broader economic and food security implications of state support to the sector. President Irfaan Ali has been unequivocal in his Gov…Skeldon · Skeldon Read Article

BCB 2-Day 1st-Division Tournament: RHT NAMILCO clinch semi-final spot after crushing Skeldon

Kevin Sinclair The strong Rose Hall Town (RHT) NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour First-Division Team have advanced to the semi-finals of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB)-organised two-day competition. They crushed the Skeldon Community Centre Cricket Club by an innings and 75 runs in a fourth-round match at the Skeldon Ground, to advance as the runners-up in Zone B. In glorious weather, the home team won the toss and elected to bat, despite the presence …Skeldon · Skeldon Read Article

President Ali’s approach at Skeldon is a responsible strategy to maximise underutilised resources, create jobs, and promote development

Dear Editor, I read with concern the article on the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) published in the local media on September 19, 2025. The piece appeared to suggest that His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali is seeking to move away from sugar production, despite his repeated and emphatic statements that “sugar is here to stay”. I have remained largely silent on matters relating to the Guyanese sugar industry while awaiting the completion of t…Skeldon · Skeldon Read Article

President Ali advocates multi-crop model, encourages citrus alongside sugarcane - Guyana Chronicle

– Skeldon farmers urged to embrace science-driven, market-oriented agriculture By Bebi Shafeah Oosman PRESIDENT Irfaan Ali has called on private cane farmers in the Skeldon, Upper Corentyne area to significantly ramp up agricultural production and fully utilise their land holdings as he cautioned that ongoing government investments in infrastructure must be matched by tangible increases […]Agriculture · Skeldon Read Article

Plans for Juice Factory, Crop Diversification at Skeldon – Pres Ali

…as soil analysis, digital platforms, other proposals on the cards for Skeldon private cane farmers President Dr Irfaan Ali has outlined ambitious plans for crop diversification and agro-processing in Skeldon, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), including the establishment of a juice factory in partnership with Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL). President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali addressing private cane farmers in Skeldon, Berbice, Region Six (Eas…Americas · Skeldon See the Story

Farmers Press Ali on Grading, Canals and Production Costs During Skeldon Visit

Cane and rice farmers in Skeldon yesterday pressed President Irfaan Ali on issues ranging from unfair grading of their produce, clogged canals in Black Bush Polder, and the need to lower production costs, even as they offered proposals to ease prices for consumers. The article Farmers press Ali on grading, canals and production costs during Skeldon visit appeared first on Stabroek News.Farming · Skeldon See the Story

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$14.8B invested to construct 6,000 house lots in East Berbice

Renewed opportunities a signal of confidence in Guyana’s economy

Guyana receives proposal from Indian investor to set up sugar factory - ChiniMandi

Frustrated Skeldon market vendors demanding immediate fix to leaky roof

A letter to the editor on the rice policy and situation in Guyana

BCB 2-Day 1st-Division Tournament: RHT NAMILCO clinch semi-final spot after crushing Skeldon

President Ali’s approach at Skeldon is a responsible strategy to maximise underutilised resources, create jobs, and promote development

President Ali advocates multi-crop model, encourages citrus alongside sugarcane - Guyana Chronicle

Plans for Juice Factory, Crop Diversification at Skeldon – Pres Ali

Farmers Press Ali on Grading, Canals and Production Costs During Skeldon Visit

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$14.8B invested to construct 6,000 house lots in East Berbice

Renewed opportunities a signal of confidence in Guyana’s economy

Guyana receives proposal from Indian investor to set up sugar factory - ChiniMandi

Frustrated Skeldon market vendors demanding immediate fix to leaky roof

A letter to the editor on the rice policy and situation in Guyana

BCB 2-Day 1st-Division Tournament: RHT NAMILCO clinch semi-final spot after crushing Skeldon

President Ali’s approach at Skeldon is a responsible strategy to maximise underutilised resources, create jobs, and promote development

President Ali advocates multi-crop model, encourages citrus alongside sugarcane - Guyana Chronicle

Plans for Juice Factory, Crop Diversification at Skeldon – Pres Ali

Farmers Press Ali on Grading, Canals and Production Costs During Skeldon Visit