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Minister of Agriculture  Zulfikar Mustapha

New trawler licences no cause for concern – Mustapha

The approval of two new trawler licences for seabob fishing operations does not breach the quota of vessels that can operate nor does it threaten the international certification of the trade, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha last night told Stabroek News.

LJP awaits word from GECOM on new Region Eight Councillor

The Liberty and Justice Party (LJP) has said it is awaiting a response from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on replacing the designated candidate for its seat on the Region Eight Regional Democratic Council (RDC),  which is expected to pave the way for the body to be finally sworn in after months  of delay.

One of the two Chimneys at the Uitvlugt Estate which are to be replaced (Photo by Orlando Charles)

Major rehab for Utivlugt estate factory

In the wake of frequent breakdowns at the Uitvlugt Sugar Estate factory, GuySuCo has embarked on a major rehabilitation programme which aims to increase its efficiency and improve production in the first crop of this year.

WWF concerned over new seabob fishing licences

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has expressed concern over the Ministry of Agriculture’s recent approval of two trawler licences for the Atlantic seabob trade, which its local office here has said could lead to overfishing, the loss of trade certification  and collapse of the industry.

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