In Guyana, a distillery is taking measures that will reduce pollution and generate clean energy. Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) has almost completed construction of a Bio-Methanisation plant, which is expected to help it slash fuel costs, in an environmentally-friendly way. … The Bio-Methanisation plant is expected to convert waste from the distillery to methane gas [...]
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guyana zoo in need of improvement
In March, the Stabroek News reported on what they described as “deplorable” conditions at the zoo in Georgetown, Guyana. In her natural habitat the lioness is among the strongest and fastest of predators. Running as she hunts for food in the rolling grasslands of Africa keeps her healthy. At the Zoological Park in Georgetown she [...]
guyana, brazil sign agricultural agreement
As the first ever summit between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the government of Brazil continues in Brasilia, Brazil’s neighbour, Guyana, announces the signing of a major agricultural agreement between those two countries: Guyana and Brazil are expected to sign a major agreement, tomorrow, that will accelerate cross border agricultural investments, especially in the Rupununi. [...]
Guyana’s President Jagdeo will donate UNEP prize money to indigenous groups
A quick update with more information on President Bharrat Jagdeo’s Champion of the Earth award. President Jagdeo has announced that he will donate the US$40,000 cash prize to Amerindian communities in Guyana.
Guyana’s Bharrat Jagdeo: a 2010 Champion of the Earth
On Earth Day this yesterday, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced the President of Guyana, Mr Bharrat Jagdeo, to be one of six Champions of the Earth laureates for 2010. From the UNEP press release: Seoul (Republic of Korea), 22 April 2010 – The 2010 Champions of the Earth, the United Nations’ highest awards [...]
prospecting for uranium in guyana
A Canadian uranium exploration company is commercial-scale deposits of uranium ore will be found in Guyana. Prime Minister Samuel Hinds said the company, U308, has so far found traces of potential deposits of seven million pounds of uranium ore and was hoping to find an additional 50 million pounds to make commercial mining feasible. “They [...]
caribbean bananas threatened by black sigatoka disease
Caribbean banana producers are worried about the spread of Black Sigatoka through the region, and its effects on the livelihoods of banana farmers. From the American Phytopathological Society: Black Sigatoka, which is also known as black leaf streak, causes significant reductions in leaf area, yield losses of 50% or more, and premature ripening, a serious [...]
Guyana’s coconut industry booming
Reports from Guyana indicate that that country’s coconut industry is flourishing. Coconut exports dramatically increased tenfold last year earning $120M as compared to almost $16M in 2008. According to figures tabulated by the New Guyana Marketing Corporation (New GMC), more than 2,700 tonnes of coconut was shipped out. Only 268 tonnes were recorded for the [...]
