Agri Minister updates fisherfolk on current, future industry upgrades
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha speaks with stakeholders at the meeting
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Saturday met with fishermen from Grove, Ogle, and Meadowbank, to discuss ongoing and planned infrastructural upgrades at several key wharfs along the coast.
During the meeting, Minister Mustapha reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to improving facilities for the fishing community and ensuring the sector’s long-term viability.
Of particular note, the Minister announced that dredging of the channel at Ogle is scheduled to commence in the coming days.
Some of the participants at the meeting
This initiative follows a commitment made to the fishermen by Vice President (VP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo and aims to enhance navigability and safety for fishing vessels operating in the area.
In addition, Minister Mustapha informed the fishermen that a contractor has already been mobilised to remove derelict and dilapidated boats currently docked at the Meadowbank Wharf.
This move is intended to improve safety and sanitation and to facilitate smoother operations at the facility.
In Guyana’s 2025 National Budget, a total of $1.3 billion has been allocated for the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
