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Guyana fisheries and aquaculture development

Overview

Guyana has expanded its cage fish farming programme to 43 communities, specifically targeting hinterland and Indigenous regions. The initiative provides villages with cages, fingerlings, feed, and technical training to transition communities from dependents to commodity producers.

To support this growth, the government is integrating scientific research into its investment strategy to ensure sustainable production and protect aquatic habitats. The 2026 Budget has allocated G$1.5 billion toward the sector, focusing on infrastructure, monitoring, and the broader value chain, including fishers, processors, and vendors.

Entities

Guyana · Zulfikar Mustapha · Fisheries Department · University of Guyana · Ministry of Agriculture

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Guyana prioritizes scientific research for fisheries investment

    Guyana is linking its G$1.5 billion fisheries development budget to scientific research to ensure sustainable aquaculture growth and protect aquatic habitats and local livelihoods.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Guyana expands cage fish farming to 43 communities

    Guyana has expanded its cage fish farming programme to 43 communities, primarily in hinterland regions, to boost local income and protein access through government-supported aquaculture.

Sources

dpi.gov.gy · guyanatimesgy.com · inewsguyana.com · investguyana.com · kaieteurnewsonline.com