4 mining deaths so far in 2026
Four individuals have lost their lives thus far this year while working in the mining sector, but the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC)...
G Mining Ventures to hire 2500 workers for Oko West Gold Project
G Mining Ventures, a Canadian-owned gold mining company, has announced plans to hire up to 2500 workers as construction advances on its Oko West...
3 foreign nationals jailed for illegal gold mining at Iwokrama Protected Area
Ongoing efforts of the Iwokrama International Centre, together with support from the Government of Guyana agencies, to stem the illegal gold mining situation within...
South Rupununi leaders welcome Govt’s sustained engagement on Marudi mining operations
Village leaders in the Deep South of Region Nine are welcoming increased engagement surrounding mining activities in the Marudi Mountains.
On Sunday, the South Rupununi...
Miners can now access updated mineral data free
In keeping with the government’s promise to improve access to mining data, the Ministry of Natural Resources is proud to announce the release of...
225 land allocations up for grabs with rollout of new initiative to support small...
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The Ministry of Natural Resources announces the rollout of a new “Troy-like” land allocation model aimed at expanding access to mining lands...
Lotteries for mining areas will be held in April & May – GGMC
President Dr Irfaan Ali is scheduled to meet with small-scale miners from Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) on February 6.
This was announced by the Ministry of...
9 more charged as crackdown on illegal mining continues
The Natural Resources Ministry on Saturday reported that nine other individuals were arrested, charged, and brought before the courts during January 2026 for breaches...
Guyana sets 2026 gold declaration target at 510,450 ounces
Backed by significant investments in the gold mining sector and strengthened Government efforts to curb unlawful practices, the administration expects gold declarations to rise...
Bauxite operations to restart in Berbice River
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has announced that bauxite operations will restart in the Berbice River “where it had seized in 2020 due to...
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Bus driver dies after crashing into utility pole on Essequibo Coast
A 63-year-old minibus driver, Felix Thorman, was killed on Saturday night after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a utility pole on...
Government Service Centre launched in Lethem
The Government of Guyana has brought essential public services closer to residents of Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), with the establishment of a Government...
CANU wary of heightened attempts to use Guyana as transshipment for narco trafficking
With an increase in the amount of drugs intercepted in Guyana during the first half of this year, the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has...
Pomeroon man dies after colliding with boat operated by 11-Y-O
A mishap along the Pomeroon River, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), on Saturday has claimed the life of 28-year-old Ron Jacabus, a miner of Kabakuburi, Upper...
Linden chef killed in 3-vehcile collision along Linden Highway
A chef has become Guyana’s latest road fatality following a three-vehicle collision on Friday evening in the vicinity of Loo Creek, Linden/Soesdyke Highway.
The dead...
“Game changer” Regional Food Hub on schedule for completion – Mustapha
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has described the Regional Food Hub currently under construction at Yarrowkabra on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway as a major investment that...
“Delays will no longer be tolerated” – Min. Ramraj orders assessment on way forward...
Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Madanlall Ramraj, has ordered an immediate review of the Hague Back Road Project following serious complaints from...
Govt advancing land regularisation efforts in Regions 2, 4 & 5
Attorney General & Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall SC MP, and Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith, convened a meeting...
CANU destroys over G$429M worth of drugs
The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) today conducted a massive narcotic destruction exercise, disposing of a combined total of 1,243.3488 kilogrammes (kg) of narcotics with...
42 officers undergo arms training at GDF
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is conducting the Skill-at-Arms Course (SAAC) 2026-01 at the Colonel John Clarke Military School (CJCMS), Tacama in Region 10...
