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...
Taxes, royalties mandatory on every gold sale – Gold Board
The Guyana Gold Board (GGB) has issued a public notice reminding all licensed gold miners and producers that statutory tax and royalty deductions are...
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PSC supports independent CoI into MV Barima tragedy
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The Private Sector Commission (PSC) once again extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones...
Woman escapes burning Edinburgh home
By: Andrew Carmichael
A 55-year-old woman was forced to flee her home at Lot 1 Edinburgh, East Bank Berbice, on Monday morning after waking to...
Guyana passport among C’bean’s strongest with 88 visa-free destinations
Guyana passport has ranked higher than some of its major Caribbean neighbours according to the 2026 Henley and Partners Passport Index. The index puts...
PM Phillips calls for smarter procurement to modernise Caribbean energy
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips urged deeper regional cooperation and smarter procurement as Guyana advances a modern, diversified and resilient electricity system.
Delivering the...
$11M worth of ganja destroyed at Upper Berbice River farm
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Police ranks, led by a Gazetted Officer, conducted a cannabis eradication exercise at Gaetroy Savannah, Upper Berbice...
Peters Hall businesswoman robbed of over $5M in cash, valuables
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Police are investigating an alleged Robbery Under Arms which occurred on Thursday July 23, 2026, about 14:00hrs...
Amazon Warriors claim top spot with 53-run victory over Lahore Qalandars
The Guyana Amazon Warriors maintained their unbeaten start to the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League, securing a decisive 53-run victory over the Lahore Qalandars...
Ceili Peterson wins historic Bronze to secure Guyana’s 1st Medal at Centennial CAC Games
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (July 26, 2026) – Guyana's Ceili Peterson etched her name into the nation's sporting history on Sunday by capturing the...
GBTI records “solid” half-year with 43% growth in taxed profits
The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) has delivered a “solid” half-year performance, having recorded a 43 per cent increase in profit after...
ExxonMobil Guyana GSL: San Francisco Unicorns secure narrow victory over Perth Scorchers
An unbeaten half-century from Hammad Azam and a decisive four-wicket haul by left-arm fast bowler Ghulam Mudassar guided the San Francisco Unicorns to a...
