Japan pledges support to Guyana for phasing out use of mercury
- Guyana has once again demonstrated its commitment internationally to control mercury emissions by signing on to the Minamata Convention on Mercury at...
Environment bond for mining concessions might be increased
- Discussions have commenced on increasing the environment bond for mining and prospecting license. Currently the bonds are deemed to be woefully low.
The...
Phasing out of Mercury will not have severe impact on small miners – Persaud
– Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud is reassuring small miners that the phasing out and eventual elimination of mercury in the...
Miners urged to take precaution during rainy season
Acting Commissioner of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) Newell Dennison is urging miners to be extremely cautious during the rainy season.
Dennison told...
Indigenous people’s rights will be respected as development advances- Minister Persaud
Indigenous leaders from Region Nine were assured of Government’s commitment to further develop the lives of hinterland residents when they met with Minister of...
Miners association supports call for better control measures in Reg. 9
Following is a press release from the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA):
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) supports the position...
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...
Small-scale miners discuss issues affecting industry with President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali, this afternoon, made a commitment to address issues faced by small-scale miners during a meeting at the Arthur Chung Conference...
Canadian Mining Company fails to pay its Guyanese workforce; employees fear exploited
By Kurt Campbell
– Sacre Coeur Minerals Ltd, a Canadian Mining company which holds 100% interest in approximately 978 square kilometers of mineral concessions...
Guyana Goldfields unilaterally transferring workers to contracts
Canada-based mining company Guyana Goldfields has said there was no need for a union to represent its workers. But according to National Mine Workers...
Recent Articles
10 garbage trucks distributed to ECD, EBD NDCs
The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, on Tuesday distributed ten garbage compactor trucks to Neighbourhood Democratic Councils...
GPL seeking to recover $30.6M from China Railway Group following transmission line damage
See full statement from the Guyana Power and Light Inc.:
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) advises that a service interruption at approximately 08:50...
Govt develops real-time oversight dashboard to track national projects
The government is preparing to roll out a monitoring dashboard to track national projects in real-time, Minister of Public Service and Government Efficiency Zulfikar...
Taxi driver dies after crashing into tree at Cullen
A taxi driver lost his life on Tuesday night after the car he was driving crashed into a lamp post and a tree along...
GCAA working with stakeholders to develop curriculum for aviation programme
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) today held a meeting with key stakeholders to shape the structure and strategic direction of the recently launched...
Indar meets GPL on better crisis management, communication during emergencies
Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, held a meeting on Tuesday with executives from the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) and...
Nandlall sounds alarm as some citizens ‘gamble out’ their cash grants
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has raised concerns that some citizens are “gambling out” their cash grants.
Speaking during his programme...
Lima woman gets $100k bail on cybercrime charge
A 29-year-old woman from Lima, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) has been charged with the offence of using a computer system to humiliate a...
Respect work-life balance, protect workers’ mental health – PM urges employers
As Guyana joins the global community in observing World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Mark Phillips has urged...
May 11 deadline set to clear vendors from Cuffy Square
The Georgetown Mayor and City Council (GM&CC) has set a May 11 deadline for the removal and relocation of vendors operating at a key...
