700,000 ounces of gold targeted for 2017
690,000 ounces of gold declared this year
Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman said, yesterday, that his ministry will be aiming for 700,000 ounces...
Broomes to miners: Gov’t is worthy of your contribution
...says $2B earmarked to map entire country for 40 known minerals
Minister within the Ministry of Natural Resources, Simona Broomes has described Budget 2017, during...
Stop the pressure, “betrayal” of miners – Jagdeo urges Govt
Following Government’s decision to first remove a range of concessions afforded to the mining industry and increase taxation and regulations, and its more recent...
Gold miners reject ‘idiotic proposal’ by Govt to accept below-market prices
In addition to removing a range of concessions afforded to the mining industry and increased taxation and regulation that will certainly kill the already...
DUBBED ‘THE ULTIMATE BETRAYAL’: GGDMA, Govt clash over planned removal of mining concessions
Government and the representative mining association of Guyana are at loggerheads over purported plans to rescind widespread concessions granted to the industry.
The concerns were...
Cabinet approves proposed reforms for Gold Board
Cabinet gave its approval for proposals to reform the Guyana Gold Board, Minister of State, Joseph Harmon announced yesterday. The proposals were presented by...
Gold likely to surpass production target
Gold declaration is 94 percent more than it was at this time last year and remains on track to surpass the 555,000 ounces projection...
”A DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN’ – Sunken dredge in Mazaruni River puts children,...
− residents call for authorities to take action
Residents of Upper Mazaruni are concerned that if a sunken dredge in the Mazaruni River is not...
Small miners begin receiving mining claims
More than 50 small miners have been allocated mining claims as government honours its commitment to provide lands for small scale miners in the...
Mohamed’s Enterprise copped Top Dealer award – during Mining Week opening and awards ceremony
President David Granger, last evening, attended the opening ceremony for Mining Week activities, a yearly event organised by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission...
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Hotels urged to increase procurement of goods, services from local suppliers
As the local tourism and hospitality sector grows, subject Minister Susan Rodrigues is calling on hotels to increase their procurement of goods and services...
PM Phillips calls for enhanced US-Caribbean collaboration in energy, security & disaster preparedness
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, has emphasised the need for Caribbean nations to diversify their energy resources and attract greater United States investments...
OMAI engages Linden Technical Institute on skills development for future mine workforce
Avalon Gold Exploration Inc. (Avalon) has been introduced to Linden Technical Institute (LTI) for discussions on future skills and workforce needs linked to the...
More than half of GDF’s fleet deployed in MV Barima response – COI hears
Half of the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) aviation fleet was deployed during operations following the distress alert involving the MV Barima, with six aircraft...
Guyana aims to become leading provider of specialised healthcare services in C’bean – Dr...
Guyana has officially opened the Bethune Round Table 2026, bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers and policymakers from 17 countries to explore ways to strengthen...
New buses boost school transportation for Upper East Bank, highway communities
Two new buses have been added to the Region Four Education Department’s transportation fleet to improve access to education for students living along the...
China Railway subcontractor fatally electrocuted at Sophia
See full statement from the Guyana Power and Light Inc.:
Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved...
Sod turned for $1.6B paddy drying and storage facility at Onderneeming
The Ministry of Agriculture today turned the sod for a $1.6 billion paddy drying and storage facility that will be constructed at Onderneeming, Region...
Opposition Leader & his employees get bail on unlawful gun & ammo possession, obstruction...
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and two of his workers, Mario Mohammed and Eugene Thorne, were today granted bail in the sum of $750,000 each...
Let us continue to support local production – Agri Minister
See full statement from Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, on the ocassion of World Food Day 2026:
On World Food Day 2026, Guyana joins the...
