Largest diamond ever found in Angola is 404 carats – and nearly flawless
An astounding 404.2-carat diamond, the largest diamond ever discovered in Angola , was recently unearthed. This diamond, at almost 3 inches wide is the width...
New GGMC Board to address challenges in Mining Sector
Minister of Natural Resources, Mr. Raphael Trotman, today, charged the newly inducted Chairman and Board members of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC)...
Concerns grow as SOCU seizes more jewellery
Jewellery traders and other members of the local gold business community are growing worried over what is developing into a consistent raiding and seizure...
Mining industry a ‘colossal driving force’ behind Guyana’s economy – GGDMA
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) said it has noted with concern the recent published comments by Chairman of the Guyana Revenue...
$4B allocated for Hinterland Development – Agri. Station to be constructed on 4,000...
The Government has announced that it will be investing over $4 billion this year in support of the Plan of Action for Hinterland Development.
According...
Mahdia’s township status to be delayed
The move to clear the way for the hinterland community of Mahdia in Region Eight to become a town, before May 26, 2016 may be delayed...
Gov’t to “review and assess number of licensed gold dealers”
– In a bid to crack down on smuggling of gold and ensure that all produce is declared, the Government says it will...
Gold Board’s Bartica office to be re-opened for December
- The Guyana Gold Board’s (GGB) Bartica office, which was closed in 2014 under the former administration after allegations of gold tampering surfaced,...
Miners to face increased environmental bond
– The current low environmental bond for the gold mining sector bond is to be increased.
This was disclosed by Minister of Governance Raphael...
Mining concessions to be reviewed
- Government will soon be moving to review mining concessions as it seeks to ensure that mining interests are in conformity with the...
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Ransacked Angoy’s Avenue home goes up in flames
Both the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) have launch investigations after it was discovered that a two-storey house at...
Parliament approves $54.9B to advance Govt’s development projects
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, today successfully piloted Supplementary Financial Paper Number 1 of...
Govt tables Loan Agreements for major development projects across Guyana
The Government has concluded a series of financing agreements that together advance some of the country’s most important infrastructure and development priorities: a modern...
NRF balance amounted to just under US$4B as of May 2026 – Finance Minister...
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, today presented the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) Annual Report...
‘Do not allow MV Barima tragedy to become a source of division’ – Pres....
Despite protests from members of the opposition, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall on Monday afternoon delivered a message from the...
GOGEC confident that CoI will provide valuable recommendations to enhance maritime operations
See full statement from the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber:
The Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC) welcomes the Government of Guyana's decision...
CoI members inspire confidence that inquiry will be thorough, independent, credible – GCCI
See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry:
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) welcomes the Government's decision to establish...
Pres. Ali announces HEART Initiative to mobilise financial & other support for those affected...
See full statement from President Dr Irfaan Ali:
We are still in the shadow of that dark hour when the sea claimed the lives of...
PSC supports independent CoI into MV Barima tragedy
See full statement from the Private Sector Commission:
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...
