Miner killed in accident at Omai
A man has been killed following a mining accident in Omai Gold Mine in Region Seven (Cuyuni/ Mazaruni on Tuesday, the Ministry of Natural...
Mining industry has to do more to regulate itself – Minister Trotman
The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) will review its management and organisational structure to deal with the many challenges it faces, Minister of...
Anti-gold smuggling laws need to be enforced – Allicock
Gold exports are one of the main sources of revenue that adds significantly to the Guyanese economy. The associated industries of the precious commodity...
Guyana Goldfields Inc. pours 75,000 ounces of gold within six months
The Aurora Mines of Canadian company, Guyana Goldfields Inc. has produced an estimated 75,000 ounces of gold for the first half of this year,...
Guyana seeking membership in extractive industries global body
The Ministry of Natural Resources aims to submit its application for membership to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in November.
Ana Maria Rodriguez, a...
CDC announces emergency response teams for mining communities
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) will be creating systems in mining communities to be first responders in the event of mining related accidents, according...
Minister Trotman receives CoI report into recent mining pit collapse
disappointed by continued negligence leading to loss of life in the mining sector
Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman, today received the final...
Feeling frustrated and blindsided, miners question ‘sinister’ motives by Gov’t, GGMC
- in making ‘sudden, high-handed and authoritarian' policy changes without consultation
Miners are venting their growing frustration over what they described as the “sudden, high-handed...
Four Miles, Region 1 land issues to be resolved in three months
Residents of Four Miles Community in Port Kaituma, Region One, were assured that their outstanding land issues would not only be investigated but, completed...
More mining lands to be opened for Port Kaituma residents
Residents of Port Kaituma, Region One, will be able to sustain their livelihoods, as new mining lands will be opened for miners to operate...
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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...
