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Govt. urges mining sector to clean up image

As Mining Week 2013 gets underway, the government is calling on all stakeholders to focus on cleaning up the image of the sector in...

Historic gold production target set at 500,000 ounces

The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) is projecting a historic gold production target of 500,000 ounces for 2013 and it is President...

Symbolic walk commence Mining Week activities

Mining Week 2013 activities kicked off this morning  with the symbolic Annual Mining Walk to raise awareness of the mining sector, highlighting challenges...

Miners’ security, tax waivers among issues discussed between GGDMA and President Ramotar

The importance of the mining sector has once again been underscored by the government during a recent meeting with Gold and Diamond Miners Association...

Mining week to focus on promoting green, responsible mining sector

The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment along with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission will host the 10th Biennial Mining week...

Mining School conducts first training exercise

Fifteen students of the Guyana Mining School and Training Centre will be trained over the next five days in various areas preparing them for...

Natural Resources Ministry warns of illegal toll charge in Linden

According to a press release, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment has received numerous complaints from the Guyana Gold & Diamond Miners...

GGMC celebrates 34 years

The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission today celebrated its 34 anniversary. In his message on the observance of the event, Minister of Natural Resources...

Multi Stakeholders’ dialogue held on Extractive Industry

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Robert Persaud says for the extractive industry to be viable it must be linked to the Low...

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...

Recent Articles

Customs Officer charged for exposing genitals to policeman

Jamal Forde, a 36-year-old Customs Officer from Providence, EBD, was who was arrested on 2024-09-03 by Police at the Sparendaam Station, was charged today...

Guyanese wins prestigious Lambeth Cross for outstanding service

Sheran Harper, A.A., has been awarded the Cross of St Augustine for Services to the Anglican Communion, recognising her exceptional contributions over more than...

Brutus slapped with more charges, granted $1.4M bail

Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus has been slapped with additional criminal charges. Brutus, a businessman named Corwin Nicholson and a Police Sergeant named Latoya...

Letter: ‘No’ to electronics and biometrics in 2025 Guyana elections

Dear Editor, Just recently, Anil Nandlall, AG and Minister of Legal Affairs, succinctly and definitively commented that “They (the PNC especially), will do everything within...

GDF Coast Guard opens boat ramp with support from U.S. Southern Command

As part of the United States and Guyana’s strong ongoing military-to-military partnership, the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) formally inaugurated the opening of the boat...

Guyana has “big role” in creating new world order in Global South – PM...

Having already positioned itself as a voice for the Global South, India believes Guyana can play a key role in creating a new world...

$100M allocated to transform Linden’s riverfront

Eight contracts were signed early this morning for the waterfront development of Linden and Wismar. A total of $100 million was allocated to transform the...

Citibank open to establishing office in Guyana

The Government of Guyana in 2023 commenced talks with US-headquartered Citibank and other international financial institutions. On Thursday, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo noted that...

Jagdeo supports “severe penalties” for businesses that tamper with expiry dates on products

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday strongly condemned businesspersons who are involved in tampering with the expiry dates of products and then offering...

Starlink seeking licence to provide internet service in Guyana

Starlink is seeking a licence to provide internet service in Guyana, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has revealed. Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated...