Gov’t makes gold standard obligations compulsory
By Kurt Campbell
– The non – enforceable gold standards obligations which Guyana voluntarily adopted in 2010 are now compulsory and legally enforceable,...
GGDMA, President Ramotar worried about declining gold declaration
– The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has called for increased gold declarations, improved Guyana Gold Board performance and better monitoring...
New Unit launched to track illegal mining, deforestation
By Kurt Campbell
– Guyana’s first Geospatial Information Management Unit has been officially launched at an event on Thursday, April 10.
The expectation and aim...
Curbing illegal, irresponsible mining – Persaud restates Gov’t commitment
By Kurt Campbell
– Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud during his contribution to the ongoing budget debate on Friday, April 04 restated...
University of Texas seeks mining collaboration with Guyana
- The University of Texas is looking to include Guyanese students in their curriculum to have experiments done with other students from across...
Persaud advocates for support in eliminating mercury in mining at ECLAC Forum
– Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Robert Persaud has once again underscored the importance of the International Community in supporting countries...
Sand Miners owe Gov’t $132M in Royalties; Persaud urges better monitoring
- Sand miners currently owe the Guyana government at total of $132M in Royalties. This revelation was made by Minister of Natural Resources...
Mining activity plummets in wake of falling gold prices; over 100 excavators repossessed
By Kurt Campbell
– President of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) Patrick Harding says despite breaking the record on gold production in...
Natural Resources Ministry prohibits mining operations at Parabara Road, GHRA welcomes decision
– The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) has welcomed the decision of Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Robert Persaud to issue...
Mining sector braces for impact of blacklisting
- The recent blacklisting by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF), though it will not affect the market for gold will have...
Recent Articles
Rice farmers to get cash payouts as Pres. Ali announces $3B support
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced a new $3 billion investment to support rice farmers, as the government intensifies consultations to determine...
Human Services Ministry launches “FRENO” initiative to gather public feedback on its services
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has launched a new initiative aimed at gathering feedback from the public on its various services...
Over 438 job connections made via Skills Connect app
Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, has revealed that the government’s Skills Connect app has already facilitated 438 job connections,...
Toka Village wins regional tourism award
Guyana continues to gain regional recognition for its commitment to sustainable and community-led tourism, with Toka Village (Inni Lodge), Region 9, being named the...
60th Independence Diamond Jubilee Sports Tournament launched
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports last evening launched the 60th Independence Diamond Jubilee Sports Tournaments at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, setting...
11-Y-O child attacked after writing NGSA
An 11-year-old pupil sitting the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) at Edinburgh Primary School was allegedly attacked by two fellow students on Wednesday, moments...
Poor digital literacy posing challenges with single window system – Croal
Over 6000 persons have utilised the Housing Ministry’s Single Window System since the programme was launched, but there have been challenges with digital literacy...
Letter: MoH responds to claims by APA’s President at UN
The Ministry of Health notes with alarming concern the statement recently made by the President of the Amerindian Peoples’ Association, Mr Lemmel Thomas, at...
Local JV commissions landmark iNOVaTHERM™ technology to improve waste management in O&G sector
Sustainable Environmental Solutions (SES), a local joint venture established by Gaico Construction, Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI), and Lamor Corporation, has commissioned its state-of-the-art...
Man dies in Potaro Road accident
A man identified as Venencio Rodrigues has died in an accident along the Bartica-Potaro Road, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
The accident occurred on Saturday, April 25.
Rodrigues...
