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...
Environment bond for mining concessions might be increased
- Discussions have commenced on increasing the environment bond for mining and prospecting license. Currently the bonds are deemed to be woefully low.
The...
Persaud calls for reduction in cost of gold production at UN Seminar
- A delegation from Guyana; led by Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Robert Persaud consisting of both private and public sector...
Gold could rake in US$1 billion this year
- As of today, November 1, gold declaration stood at 438, 000 ounces, and with 2 months to go, the sector could well...
Mining sector out of control – GHRA
- The executive committee of the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) has issued a statement expressing its concern about what it says is...
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Gold miner shot dead by security guard at Sands Backdam
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police are investigating an alleged murder which occurred on Monday, July 6, 2026, about 11:50hrs at Sands...
“Cat Man” stabbed to death; 20-Y-O suspect arrested
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police are investigating an alleged murder which occurred on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, about 00:00hrs at Haswell,...
Works progressing on sugar refinery, fertiliser plant in Reg. 3
Work is progressing steadily on two major private investment projects in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara): a white sugar refinery and a fertiliser blending...
Traffic lights for Heroes Highway
Traffic lights are being installed at several major intersections along the Heroes Highway.
Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner, Mahendra Singh told this publication that the traffic...
US run at FIFA World Cup ends with 4-1 loss to Belgium
The United States are out of the World Cup as Belgium eliminated the co-hosts in the last 16 at Seattle Stadium on Monday evening.
The...
Children awaiting heart surgery to get treatment within two months – Pres. Ali
For families anxiously waiting for their children to receive life-saving heart surgery, relief is on the horizon as the government prepares to offer the...
Spain scores late to eliminate Portugal from FIFA 2026 World Cup
Spain’s late goal eliminated Portugal from the 2026 World Cup and may have just put an end to the illustrious international career of Cristiano...
Scorchers XI Squad Named For GSL
The Perth Scorchers XI have named a 14-player squad packed with international talent for the 2026 ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League in Guyana.
The 2026...
Firefighters trained to investigate fires, build court-ready cases
Firefighters have completed specialised training in the fundamentals of fire investigation, equipping them with the skills to investigate both small and large fires, preserve...
Origins Fashion inspires creativity, advances Orange Economy
The final evening of the Origins Fashion Festival 2026 concluded on a high note on Sunday, with patrons praising the event for celebrating Guyanese...
