90-year old mining enterprise switches to mercury-free mining
One of the country's oldest and more established mining companies - Correia Mining Company - is ending the use of mercury in its gold...
Surinamese investor seeks to cash in on Guyana’s mining boom
A Surinamese is the latest foreign investor to pursue opportunities in Guyana's expanding mining sector. Already a number of Canadian, US, Brazilian, Indian and...
Investigators will not treat TIP Hero any different from others – Police
The Guyana Police Force today made it clear that President of the Guyana Women Miners’ Association (WGMA), Simona Broomes will not be treated any...
Women Miners’ President files official complaint with DPP’s Office
President of the Guyana Women Miners’ Organisation (GWMO], Simona Broomes has filed an official complaint against her arrest at the Chambers of the Director...
Public Works Ministry intervenes in KwakwaniItuni protest
Road users continued their protest today in relation to the state of the roads in the Ituni and Linden mines area.
The protesters blocked access...
Coconut is a suitable replacement for mercury in mining – IAST Executive Director
Executive Director of the Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (IAST) Dr. Suresh Narine noted that Guyana could look at the possibility of mercury...
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...
Recent Articles
Vaping restrictions timely, necessary – Muslim community
See full statement below:
Muslim Community Statement on Vaping
The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) and the Muslim Youth Organisation of Guyana (MYO) offer their...
Govt reaffirms commitment to extractive sector governance at EITI Meeting
The Government of Guyana reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability in the extractive sector at the recent EITI Board meeting and Global Conference...
Pres Ali announces restrictions on vape imports amid public health concerns
President Irfaan Ali on Saturday announced restrictions on the importation of vaping products into Guyana, citing growing concerns over their use among children and...
1 arrested after multi-million-dollar robbery on Essequibo Coast
Police on the Essequibo Coast have arrested one person in connection with an armed robbery committed on a staff attached to a popular hardware...
Guyana secures upgrade in OECD country risk classification
... Finance Minister says move a major signal of confidence in Guyanese economy
Georgetown, Ministry of Finance, October 17, 2026: The Ministry of Finance is...
Guyana prioritising development before investing oil funds – Bharrat
Although a Natural Resource Fund (NRF) Investment Committee is already in place, the Guyana Government is not yet ready to invest funds held in...
GDF gets 21 newly qualified paratroopers
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has added 21 newly qualified paratroopers to its pool of airborne personnel thus adding to the specialised options available...
ICC to appoint expert to determine deadlock over US$214.4M Exxon cost claim
The International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has been tasked with appointing a sole expert as efforts continue to...
New $180M Onderneeming Community Facility creates space for youth development, stronger ties in Reg....
A space for children to play, families to spend time together, youths to build skills and neighbours to connect as a community — the...
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...
