GGMC, Ministries of Labour & Health inspect mining operations
Inspections were recently conducted on several mining operations in the Puruni area in Region Seven.
The inspections were spearheaded by the Ministries of Labour and...
GGDMA helps small miner get back to operation with donation of Off-Road Motorbike &...
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has responded to the needs of a small miner who is facing difficulty getting back into...
Govt inks deal with GMIN to bolster mining sector workforce
The Government of Guyana, through the Guyana Mining School and Technical Training Centre (GMSTCI), recently signed with GMIN Ventures Guyana Inc. (GMIN) a Memorandum...
Crackdown on gold smuggling will intensify – Minister Bharrat
Urging persons with information on gold smuggling to come forward, Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, has assured that the crackdown on gold smuggling...
1.7 million tonnes of bauxite produced in 2024
Guyana’s bauxite industry is experiencing a significant resurgence. The 1.7 million tonnes of bauxite that was produced in 2024 represents a 225 per cent...
Nearly US$1B earned from gold in 2024 as large-scale producers restart, expand operations
Guyana recorded a sizeable increase in gold production last year, with Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat revealing that gold brought in earnings to...
Gold sector projected to grow by 2.1% for remainder of 2024 amid Govt’s clamp-down...
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government’s efforts to clamp down on gold smuggling and non-declaration of gold have started to bear fruit, with President...
Miners must adapt to new technologies to increase gold recovery rate – Min. Bharrat
With modernisation taking place in each sector, miners are encouraged to adapt to the new technologies to help increase the country’s gold recovery rate.
This...
Chinese Landing urges gov’t to swiftly implement IACHR’s recommendations
The Chinese Landing Village Council has called on the government to swiftly implement the recommendations of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in Precautionary...
Production begins at Mohamed’s US$25M quarry
Production has commenced at Mohamed Enterprise’s quarry, located in the Upper Mazaruni District of Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), and it is on course to produce 500,000 tonnes of stones and aggregates by year-end.
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MV Barima tragedy CoI will not affect prosecution of murder charges against T&HD workers –...
See full statement from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP):
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is an independent office...
Govt to establish Guyana Development Bank offices in every region, recruit staff
With the Guyana Development Bank Bill now passed in the National Assembly, the government has begun preparations to establish the institution, including setting up...
Minister Singh commends outgoing World Bank Group Representative Diletta Doretti for dedicated service to...
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, yesterday received an outgoing courtesy call from the World...
Govt injects $496.3M to establish first State-owned water bottling plant
The National Assembly has approved $496.3 million to advance the GWI’s coastal water supply services by investing in a new water bottling plant to...
Psychosocial support expanded for MV Barima victims, public
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has expanded psychosocial support services for survivors and families affected by the MV Barima tragedy, while...
Govt tables Gaming Authority Bill following calls from religious community for stronger gambling controls
The government has tabled the Gaming Authority Bill in the National Assembly, marking a significant step toward strengthening oversight of Guyana’s rapidly expanding gambling...
Security Interest in Movable Property Amendment Bill passed
The National Assembly on Monday passed the Security Interests in Movable Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill 2026, strengthening Guyana’s legal framework for commercial transactions...
Hire Purchase Amendment Bill passed to improve access to justice
The National Assembly on Monday passed the Hire Purchase (Amendment) Bill 2026, which aims to clarify the legal framework governing disputes arising under the...
Sexual Offences Amendment Bill to be sent to Special Select Committee
The Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2026 has been referred to a special select committee of the National Assembly for further scrutiny following its presentation...
Shadab, Carter lead Vipers to 1st GSL victory
Desert Vipers secured their first victory of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League on Monday night, defeating the San Francisco Unicorns by nine wickets...
