Bank loans to agriculture sector grew by 34.9% since PPP’s return to office –...
Capital investments are the lifeblood of private sector expansion and as such, the banking industry plays an important role in this.
On Friday, Demerara Bank...
GFC reclaiming mined out forestry areas in Regs 1, 7 & 10
Both the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) are involved in reclaiming forests and lands which have been...
Troy Resources termination: Bulk of unpaid royalties racked up since 2018 under APNU/AFC Govt...
While admitting that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) may have dropped the ball by not going after Troy Resources for outstanding royalties, Vice President...
Oko West gold project has potential to be large-scale mine – Govt
…gold already found, exploration continues at Reg. 7
The Oko West gold project, where exploration for gold is being carried out by a Canadian company...
Chinese Landing controversy: GGDMA calls for probe into years of illegalities, tax evasion
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) is calling for investigations to be launched into years of unauthorised mining and other illegalities including...
Govt halts mining operations at Chinese Landing
The Government on Wednesday evening announced that all mining operations at Chinese Landing, Region One (Barima-Waini) have been temporarily halted.
The Parliamentary Affairs and Governance...
Omai finds extensive gold in Wenot in 1st half of 2023
– more drilling planned for current, higher-grade zones
Canadian company Omai Goldmines, which is currently doing gold exploration in its Wenot pit in Region Seven...
Miners, other forestry stakeholders to benefit from map reading, navigation course
The Guyana Mining School and Training Centre Inc. (GMSTCI) has launched a comprehensive map reading and navigation short course to equip miners with the...
Batavia Village leases over 1000 acres of land to mining company
A mining and lease agreement was on Friday signed between Batavia Village Council, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) and EKAA HRIM Earth Resource Management Incorporated, bringing...
Gold production from underground mines to surge in coming years – Bharrat
With the preparatory work currently ongoing on various underground mines in Guyana, Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat believes that over the next two to...
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Families to determine whether Govt salvages sunken MV Barima or preserve it as memorial...
With approximately 30 people still unaccounted for, the government must now decide whether to salvage the sunken MV Barima or preserve the site as...
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...
