Fourth mining fatality recorded for 2019
Illegal mining has been cited as the cause for most, if not all, of the recent mining fatalities that occurred during the first quarter...
Aurora Gold Mine ready for underground exploration in Guyana
Guyana Goldfields, the owner of Aurora Gold Mine (AGM), located in the north-west of Guyana’s Mazaruni Region, is set to begin underground mining very...
Discussions with RUSAL progressive – Bauxite Union
There have been significant improvements in the discussions held on Tuesday between the Guyana Bauxite and General Workers Union (GBGWU) and the Russian-owned bauxite...
Government threatens to shut down RUSAL
After a series of protests by various stakeholders in Guyana against the recent actions of Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc (BCGI), which is owned...
Miner buried alive as pit caves in
A miner was on Thursday last buried alive after a mining pit caved in at Ominaik Village, Upper Mazaruni River.
The dead man has been...
Mining operation that resulted in child’s death was operating illegally- Police
The 11-year-old child who was killed in a mining pit cave-in on Thursday was reportedly working on a legitimate operation that was illegally being...
Punter crushed to death as pit caves in at Arakaka
A woman was killed on Tuesday after a mining pit caved in on her while punting for gold at Arakaka Backdam, North West District....
Guyana Goldfields production guidance down by 50%
...Net loss for the third quarter of 2018 amounted to US $2.2 million
The Guyana Goldfields Inc. reported a 50 per cent downward third...
Consultations in progress for design of mining policy
The team commissioned to develop a strategic ten-year national mining policy framework is expected to produce a draft document shortly.
According to the Department of...
Opposition Leader stands behind miners association …says criticisms against Govt were...
Government’s response to the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA)’s criticisms after the body called for a Commission of Inquiry into the death...
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Residents of Bartica on Friday witnessed another commitment delivered as President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali officially handed over three brand-new pieces of equipment to...
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President Ali unveils plan for national mining consortium to expand Guyanese ownership
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$1B road upgrade works to bring relief to LBI residents
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Govt advances vision for Orange Economy through landmark stakeholders consultation
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport successfully hosted the inaugural Orange Economy Stakeholders Consultation under the theme, “Orange Economy: Unlocking Guyana’s Cultural &...
High Court throws out APNU MP’s challenge to TSC appointments
The High Court today dismissed a challenge filed by A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Member of Parliament Terrence Campbell against the appointment of...
Guyana to participate in Toronto’s International Film Festival
Guyana will participate in the Toronto International film festival for the first time.
This was announced by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson,...
Govt targets 11,000 house lots for Reg. 3 by next year-end
Nearly 11,000 people in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) awaiting house lots will be allocated land by the end of next year, Vice President...
NDIA launches first-ever National Drainage, Irrigation Strategy
Guyana has launched its first-ever National Drainage and Irrigation Strategy, a landmark framework designed to modernise the country’s water management systems, strengthen climate resilience,...
Guyana, Peru ink pact to strengthen air connectivity, trade
In a move to advance bilateral aviation relations, Guyana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Peru to enhance air connectivity between the...
