Mining industry a ‘colossal driving force’ behind Guyana’s economy – GGDMA
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) said it has noted with concern the recent published comments by Chairman of the Guyana Revenue...
$4B allocated for Hinterland Development – Agri. Station to be constructed on 4,000...
The Government has announced that it will be investing over $4 billion this year in support of the Plan of Action for Hinterland Development.
According...
Mahdia’s township status to be delayed
The move to clear the way for the hinterland community of Mahdia in Region Eight to become a town, before May 26, 2016 may be delayed...
Gov’t to “review and assess number of licensed gold dealers”
– In a bid to crack down on smuggling of gold and ensure that all produce is declared, the Government says it will...
Gold Board’s Bartica office to be re-opened for December
- The Guyana Gold Board’s (GGB) Bartica office, which was closed in 2014 under the former administration after allegations of gold tampering surfaced,...
Miners to face increased environmental bond
– The current low environmental bond for the gold mining sector bond is to be increased.
This was disclosed by Minister of Governance Raphael...
Mining concessions to be reviewed
- Government will soon be moving to review mining concessions as it seeks to ensure that mining interests are in conformity with the...
GGDMA to miners: “Get your act together”
By Jomo Paul
– President of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) Patrick Harding has confirmed that only nine out of ten...
Gov’t monitoring mountain fires in Region 9
– The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry says that it is currently conducting aerial monitoring of fires in the Kanuku Mountain Range –...
Labour violations found in Region 8 – Ministerial Task Force
– A team of representatives from the Ministerial Task Force on Trafficking in Persons (MTFTIP) visited the Mahdia community in Region 8, as...
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$100k cash grants: Better systems needed to address long lines at distribution centres –...
The Ministry of Finance this week commenced the distribution of the $100,000 cash grant to public servants, including teachers.
However, some centres encountered some level...
GPL now has 67MW of backup power; projects underway to improve infrastructure
The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc. now has sufficient power to maintain 67 megawatts in reserve, according to Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo.
The...
“I don’t want to rub their noses in the dust but this is a...
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MoH receives $9M boats to address healthcare needs of remote communities
This morning, at the Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard Wharf, the Ministry of Health received two specialised maternal health boats, funded by GAVI through...
Traffic Advisory for event at Kingston Seawall today
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An event is being held at the Kingston Seawall in proximity of the Bandstand and Esplanade today...
AmCham applauds historic approval of US$527M loan for Gte project
See full statement from the American Chamber of Commerce of Guyana (AmCham Guyana):
AmCham Guyana applauds the historic approval of a $527 million loan from...
SOCU withdraws application seeking to revoke Brutus’ bail
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Sophia labourer beaten to death
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Police are investigating the alleged murder of Ivor Thornhill, a 36-year-old Labourer of 'E' Field Sophia, who...
Chinese national shot as bandits storm Regent Street store on Boxing Day
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police are investigating an alleged 'Robbery under Arms' committed on Zhenz Sh Fa, a 50-year-old Chinese businessman...