GGMC to undertake 12 mineral mapping projects in 2017
The Geological Service Division of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) will be undertaking 12 projects across the country aimed at mapping Guyana’s...
Miners in Marudi told to get act together
Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman will appoint a facilitator to help guide discussions among Romanex Guyana Exploration, miners and residents in the South...
Eteringbang Airstrip abruptly closes for 3 months
...leaves passengers stranded, miners, operators in a quandary
Scores of persons were reportedly stranded, while miners and airline operators were left at their wits' end...
Land reclamation to be aggressively pursued – Trotman
Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman said he would petition the Ministry of Finance to set aside a greater portion of the gold royalties...
New unit to be set up with wardens to police Guyana’s extractive sector
Some 30 persons are to initially make up the corps of wardens to police the extractive sector.
Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman said the...
Mercury free project to advance sustainable mining practices
Conservation International Guyana, is leading a civil society gold mining initiative to shift towards mercury free practices by 2025. The project was launched on...
US company buys 320 acres local land for gold exploration
United States mining company Ensurge has completed the purchase of a 320 acre island property near the mouth of the Cuyuni River, in Region...
Miners urged to take precaution during rainy season
Acting Commissioner of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) Newell Dennison is urging miners to be extremely cautious during the rainy season.
Dennison told...
700,000 ounces of gold targeted for 2017
690,000 ounces of gold declared this year
Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman said, yesterday, that his ministry will be aiming for 700,000 ounces...
Broomes to miners: Gov’t is worthy of your contribution
...says $2B earmarked to map entire country for 40 known minerals
Minister within the Ministry of Natural Resources, Simona Broomes has described Budget 2017, during...
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National Assembly passes Guyana Development Bank Bill
The Guyana Development Bank Bill 2026 was passed in the National Assembly on Monday, making way for the establishment of a new financial institution...
Ransacked Angoy’s Avenue home goes up in flames
Both the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) have launch investigations after it was discovered that a two-storey house at...
Parliament approves $54.9B to advance Govt’s development projects
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, today successfully piloted Supplementary Financial Paper Number 1 of...
Govt tables Loan Agreements for major development projects across Guyana
The Government has concluded a series of financing agreements that together advance some of the country’s most important infrastructure and development priorities: a modern...
NRF balance amounted to just under US$4B as of May 2026 – Finance Minister...
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, today presented the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) Annual Report...
‘Do not allow MV Barima tragedy to become a source of division’ – Pres....
Despite protests from members of the opposition, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall on Monday afternoon delivered a message from the...
GOGEC confident that CoI will provide valuable recommendations to enhance maritime operations
See full statement from the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber:
The Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC) welcomes the Government of Guyana's decision...
CoI members inspire confidence that inquiry will be thorough, independent, credible – GCCI
See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry:
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) welcomes the Government's decision to establish...
Pres. Ali announces HEART Initiative to mobilise financial & other support for those affected...
See full statement from President Dr Irfaan Ali:
We are still in the shadow of that dark hour when the sea claimed the lives of...
PSC supports independent CoI into MV Barima tragedy
See full statement from the Private Sector Commission:
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) once again extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones...
