Miners’ association withdrew proposal on mercury free mining, but Gov’t will move ahead –...
- The Chairman, Clinton Williams along with the Board of Directors of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) says he notes with...
GGMC workers on strike will not be paid – Official
By Tracey Khan - Drakes
– Employees of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) who are currently on strike following a row over...
Guyana engages UNDP to study impact of investment in mining
- The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has engaged the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and hosted...
Canadian Mining Company fails to pay its Guyanese workforce; employees fear exploited
By Kurt Campbell
– Sacre Coeur Minerals Ltd, a Canadian Mining company which holds 100% interest in approximately 978 square kilometers of mineral concessions...
Gov’t makes gold standard obligations compulsory
By Kurt Campbell
– The non – enforceable gold standards obligations which Guyana voluntarily adopted in 2010 are now compulsory and legally enforceable,...
GGDMA, President Ramotar worried about declining gold declaration
– The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has called for increased gold declarations, improved Guyana Gold Board performance and better monitoring...
New Unit launched to track illegal mining, deforestation
By Kurt Campbell
– Guyana’s first Geospatial Information Management Unit has been officially launched at an event on Thursday, April 10.
The expectation and aim...
Curbing illegal, irresponsible mining – Persaud restates Gov’t commitment
By Kurt Campbell
– Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud during his contribution to the ongoing budget debate on Friday, April 04 restated...
University of Texas seeks mining collaboration with Guyana
- The University of Texas is looking to include Guyanese students in their curriculum to have experiments done with other students from across...
Persaud advocates for support in eliminating mercury in mining at ECLAC Forum
– Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Robert Persaud has once again underscored the importance of the International Community in supporting countries...
Recent Articles
Guyanese wins prestigious Lambeth Cross for outstanding service
Sheran Harper, A.A., has been awarded the Cross of St Augustine for Services to the Anglican Communion, recognising her exceptional contributions over more than...
Brutus slapped with more charges, granted $1.4M bail
Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus has been slapped with additional criminal charges.
Brutus, a businessman named Corwin Nicholson and a Police Sergeant named Latoya...
Letter: ‘No’ to electronics and biometrics in 2025 Guyana elections
Dear Editor,
Just recently, Anil Nandlall, AG and Minister of Legal Affairs, succinctly and definitively commented that “They (the PNC especially), will do everything within...
GDF Coast Guard opens boat ramp with support from U.S. Southern Command
As part of the United States and Guyana’s strong ongoing military-to-military partnership, the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) formally inaugurated the opening of the boat...
Guyana has “big role” in creating new world order in Global South – PM...
Having already positioned itself as a voice for the Global South, India believes Guyana can play a key role in creating a new world...
$100M allocated to transform Linden’s riverfront
Eight contracts were signed early this morning for the waterfront development of Linden and Wismar.
A total of $100 million was allocated to transform the...
Citibank open to establishing office in Guyana
The Government of Guyana in 2023 commenced talks with US-headquartered Citibank and other international financial institutions.
On Thursday, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo noted that...
Jagdeo supports “severe penalties” for businesses that tamper with expiry dates on products
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday strongly condemned businesspersons who are involved in tampering with the expiry dates of products and then offering...
Starlink seeking licence to provide internet service in Guyana
Starlink is seeking a licence to provide internet service in Guyana, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has revealed.
Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated...
Joint Statement on State Visit of PM Narendra Modi to Guyana
JOINT STATEMENT
State Visit of the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
His Excellency...