Guyana exploring mining of other rare minerals
More attention will be placed on the mining of rare earth minerals, particularly lithium in the coming year, Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman...
Brazilian killed in Micobie mining accident
-Dredge was not authorised to operate by GGMC says MNR
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) says it has confirmed that a Brazilian man lost...
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...
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Hotels urged to increase procurement of goods, services from local suppliers
As the local tourism and hospitality sector grows, subject Minister Susan Rodrigues is calling on hotels to increase their procurement of goods and services...
PM Phillips calls for enhanced US-Caribbean collaboration in energy, security & disaster preparedness
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, has emphasised the need for Caribbean nations to diversify their energy resources and attract greater United States investments...
OMAI engages Linden Technical Institute on skills development for future mine workforce
Avalon Gold Exploration Inc. (Avalon) has been introduced to Linden Technical Institute (LTI) for discussions on future skills and workforce needs linked to the...
More than half of GDF’s fleet deployed in MV Barima response – COI hears
Half of the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) aviation fleet was deployed during operations following the distress alert involving the MV Barima, with six aircraft...
Guyana aims to become leading provider of specialised healthcare services in C’bean – Dr...
Guyana has officially opened the Bethune Round Table 2026, bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers and policymakers from 17 countries to explore ways to strengthen...
New buses boost school transportation for Upper East Bank, highway communities
Two new buses have been added to the Region Four Education Department’s transportation fleet to improve access to education for students living along the...
China Railway subcontractor fatally electrocuted at Sophia
See full statement from the Guyana Power and Light Inc.:
Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved...
Sod turned for $1.6B paddy drying and storage facility at Onderneeming
The Ministry of Agriculture today turned the sod for a $1.6 billion paddy drying and storage facility that will be constructed at Onderneeming, Region...
Opposition Leader & his employees get bail on unlawful gun & ammo possession, obstruction...
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and two of his workers, Mario Mohammed and Eugene Thorne, were today granted bail in the sum of $750,000 each...
Let us continue to support local production – Agri Minister
See full statement from Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, on the ocassion of World Food Day 2026:
On World Food Day 2026, Guyana joins the...
