Gold miners reject ‘idiotic proposal’ by Govt to accept below-market prices
In addition to removing a range of concessions afforded to the mining industry and increased taxation and regulation that will certainly kill the already...
DUBBED ‘THE ULTIMATE BETRAYAL’: GGDMA, Govt clash over planned removal of mining concessions
Government and the representative mining association of Guyana are at loggerheads over purported plans to rescind widespread concessions granted to the industry.
The concerns were...
Cabinet approves proposed reforms for Gold Board
Cabinet gave its approval for proposals to reform the Guyana Gold Board, Minister of State, Joseph Harmon announced yesterday. The proposals were presented by...
Gold likely to surpass production target
Gold declaration is 94 percent more than it was at this time last year and remains on track to surpass the 555,000 ounces projection...
”A DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN’ – Sunken dredge in Mazaruni River puts children,...
− residents call for authorities to take action
Residents of Upper Mazaruni are concerned that if a sunken dredge in the Mazaruni River is not...
Small miners begin receiving mining claims
More than 50 small miners have been allocated mining claims as government honours its commitment to provide lands for small scale miners in the...
Mohamed’s Enterprise copped Top Dealer award – during Mining Week opening and awards ceremony
President David Granger, last evening, attended the opening ceremony for Mining Week activities, a yearly event organised by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission...
Miner killed in accident at Omai
A man has been killed following a mining accident in Omai Gold Mine in Region Seven (Cuyuni/ Mazaruni on Tuesday, the Ministry of Natural...
Mining industry has to do more to regulate itself – Minister Trotman
The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) will review its management and organisational structure to deal with the many challenges it faces, Minister of...
Anti-gold smuggling laws need to be enforced – Allicock
Gold exports are one of the main sources of revenue that adds significantly to the Guyanese economy. The associated industries of the precious commodity...
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CJIAC reaffirms commitment to aviation security, respectful screening of all passengers
See the statement below from CJIA:
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation (CJIAC) remains fully committed to maintaining the highest standards of aviation security while...
40,000 residents to benefit from new Diamond Recreational Park
...park will boost community well-being, social interaction
The newly commissioned Diamond Recreational Park is expected to play a major role in enhancing the physical, mental,...
Billions in foreign capital available but businesses must be investment-ready – PSC Head tells...
Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) in Guyana, Gerald Gouveia Jr, is encouraging Guyanese businesses to prepare themselves so that they can tap...
President Ali hands over equipment to transform Bartica’s infrastructure
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...
“A growing private sector can only redound to a more prosperous country” – Finance...
Delivering the feature address during the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (GCCI’s) Breakfast Seminar on Friday at the Marriott Hotel, Georgetown, held under...
President Ali unveils plan for national mining consortium to expand Guyanese ownership
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday announced plans for creating a national mining consortium that would allow miners and ordinary Guyanese to collectively...
$1B road upgrade works to bring relief to LBI residents
Residents of the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Housing Development on the East Coast of Demerara can expect major improvements to their road network as...
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,...
