Miner buried alive as pit caves in
A miner was on Thursday last buried alive after a mining pit caved in at Ominaik Village, Upper Mazaruni River.
The dead man has been...
Mining operation that resulted in child’s death was operating illegally- Police
The 11-year-old child who was killed in a mining pit cave-in on Thursday was reportedly working on a legitimate operation that was illegally being...
Punter crushed to death as pit caves in at Arakaka
A woman was killed on Tuesday after a mining pit caved in on her while punting for gold at Arakaka Backdam, North West District....
Guyana Goldfields production guidance down by 50%
...Net loss for the third quarter of 2018 amounted to US $2.2 million
The Guyana Goldfields Inc. reported a 50 per cent downward third...
Consultations in progress for design of mining policy
The team commissioned to develop a strategic ten-year national mining policy framework is expected to produce a draft document shortly.
According to the Department of...
Opposition Leader stands behind miners association …says criticisms against Govt were...
Government’s response to the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA)’s criticisms after the body called for a Commission of Inquiry into the death...
Diamond explosion: Apparatus to trap gas in the works as clean-up ongoing- GGMC
Two weeks after an underground gas pocket exploded at a residence in Diamond, East Bank Demerara, the intense cleaning-up exercise is still ongoing, while...
Guyana Goldfields transitioning from surface to underground mining
...company to expend over US$120 million in the process
The Guyana Goldfields Inc. is looking to expand its operations here by constructing the country’s first...
Govt releases ExxonMobil Contract
As promised, the Government today released the controversial contract and agreement which it signed with US-based oil giant ExxonMobil.
At the same time, Raphael Trotman,...
Govt hikes processing fee for gold declarations
All miners, including small and medium scale miners, will now have to pay a hiked processing fee of $2,500 per ounce of gold they...
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Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo
The evaluation criteria employed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for contractors should be revised to allow new companies to bid...
Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo
The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...
Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana
See full statement from Massy Motors:
Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...
Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica
Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.
Shawn Caesar,...
Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...
GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition
The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown.
Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...
Fire destroys sections of Linden Market
A fire of unknown origin last night erupted at the Linden Municipal Market in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), destroying several stalls.
The fire began at...
Fire Service to use statistical analysis to expand, better protect communities
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) will now be better equipped to respond to or analyse trends and areas for improvement in fire prevention and...
Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand – President Ali
Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International...
Rosehall Estate factory workers protest over nonpayment of end-of-crop bonus
Workers attached to GuySuCo’s Rosehall Estate this morning downed tools and took to the street in protest action over an apparent nonpayment of a...